Could you date someone who doesn't read?

[Annika porter]

I would say yes, provided they have something else that they are passionate about and want to talk about. If they let me talk about my books and still have intellectual discussions with me I wouldn’t mind much. I love reading and books, but I have additional things I’m passionate about as well. If we have some common interests but books aren’t one of them, that would be okay with me. Plus, sometimes I think that dating someone who doesn’t read much is still sometimes better than dating someone who does but finding out they like bad books haha.

[Preciosa Almeida]

I actually think I could do that, taking in consideration you said someone who doesn’t read, not someone who hates books. And no, it’s not the same thing. If he doesn’t read, that means that this is a habit that he still could develop. And even if he doesn’t, if he was able to understand that is something that I love to do, specially on my spare time and also be willing to hear me rant about stories that make me excited, I would be completely ok with that. People are different, we are not going to be exactly the same, but if we’re able to respect, endure and love those differences will be fine.

[Aisha Momoh 1]

Yes, I can date someone who doesn't read. I'll hope he learns how to read from me. Right now, a lot of people are addicted to social media and hardly read books.

[Jenita Cottrell]

I am currently with a man who never reads, unless its an instruction manual. We have been together for 15 years. Sometimes I tell him about the books I read, but for the most part, I don't. We still have plenty to talk about and do TONS of stuff together. He works on things he likes and I read books as an escape from our realities and responsibilities. Everyone needs an outlet, but as long as the other person listens, it makes no difference what it is. That's just how I feel about it anyway.

[Dora Oyana]

I think people who read view the world differently from those who don't. Im currently married to a man who doesn't like to read. I always have to explain why I'm 'overly' excited in an article.

[Danielle Leonardi]

I have, and in both instances it didn’t work out. Now I’m married to a man that reads mostly non-fiction. I think whether you’re a reader or not has a lot to do with the rest of your personality. I want to be with someone intellectual, interesting, open-minded, and down-to-earth. It may be circumstantial, but the non-readers I’ve met don’t seem to be all of the above. For that reason (besides the fact that I’m married) I would never date a non-reader again.

[Christopher Mundi]

couldn't control it as he moved from twenty feet away to fifteen to ten to three. The climax of this was when Harold and Lewey frantically tried to hide from the stranger, losing contact. Chapter two gives more depth to the narrative and presents the current situation of things in the lives of these old-time friends.

[greeneyedgirl27]

Yes my late husband didn't read much except maybe a newspaper. He always supported me reading. He bought me a kindle because he knew how much I loved to read. He always bought me books and audibles. He also would listen to me talk about what I was reading. I would complain about a character or cliffhanger ending and he would laugh and console me. So yes it can be done as long as your loved one supports your reading and loves how you read to relax and enjoy the experience.

[Joanna Perry]

I have friends who don't read often. They have other interests in common with me so we are able to maintain friendships. I could have a romantic relationship with someone who doesn't read books because I am sure we would have other interests in common.

[Rebecca Graf Kayne]

I married a non-reader, and it hasn't been a problem at all in our relationship. His idea of reading is listening to audiobooks while he falls asleep at night, which is usually about 5 minutes in. So he "reads" probably 2-3 books per year. I often read that many in a week.
I have a book club where I talk about books, and my sister in law is also an avid reader, so that's where I take my book discussions. My husband is also open to hearing interesting things in the books I read, so sometimes we'll discuss ideas that come up that way.

We have other things we enjoy together, and I don't think he needs to enjoy everything I do. I don't enjoy watching basketball or football with him- but it's a perfect time to snuggle up next to him with a book.

So maybe for some this is a deal breaker, but it's not for me.

[Catherine Sweet]

I love reading, but I have dated people who don't read. I dated one man who had never read a book in his life. I gave him the Adrian Mole book as an easy book to start with. He read that and enjoyed it, but then didn't read anything else!

[Benita Ogarekpe]

I could, as long as he doesn’t mind listening to me go on and on about the books that I read, because I’ll definitely want to talk about them, and he better be happy to listen. We can’t all have the same interests, so I would understand if he didn’t find reading as engaging as I do.
I don’t mind being the reader in the relationship as long as he’s happy to be the listener.

[Jodi Townsend]

My b/f doesn't read books, but he is constantly reading articles or watching documentaries, and I think that is the difference. Having ADHD, he doesn't have the capacity to sit and read a book, but he is constantly feeding his brain in some way, and I think that is the difference. If he was just mind-numbing himself, I would have an issue with that. He never watches TV. He'll watch a movie here and there, if it's something he really wants to see, or if I've drug him to the theater. But in 8 years together, and 10 years knowing him, I have never seen him sit in front of a TV just to watch it. He falls asleep every time he's subjected to it, lol. He has also grown up with people who read, and his daughter is a constant reader. So, he gets it.

[Christa Jolley]

For me, I could date someone who doesn't like reading but they have to be ok with me curling up with a book in my room for hours lol. I would be a little disappointed though because I love to read so much and I love the idea of curling up with a reading partner. They wouldn't be able to understand my passion for reading. I do think that's it's healthy to have separate hobbies in a relationship for a little bit of individuality. They'd have to listen to me go on about a book and pretend to be interested.