Could you date someone who doesn't read?

[DeborahCupples]

I did once. It didn't work well. He felt uncomfy with references that I made offhandedly that many people who do read would get.

[pentuppassion]

Hmm... you gave me something to think about here...

Well, I think I couldn’t date someone who doesn’t read at all. I mean, how is this person going to “get” how engrossed I would be when I’m reading something I couldn’t put down? S/he would never understand the pull of a good book. And I would be left there trying my hardest to explain and this person would never be interested. If we liked each other enough (before I found out s/he doesn’t read at all), s/he would probably try being interested, though I doubt s/he would ever be if they haven’t experienced it at least once.

But I think I could date someone who is willing to try it out...to start exploring reading. You’ll never know, we might actually find a deeper connection there somewhere, given the chance

[Barista]

I think I could provided the person would understand my passion for reading. I tend to forget about any other thing when I start reading.
Also, he has to be patient and smart enough to relate to the stories and characters when I explain to him or talk out loud.

[eddyokoth]

Yes I will because I know with time she will have intrest and join me

[Smmarie1988]

I’m married to a person who’s idea of reading is google news and that’s it. My husband prefers watching tv and video games. I can spend an entire day reading. I can get so into a book that I lose track of time and forget to eat. His lack of interest in books can be a challenge at times. I will be trying to read and he will bug me every 5 seconds to watch a YouTube video or watch a show. I could exist perfectly fine without a television. I wouldn’t miss it.

[Cheratomo]

None of the people I've dated in the past, including my current partner, regularly read books (although my current partner is trying to get into it). For him, it's mostly about a lack of the ability to force himself to sit down and read -- something that I think a lot of people "lack" nowadays, even though they can read Twitter with no problem! xD

Still, I don't think I need a partner to enjoy reading. What's more important is that they're interested in the world around us, which to me is what reading is actually about. They don't need to have read the book to engage with me in a discussion about the ideas it brings up. As long as they're willing to do that with me, we're good.

[SJSharks]

I married someone that doesn't read. I do wish he read more.

[StarsAtNight]

Yes, but only because they would have to understand and deal with my passion for reading XD We'd be good either way.

[EricaWilson]

I feel like dating someone who loves to read would be so much more fun. We would be able to recommend books to each other, and read together in little coffee shops!

[CatMomof7]

Well my father reads books like I do, about one a week or week and a half. My mother is not a reader other than a magazine here and there. They have been married, happily now for 62 years so it can work out. I however have had three serious relationships, two were marriages and they were not readers. I am divorced from both. Just saying they did not work out well for many reasons. The third was a reader of different genre than me, however, that did not work out for other reasons as well. So I believe with my experience I would only get serious with a reader or at least someone who could connect with me on this level of education because you have to have something to talk about when you get very old.

[sarap1]

My husband was never a reader. He just doesn't enjoy it. It works out fine for me because I can tell him all about my books and explain the plots and what makes me suspicious, angry, or sad and he enjoys hearing about it. It is a win win for me.

[smg703]

Possibly. While our (my) preferred method is books, the art of reading has made a come back and expanded in ways, I didnt see as possible, even when I wasnt indulging in it enough,when I would admit my love for reading, I would often hear back, "I dont read," like that is something they could never partake in, and I use to considered that person to be less interesting, mentally stimulating, ignorant,/less compatible. but the truth is they do read, emails, texts, social media, articles, memes, through audio.

[TheRedQueen22]

I have friends who are not really into books and we get along well, and I also have friends who are into books but we don’t have a great relationship.

I like to quote books to my friends whenever they seek help with their problems. And they also give me sound advice even if it’s not from books.

I think it’s all about the balance. No matter how few or many a person has read, it’s not going to be a full reflection of his personality.

[RicReviews]

Yes definitely. Just because the person does not read books, does not mean I have reason not to like her. She may have so many other plus points that I would love.

[fengaraki77]

sure why not? but i think we would have a 1000 less things to talk about.