Could you date someone who doesn't read?

[Olagboye Sam]

I will date yeah. I will try to convince her to read a book with me and then discuss the theme together but the first book will be about romantic book. I think that will work for her to start reading books.

[Helpme71]

Personally, I don't think I could manage it. I am an avid reader, and I often like to talk to my friends and family about various books I have read, as well as if I recommend that book to them or not, based on their reading interests. If I were in a relationship with someone that doesn't like to read, I wouldn't be able to have those conversations with them. I honestly think that it would make me start to read less, because it's not something that I have in common with that person.

[Jamasenu]

I'm married to a guy that reads seldom but doesn't mind my reading. Sometimes I've read to him and it was a pretty good conversation afterwards. We can be in the same room and he's watching television and I'm listening to an audiobook.

I don't think it matters if your mate reads or not. It's the chemistry, understanding and respect for the others personal space that matters.

[elinadsy]

I think it depends- my partner doesn't like reading, but he does like listening to audio books! (Alas, he usually listens to non fiction). I've dated a few people who didn't read at all though luckily our interests intersected elsewhere, and I've dated people who were heavily into reading, which was great for when I felt like something different!

[Jackie Holycross]

I married someone who very seldom reads a book - like maybe one a year. He is a teacher but reading is just not his thing. We have other interests we share and I have friends who fill the literary gap. It works.

[jvez]

I think it's okay even if he doesn't read. Of course I'll always prefer book lovers, but we can't always get what we want. Well, as long as he doesn't mind me reading and collecting books/ebooks that's fine. Besides, similar hobbies does not guarantee a successful relationship. It's how we accept each other, and the things each other likes or dislikes.

[6912dirtyfeet]

Yes I could date someone who does not read simply because they might have something I don't like to do and that would be what we do together but not togehter. While he does his thing I can read and neither one of us gets mad or bored.

[BethOLee]

I think is would be hard to date a non reader unless they could respect the selfish hobby of a reader. But I think it would be like respecting the excitement a sports fan when I do not share the excitement.

As readers, we would want to share the excitement or emotional response to a book but we could do that with other book lovers or on these forums

[KatrinaP]

For people who really love books, it is such a fundamental part of their character and life that I imagine it would be difficult to share their life with someone missing that particular trait. I lucked out with my own husband, he loves books as much as I do, and it is such a big part of our lives, I don't think I could ever have grown as close to someone who didn't share in the profound love and devotion I have to books.

[MiziS_1305]

I definitely can. As the very famous law says 'opposite attracts'.

[lmvartanian]

I'm not sure if I could date someone who doesn't read. Reading is often my "alone time" and it make me centered again. I don't need to read the same book as my significant other, but having that understanding of turning off the electronics and sound and being able to imagine and expand your mind is important to me. Sometimes, I don't understand what people do to de-stress if they don't read.

[asaltares]

Well. My wife doesn't read books. Frankly is not a big deal in my case. She respect my passions and complements me. I love talking to her about the books I read. She's a great listener.

[Rachele4769]

I have dated nonreaders before and its sort of lame. I love to read outloud to my guy and have his feedback on it.

[Chandler_Greg]

I could if they were still an intelligent, thoughtful person. There are other things to discuss than books. Neither of my own children are very interested in reading for pleasure, though I always hope that will change when they're done with formal schooling and aren't reading because the have to. Admittedly, it would be harder to bond with someone that showed no interest in literature.

[britburkett87]

Yes I defiantly can and currently am dating someone that doesn't really enjoy reading but he understands that when im reading its basically like I'm not even here any more but more like I'm in another place altogether. And i feel like as long as someone respects what you do then you should never abandon a chance at love.