Could you date someone who doesn't read?

[Asim001]

the decision to date someone who doesn't read would depend on the individual's priorities and what they seek in a relationship. It's important for individuals to communicate openly about their interests, values, and expectations when considering a potential partner.

[Solex2424]

Very interesting question to ask ,hmm I can , cos just because someone doesn't read does not mean they dislike reading .Many great men of our time did not necessary became great by what they have read some just think and that's all.

[Rowayda Van der Ross]

I'm must say I'm a compulsive reader and will read anything from a brochure to a 600 page biography (A Dream for Peace by Dr Ghoulem Berrah.) So when I'm checking out books from email recommendations and find books of 25 pages, I would laugh and scoff " that's probably just the introduction, who reads a book of 25 pages!?"
My hubby of 37yrs would shout, "that book's tailor made for me!"
He may not read but always asks me what am I reading, how's the book going, what's the characters up to and how's the ending?
So we do chat about it, he learns something new and I get a chance to reflect! A WIN WIN in my book!

[Marce Gray]

Absolutely. I am looking to date someone outside of myself. It doesn't matter whether they read. What matters is if I find them as interesting or more interesting than the book that I am reading. If they are less interesting, then I shouldn't be dating them.

[shopilinda]

yes , i have done it before not everyone finds happiness in books . when you date someone you do not try and turn them into yourself you love them because of who they are . look at it in a way that the two of you ( reader and non reader ) will be able to find new sides of yourselves by charring new experiences , as long as that person treats you right understands and respects that you may not be so outgoing or some times will prefer to stay in and read instead of going out then it is all good.

[Christopher Sublett]

I would not object to dating someone that does not read, as long as that person is open to improving towards that goal. Communication is just not only word of mouth talking, but an elaborate expression of ideas, thoughtful subject matters, and knowledge that can influence a couple's engagement of interaction which indicates why reading a book is so fundamental. I would need to meet a person that stimulates and intrigues my mind first rather than my body to be a good match.

[7033255157]

Not really everyone has its own expertise as long as she's smart I don't care about if reading is her hobby

[Precious Kamogelo]

It would be nice to date someone who is open to reading, but it's not a requirement.

[WildThings]

I have to say I have never thought about this before. I'm currently dating someone who doesn't read novels. I haven't had a problem as such, but sometimes it does get a bit frustrating when you want to have a full-fledged conversation on a particular book but you can't. For example, you'd want to express a few things about that book but, sadly, only the person who has read the book would understand what you're talking about.

[Adair McClain]

I've always loved reading, and my fiance does NOT. We get along just fine, although I tease him relentlessly about it. I told him he doesn't have to read, but he has to listen to me gush/vent about books I read, and has to reply with "uh huh" at least at appropriate times. He's a good man, and we have more than enough common ground elsewhere. And he buys me books. That has to count for something!

[Susann Heidy Castro Garnica]

I tried that and it didn't work out; I'm a middle aged woman and by now I'm used to the fact that most people do not read, at least not as much as I do, so I've converted one guy to a reading person, hehe; but the rest of my dating life remain as they were.

[Jacinth_Blessy]

Obviously it all depends on the perspective.
I love a person who doesn't read anything let alone books, but still he loves to know my reviews on the books and of course he buys me books every now and then. Probably it all fits perfectly this way because unlike poles attract each other.

[Ishq594]

I am married to someone who doesn't read. He told me a few days ago how he could not understand my excitement over random characters. For background, I was extremely excited by Jake in ‘The Shooting Stars’. But it's fine. I mean, he doesn't see my reading as absurd. And he keeps his mind creative in other ways that I probably can never do. So it works.

[Kibet Hillary]

This is so true. In any case, I guess there is always beauty in diversity and the fact that two people can have different hobbies and interests makes life more interesting.

[Geremew Dubale]

Once I tried it and changed his opinion not read