Could you date someone who doesn't read?

[kate_nguyen]

My ex was a non-reader and my current boyfriend is one also. Personally, I don't recommend dating that kind of "people" but yeah, they have good personality so I adapt ))

[esthernn]

Ok with me, everyone has a right to choose on a hobby. A non-reader would not affect me negatively.

[GuiltyPleasures]

I think I would and I could. We can always discover common grounds other than reading that both of us would relate to at the same time. It doesn't matter if he doesn't read. As long as he's a good person who is loyal to me then maybe I can adapt.

[ROAM2020]

I can't because if the person doesn't read she will make mistakes all the time

[shelidizel]

NO!! we will not resonate in the same frequency. it will be so boring.

[JudyJo]

No, not only could I not date someone who couldn't read, I couldn't date someone who would not read. How can you possibly be a well-rounded person if you don't read? It boggles my imagination. Mainly because books have always been such a big part of my own life, I can't imagine an interesting person who doesn't read --something!

Now, the statement that I couldn't date someone who couldn't read might sound judgmental. But it actually happened with my second marriage. I knew his family, but he (and they) hid his lack of intellect very well. He had a good job, and everything seemed okay. It was only after we had been married a couple of months that I realized he had a problem with reading. And he had a big problem with ME reading too much. It was horrible. The longest 6 years of my life....but I digress.
You learn so much about the world through books, and using your imagination in a way that surpasses video.

[Ras Jose]

It will depend on someone's characters if they are good I can date even if he or she is not reading.

[Gods Monkey]

Date yes, marry no.

[JuliaKay]

I am married to someone who doesn't read (other than work memos), and it can be frustrating at times since I love it so much. We also encourage our kids to read, so I would feel better if my spouse read as well.

[Rosemary Wright]

I' ve never dated a man who doesn't read books because I attract my kind but I think I can date a man who doesn't read. I respect other people's decisions. I'll buy him books and make him see reasons why he should start reading.

[Cynthia 3]

Well reading for me is a way to escape reality, a form of relaxation, something that I can do at any moment and any where. As long as the person respects my time and leave me alone while I'm reading. There is nothing I hate more than someone asking me questions or attempting to hold a conversation when I am trying to read.

[Abigailrae]

I person who does not read, would not affect the relationship drastically. I find it hard to find the time to read anyway.

[Goaldiggergirl]

Honestly speaking i don't know. Yes i love reading books but when you fall in love they're changes. I can teach him to read or convince him to try reading some books. Or i can read for him.

[thelittlelibrary]

I'm currently dating someone who doesn't read but he understands that I love it and will spend my spare time reading. He encourages it and always asks about my books. He has even made an effort to read more and we are currently reading the Harry Potter series together.

[ReadReadRead]

I find that readers are usually a "certain type" of person. They're, generally speaking, more involved in the world around them and more invested in sharing their views on topics of interest.
I would need to date someone who has the qualities of a reader and as such, need to date a reader