Could you date someone who doesn't read?

[Alice Fu]

I think it depends on how they feel about reading. If reading isn't their top priority, I can completely understand that. However, reading is an extremely big part of my life and its one of the things I care about the most. I am a fan of so many different stories around, and I have to be able to actively discuss things, or have them read something when I ask them to.

[Emmah Achieng 1]

Yes, I could because everyone has their interests in life.

[Joy116]

I could date someone who doesn't read but it's just that it puts a limit on the scope of conversation we could have.

[Sandeep Moses]

I don't think I can date someone who doesn't enjoy reading. It is an important aspect of my life. I will long to have a partner with whom I can share, discuss, and exchange books. Books are a huge part of me! I will need someone who respects books for sure!

[Superglace]

Yes. As long as they don't stop me from reading and doing other things that I want to do.

[Etini Willie]

Has anyone that does not read might not be a critical thinker. Reading expands a person's mind. Personally I can't date someone that doesn't find reading a hobby. I love people that think critically. And a person that reads is more likely to think critically

[Viking_Mama25]

I couldn't date anyone who didn't read personally. Reading to me, is something that opens the mind. I wouldn't care what genre of books said person would enjoy reading, but reading is a "must". If someone didn't read, even on a small scale, what in the world could they possibly be doing with their time? How could they discuss any sort of topic? Reading gains knowledge and knowledge is the plague of the human condition.

[Maria Tsarouche]

I think I would, if that person didn't refuse to listen to me talk about a book I read and liked. I mean that I sometimes tend to ramble for a while if I'm really passionate about something. So a person who absolutely hates books is a no-no for me. If that person just doesn't read a lot or not at all, but is willing to engage in conversation, I would certainly consider them.

[Cindakins]

I have been with the same guy going on 13 years and he does not read. I feel that if you both have your own hobbies it works. He is a big computer nerd and gamer. I do it sometimes with him, but honestly most of the time I read while he games. It just works out. I think if you find the one it just works. And after all the lovey dovey first stage stuff goes away you don't want to be doing the same stuff 24/7.

[DebiMabel]

As for me, I wouldn't mind dating someone who doesn't read. Reading is just one of my hobbies it's not one of the criteria for having a romantic partner. My partner can have other things that bring him joy part from reading. So Yes I can date someone who doesn't read

[Marsha JJ]

I think it depends on what other interests the person has. If they don't read, but they have other passions that are engaging, that is fine with me. However, I must say that when I read online dating profiles, I'm immediately curious to see what books that person is reading. If they are reading something that I read or am interested in, they seem to somehow become more attractive. Ha!

[Meenahhhh]

Could I date a person who doesn't read at all? Well it would be difficult. Reading is one of the ways we learn and I believe it unconscious refines the mind of the reader. So no, I don't think a person who doesn't enjoy reading would make a great match for me.

[Cece Maina]

I could date someone who does not read books because that's not what makes them. In short, you won't be interested in everything your significant other does and vice versa.

[Elijah0007]

I definitely would. It's not a prerequisite for me. They would also have things they're interested in, and so it all comes down to mutual respect.

[Lindzy Herbrand]

Reading is a hobby and a way to learn, but it is not the only way. My husband reads a occasionally, but not as much as I do. If I recommend a book to him I’m usually 10 books ahead of him hahaha.