To me it really is just a car. Sure I wouldn't want to push it off a cliff but I bought it to enjoy it and drive it
Properly maintain it and don't worry about minor cosmetic issues. Door dings and bumper damage doesn't stop me enjoying my car from the drivers seat. You have very little control over other drivers and people. Your car will spend a huge portion of its life unattended where anything can happen. Parking at the end of the lot is the only "OCD" thing I do but then I do that with any car.
Keep calm and
