Could you date someone who doesn't read?

[bhart1988]

I am definitely the reader of the two. Working on my floor to ceiling library right now!

[Tatijana Peseta]

Turns out I am dating someone like that right now! He respects how much I read and actually loves it because he thinks I'm so smart lol . I'm okay with him not reading like me because I have a close friend who reads just as much as me, so I get to bounce off ideas, recommendations and other thoughts about my books with her.

[Paluk Pathania]

Hahaha ,I had have experiences with both the types, so here's my take on the same.
I think its totally fine for someone to belong to the category of a non-reader. Though we might not have much to talk about the same but I guess the world won't stop there for us.
But also on the other hand I think its quite charming if someone is in a habit of constant reading and going through other stuff often.

[Kanika Tandon]

I am married to one . It doesn't matter. I read enough for both of us.

[Ananya Srivastava]

Books make for great conversations though. Like to fill the awkward time periods, you ask what book they're reading right now, what it's about, and if you've read it already then that's 10 minutes of speaking ready. I would definitely date a person who doesn't read, but it would be annoying trying to find something to talk about.

[Bhaskar Rogha]

Haha. Actually, I've dated two people who didn't like to read too much (at different times). They read only what was in their syllabus. Sometimes, not even that.

I think that must be the case with at least half of the people.

I don't think dating non-readers is much of an issue.

I have to admit even I was not an avid reader back then. I used to read only 200-300 pages long books in one or two months. Maybe that's why I didn't find much difficulty.

[Nomvuyo Dlamini]

I only dated someone who reads once before, it was really great. Still have good memories of the entanglement to this day. It just felt like they understood me on a deeper level.

[Oluwatosin O 10]

I could. I believe reading is an habit that can be developed. There are lots of topics to discuss apart from books, though I may encourage my partner to develop a healthy reading habit.

[Natalie Qhineba]

Yes of course i would. I don't think that would affect our relationship

[Muralidharanpasupula]

mm i think i could but they'd have to understand that i enjoy reading and that i read in my spare time. there are more things that can be discussed than just books. this is kind of hypocritical though because most of the people i choose to associate with read books and are able to hold better conversations than "how was your day?" and "did you see such-and-such tv show last night".. intellectual conversations are much better than mindless dribble.

[Awuor Esther]

Of course yes. I respect how other people choose to live their lives. And there is also more life outside reading.

[T T 2]

Yes, I can. Doesn't really matter, to be honest. I feel if you date someone with different interests, you will get to experience new things, which is good. But again it matters from person to person.

[Primrose Mhlanga]

I just think that reading broadens a person's mind and imagination. I think most romantics can learn a thing or two from reading, I mean it's every bookworm girly girls to be treated just like the main character in a book, romantically.

[Kayla_Sanders]

I don't think I could date someone who willingly refuses to read or is against it. If they didn't have the time to read, that would be understandable. Anti-reading, however? That would be a deal-breaker for me.
So much knowledge can be gained simply from reading books, and knowledge is power.

[Suzer6440 xyz]

Of course!! I am married to a man who can’t stand the idea of sitting down with a good book. I do wonder however, how our relationship would change if we both had a love of reading like I do.