Could you date someone who doesn't read?
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Actually, one of my best friends dislikes reading a lot. It's hard because we can never connect in that area, but there are other ways. But it's ok - I have a friend that absolutely loves reading so it's all good I guess.
Going back to the question - sorry for my ramblings - I think I would give the person a try - they may not be so bad - and perhaps I could convince them to read something, but if it gets in the way then no.
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New York Times link
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That article is interesting. I enjoyed all the anecdotes, especially the ones from famous authors.Erasmus_Folly wrote:I was going to post this as a new topic when I found this thread. For those interested, check out this link from today's "New York Times"
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Overall, I guess it shows that everyone is different. What's a deal-breaker for one person can be necessary or unimportant to another person.
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haha! Scott, i was just going to post this link!Scott Hughes wrote:That article is interesting. I enjoyed all the anecdotes, especially the ones from famous authors.Erasmus_Folly wrote:I was going to post this as a new topic when I found this thread. For those interested, check out this link from today's "New York Times"
New York Times link
Overall, I guess it shows that everyone is different. What's a deal-breaker for one person can be necessary or unimportant to another person.
The author was just on NPR about 10 minutes ago, i tuned in while i was doing the dishes in my apartment, and they had people calling in talking about relationships and how it relates to books. I thought it would be great to post here but i see that you already have =)
http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/03/f ... paris.html
That's the NPR link, they sometimes allow downloads of the broadcasts but it was just aired.. maybe it'll be up in a little bit. There are also some interesting comments from listeners/readers =)
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However, I do agree with whoever said that if the person they were dating sneered every time I read a book, I would take a VERY thick book and whack them upside the head with it!
A house without books is like a room without windows. ~Heinrich Mann
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We often don't read the same things though. I sometimes read her non fiction books and she sometimes says she wants to read some of the fiction books I read, but time is short with a baby and school work.
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Yes, the comments are interesting. One of the commenters says she checks her doctors book shelves and leaves if the doctor has more books about finances than medicine. That's an interesting way to use someone's books to make a decision about them.knightss wrote:haha! Scott, i was just going to post this link!
The author was just on NPR about 10 minutes ago, i tuned in while i was doing the dishes in my apartment, and they had people calling in talking about relationships and how it relates to books. I thought it would be great to post here but i see that you already have =)
http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/03/f ... paris.html
That's the NPR link, they sometimes allow downloads of the broadcasts but it was just aired.. maybe it'll be up in a little bit. There are also some interesting comments from listeners/readers =)
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i wouldn't be able to date a guy who was jealous of my time with a book, that's the difference i reckon
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I positively devour my local newspaper(The Oregonian), and read the N.Y. Times cover-to-cover @ my local Starbucks on a regular basis for the mere reason of wanting to READ!
I get it from MOM. If a library is having a book sale, she`ll come away with a stack of books the size of a Dagwood sandwich!
Mus`dash!