Could you date someone who doesn't read?

[WndrWmn2016]

Not only could I date someone that doesn't read, I married him. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, but if he was a reader our conversations could be a ton more interesting

[Kaitlyn Singh]

My husband doesn't read books, no problem there. So yea...

[mhawki36]

Previously, I wanted to find an avid reader because I thought having such a strong similarity would lead to a better connection. However, my boyfriend actually hates reading and is quite honest about it, and I still love him just the same. I will be honest, at times it does frustrate me that he does not like to read, especially because it is not only my go to for entertainment, but for news as well. I do take it personally when he skims a fascinating article I have shared with him, or asks me to paraphrase. But what I must remind myself is that he does want to know the information. Sure he may ask me to tell him about it, but that does not mean that he's uninterested. I find intelligence, as well as the pursuit of it to be one of the most important characteristics of a person, especially in someone I would want to be romantic with. It was difficult coming to this conclusion given how significant being a reader is in my own life, but when the quest for knowledge is my purpose for reading, and he also has an interest in it as well, I must accept that there are other ways by which he may ward off ignorance in his own way.

[GemNR18]

There's something really wonderful about sharing a love of books with your partner. I am very emotionally attached to reading and so I feel that the only way my partner can truly understand me is if they have felt that themselves. Besides, reading together in bed is something all couples should do!

[MelissaNathan12]

I am married to a man who chooses not to read books. I have been an avid reader since I was young but his school burnt him out on literature as a hobby. However, this doesn't affect our relationship at all because he realizes how important of an outlet it is for me and my love for it just as I understand his hobbies are important to him.

[JenTaylor]

I don't think that not reading would be a deal breaker for me personally, because different people have different hobbies and that's fine, as long as they have some traits or interests that we do share.

[__amberdawn]

I'm married to a non reader. I always thought that I could NEVER be with someone that isn't obsessed with books like I am. It works though. She's still super smart, and can definitely hold her own in a discussion. She just isn't into literature, but she'll let me babble on for hours about my favorite books and authors. She buys me books constantly and is genuinely interested in what I have to say about them. Different interests aren't always a bad thing.

[JessieMarie84]

The person I married, now in the midst of a divorce, doesn't read. I can say he partially illiterate but that's by his and his family doing from when he was younger and never tested. One thing I made sure was done when our son's reading grades were falling behind in the 1st grade. I think the next person I'm with must have some likeness to reading. At least, understanding when I feel like reading over cleaning. lol! But then again, the person I have my eye on likes to read. Could be a win-win situation there.

[Kwoj03]

Growing up I chose books over movies. To this day I'm the same way. I can't sit still and watch a 30 minute tv show or an 90 minute movie, but I can sit for hours and read. I'm dating someone who is the opposite. A true film buff. He would always choose to watch a movie over reading a book. Recently I've gotten him to read a few books based on movies and tv shows he likes. It's a start! Now we can talk about books and movies together. We have different opinions, but we are taking interest in each others interests. More important is that he is reading

[Magickangel102]

Could I date someone that dosent read? Well I honestly can't say I've ever dated any one that reads like I do. My husband speaks of books he's read and asked me to download him this certain series he wanted but I've never actually seen him read. Where I'm reading or dealing with my book related dealings all day everyday. I don't mind and he don't mind.

[sammiadams3]

I am dating someone who doesn't read much and I do wish he did sometimes. I always wish we could discuss books together. I also wish he could understand my great love for reading. However, he enjoys watching me read and he still like to hear me talk about my books and how excited I get about a good one. And he makes me hor chocolate and food for whenever I am just relaxing and reading. I read while he watches football and it works out pretty well.

[MarkMueller]

I've dated women who don't read. It's fine, learning about other people's interests. But with someone who doesn't read, it's difficult to maintain a conversation about my interest books with someone who can't be bothered. Fortunately, my wife is just as much of a book worm as I am!

[aakanksha12345]

Legit.
I guess what's disappointing is that half the people don't dear! Mostly the blonde bimbos. I must say like them.... Till the time they don't open their mouths xD

[JoanneR]

I was married to someone who did not read. That is fine. He loved me and I loved him, so we had things that were separate about ourselves.

[Ccurren94]

Yes, I'm in a relationship with somebody who doesn't care for reading much now. He's just as intelligent as somebody who would he just doesn't find fun in books as much as he does the imagination world of video games.