Could you date someone who doesn't read?

[Lady Countryrose]

I did and married him. The problem was, he couldn't find a book the would hold his attention long enough to want to read. Until recently, he found Rick Riordan's Kane series. He read all three books within a month and he is looking for more. I never thought I would enjoy seeing him read.

[godreaujea]

My boyfriend hasn't read a book in approximately 8 years and doesn't care to change that. It does kind of bother me that we don't have something that is so important and fundamental to me in common, but I kind of look at it as a challenge to see if I can find a book he wants to read! So I tell him all about every book I read.

[thewaryouknow]

In a few words, not for long.

[BookWormMommy]

No, but my husband and I started off as friends with a love of the same books. We would trade and then talk about them. Avid reading, intelligence, and being interesting are all intertwined qualities for me.

[classicaltwist]

I'd have no problem dating someone who doesn't read, so long as they don't look down on reading. Not interesting in dating someone who thinks reading is something to be ashamed of. I do prefer guys who are at least intellectually curious, though.

[Katherine Smith]

I don't think that I could date someone who does not read because there would be an empty void in our conversations. Books transport you to different places and expand your knowledge about a particular subject.

[Rattusv]

Sure. Who knows they might just try to enjoy reading once they experience how much I love reading.

[ifeoma obike]

Yes, but the person has to understand that reading is my hobby and give me time and space for that. I can't stand somebody that gets irritated when I need a quiet time with my book.

[Bulabo]

I couldn't. It would be so boring, because although you can speak of other things, reading makes a person more interesting by far

[tnv456]

I think that I could, but they would have to be able to accept that I am going to talk to them about books that I'm currently reading, have read, or want to read. I think that as long as they're willing to listen to my rants and comfort me when I am suffering from a book hangover, then it would be find.
Although, I would prefer it if they were an avid reader. However, I know that book readers are becoming more and more rare these days, so I think of the enjoyment of reading as a bonus in men, not a necessity.

[AlexisFerguson]

I don't think I could. Usually, people that chose not to read demean it in some way, and I couldn't love someone that doesn't see the value in the things I love to do. I'd love to be able to talk about my favorite books, and what those books did for me, and recommend them to another.

I'd also like to know that they're striving to broaden their perspectives by reading.

[zerofire2905]

I can't. He should at least show some respect to books and knowledge, that's what I think.
I can't stand seeing a guy that only plays video game and sleeps everyday!

[Mickiee]

I did actually! 30years ago. It was a weird bone of contention because he didn't understand my "weird"obsession of dragging around these huge books everywhere and sitting for hours buried in the stories. And worst! The grieving at the end of a fantastic book! Ha!
But I can happily say, we have been married for 26 years, he has invested more money than he knows in books, e-readers, tablets and apps to make his wife happy! And best of all? He reads too now! ??

[Peterpanreads]

It's completely fine for me. I read because it's something I love to do, and I can't hold it against other people if they have somethings else they'd rather do than read.

[csimmons032]

Yes I could as long as they understand how much I like to read and like that about me. I don't expect anyone I date to have the exact same interests as me so long as they treat me well. My dad doesn't read that much, but my mom likes to read and it hasn't harmed their relationship in anyway.