Could you date someone who doesn't read?
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Re: Could you date someone who doesn't read?
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I'm very quiet so when my old psychology teacher wants to have a conversation, he simply brings up a book. He would ask me how was my weekend and I'll be like it was okay. Then he look at me and ask me 'what books did you read this weekend?' I'm gonna be talking for hours.
It does help that I'm very persuasive. I persuaded my brother to actually start reading and now he's actually coming to me for recommendations.
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Isn't it somewhat akin to saying, "I would never date a person who isn't in shape," or "Could you date someone with a disability?"
Again, not trying to be antagonistic.
I read one or two books a week. More than anything, I like that a book represents to others that I should be left alone. Sure, stories are great and I enjoy the actual books, but they are more of a meditation for me.
My wife will go on streaks where she'll read a book or two, but they are usually for self-betterment (although they are never self-help.) Otherwise, she finds more day to day satisfaction doing puzzles or talking to her friends.
This is perfect for me. I don't read a book to talk about it, and often I don't want to talk about it. I read them because I enjoy the act.
I know this is just one example, but my point is that relationships don't need to be built on common interests (these change and develop) but rather between compatible people.
Not a clue what makes people compatible, but I feel like when you actively cut people out of your dating pool because of an interest (or how they look, or anything like that) you limit yourself. And who knows, maybe the perfect person for you just doesn't seem like it at first.
Final thought. I am a goofy guy. In general, people didn't flock to me because of my charm and good looks (never understood why not though...) If people did use me for my great bod and winning smile, I might have been more inclined to cull the herd a bit.
Maybe that is all you are talking about.
If that is the case, I'll shut up now
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It kind of boggled his mind at first but I think he actually became proud of my great reading skills. After several years of being dragged to bookstores and my careful building of my library and our children's book library he got into it.
He reads very different books than I do, but enjoys it a lot. He often will bring his books on road trips and all that I read them aloud to him!
He prefers non fiction and reading about history, while I prefer fiction. I truly believe that everyone enjoys reading to some extent, they just have to have the books!!
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