Could you date someone who doesn't read?
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Re: Could you date someone who doesn't read?
For me, I love reading, but it is a hobby. I have other hobbies that my husband does not have any interest in, and he has hobbies that I have no interest in. I love talking about what I read, so sometimes it can be very frustrating when he isn't interested. But that has just forced me to find other people to talk to about what I read and has also resulted in the formation of a book club, so it's actually been a positive thing.
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I think the biggest thing is that I was drawn to reading growing up because that was my escape. His hobbies and interests were his escape, and being more hands-on activities, he wasn't so much into books. I think it's just different perspectives on how you absorb information, that's all!
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just got me thinking about my dates from the past, and if I ever have before; can't think of anyone who didn't read; so that is probably a no!
yet I wouldn't make it a rule. I think if they had some other connection to either their own deep creativity, or if they were e.g. a podcast, TED talk kind of addict, I could work with that.
As someone said, I could only be with someone who had a thing that required lots of time of their own, that left me free to do my reading and writing without any demand that I give them that sacred time.
I could live without discussing books with a partner, as there are loads of other people , including here, that I can discuss books with.
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