Could you date someone who doesn't read?

[Sharon2056]

I wouldn't date someone who doesn't read. Reading is refreshing as much as makes our minds younger. If someone doesn't read and learn, they are aging emotionally despite their physical age.

[Nmalosky]

I am married to an awesome man who doesn’t read-for fun that is. But he encourages our son to read and listens (at least half intently)to me talk about whatever books I’m reading at the time or what I learned from the latest journal article I read.

[sepicatt]

No I could not, the same way I couldn't date someone who doesn't work out. I enjoy books, it's part of who I am, and while I don't need someone to read the same genre as I do, I do expect the person I am dating to read and appreciate books.

[rave_2]

Sorry, but I wouldn't. Reading is pretty important to me.

[MsHoney]

I did, and it didn't work out haha. Ironically his dad was an author, so I actually read more during that relationship than after it ended. Now I am happily married to someone who does indeed like to read too, although he doesn't read nearly as much as me.

[Abrink2]

I would date someone who doesn't read for fun. My current boyfriend isn't a huge reader. He reads on very rare occasion and it's working out well. We have very different tastes in books anyway, so it's not like we could read and discuss our favorites. He has expressed interest in a few books I've read and that's enough for me. As long as we have a little bit in common in the reading area I am fine with it.

[ayoomisope]

I don't think I can except the person is, by some weird chance, a very intellectual person. I'm glad though that my fiancee reads.

[GabbiV]

My first boyfriend wasn't a chronic reader like me, he preferred to lock himself away for a day or two for one long reading session. They were pretty rare, only happening two or three times during the relationship. This facet of the relationship was interesting to say the least.

[Zilelabelle]

I don't think I could date someone who doesn't read. So much of my life revloves around books and stories that I doubt we'd be able to find anything of substance to talk about!

[mamalui]

I would certainly date with someone who doesn't read because I believe there are so many other aspect of life that we can enjoy together apart from reading and I am sure when he sees me engrossed in a book he will understand and give me my space.

[Northernbird84]

Great question. My husband enjoys film and tv but also understands the pleasure of curling up with a good book. He doesn’t read often but when he does he enjoys it.

I couldn’t be with someone who sees books as boring or pointless. I’m immediately turned off those people.

[Samy Lax]

No. However, I would like to clarify that the following counts as "reading books" for me: Audiobooks, textbooks, the real-deal books, and ebooks as well

[DebD41192]

I am an avid reader, 3-4 books a week. My husband reads Bass Times, and that is about it. We have been married for 26 years, so yes, it is quite possible! I enjoy telling him about great storylines, or characters that have made me laugh, cry, or the ones I really hate, even though I know he will NEVER read the book. It works for us.

[DesireeRose]

My immediate response is “no way, ew!” But honestly, if the person was still smart and caring and possessed other attractive qualities, I probably would.

[FayJac]

I dated and MARRIED someone who doesn't like to read. He has no interest in what I am reading. We have been married almost 30 years. At first he reacted to my love of reading but he has gotten used to it and we have plenty to talk about without discussing what I am reading.