But people do seem to think it can impede dating - no car, no real bed, no sofa, no own place, etc.
If you are a guy then having no car, no real bed, and no own place pretty much destroys your dating life.

For death and relatives, I think my family generally agrees that the best gift you can give your children is to get rid of most of your stuff before you go.
Really? How'd you all swing that kind of understanding?

I think the bigger relationship stumbling block is the frugality. People see you as cheap and uncaring if you don't give gifts. They also think it's hard to date frugally.
So true! If I could have all the money back I spent on 1st dates in the past couple years... I had a nice IRA! haha

My will specifically indicates to either donate or sell all my stuff.
Seriously?