Could you date someone who doesn't read?

[MsChisholm]

I love to read, however I have been married to my husband for 20 years and I cannot remember a time when he has read a book.

[jennj]

I think I could, however, I have never had to find out!

[Amber the bookworm]

I'm an avid reader. While my husband does enjoy reading books on certain subjects, he is no where addicted to reading like myself. Although I wouldn't mind having him be into the same books and reading as much as me, he has his things he likes to do and I have mine. We are able to spend time alone doing our own things and come together and enjoy other activities together.

[tnrose84]

Ive been a big reader since I was about 4 years old and my husband had never read a book other than what they force you to read in school. Once we realized non-fiction was the key for him, the books started rolling out of him in full force. Now he actually really enjoys it.

[aclark02]

I could, but it'd be much more difficult than dating someone who does. They'd definitely have to understand and respect when I go off on tangents about the books I've been reading haha.

[tiffanynettles]

I could not imagine trying to date a guy who doesn't like to read. Reading is one of my biggest passions and not being able to share that with the person I was dating would seem ridiculous. Thankfully, I manages to marry a man who is also an avid reader.

[janao86]

Yes, its not a deal breaker for me if my significant other doesn't read. It is a hobby for me, that I enjoy doing on my downtime when I am not spending time with him. Reading for me is a stress reliever for me

[OnCloudCassie]

Personally, I wouldn't..

[GoT4ever]

I believe that I could, as long as they are a thinker and dreamer like I am. Dating someone that lacks imagination is never a good look.

[heathersusanne]

My knee-jerk reaction is hell no. Then I realized by SO doesn't read books. Whoops. To be honest, I haven't thought about it before, and it doesn't bother me now. I think what's important is he doesn't stop me from reading, and he doesn't hold it against me if I'm stuck in a series of books for weeks on end (thanks Outlander).

[sabrinah20]

I have been a reader for as long as i can remember, as far back as kindergarten. When I first met my boyfriend he didn't have an interest in reading but as we kept going to the bookstores looking for the books I wanted he started to show interest. I helped him figure out what he would like to know more about in this world and now he hates all the time he has lost by not picking up a book.

[Aaliyahlove]

Yes, I can date someone that doesn't read. My longtime boyfriend reads but nowhere near as often as me. I wonder want the conversations would be like if I was with someone who has the love of books as I do.

[BooksRunique]

Maybe but if they hate and despise books then no I can't be with them

[Tdekar729]

My husband currently falls under this umbrella and I must admit that most of the time it does not bother me. Any person that I meet though that does not like to read I feel bad for because I feel like they are missing out on so much. My sister never reads either and it breaks my heart.

[Jamie fred84]

Yes, I don't see a problem with it at all for me. My husband reads, but nowhere near as much as I do. It takes him a month to read a book when I will read half a dozen or more in that time. However we don't read the same things, so there is never any discussion about what we are reading. He could totally care less about my romance and fantasy. And I really do not care for his stories with cheesy jokes