Could you date someone who doesn't read?

[krystlekouture]

very interesting topic! I'd say yes as we don't have to share all interests just some

[Lindelle]

I'm married to a man who doesn't read. He comes to bed just when I'm in the best part of the chapter and wants to talk!
Or he'll say 'how's the book'? and I have to stop and take in what he's saying - though mostly i ignore him. But i guess it's like me not enjoying sports like he does.
The answer to your question would have to be yes, we all need our own hobbies and passions.

[Fran]

I'm married to a man who doesn't read. He comes to bed just when I'm in the best part of the chapter and wants to talk!
Or he'll say 'how's the book'? and I have to stop and take in what he's saying - though mostly i ignore him. But i guess it's like me not enjoying sports like he does.
The answer to your question would have to be yes, we all need our own hobbies and passions.

Secret of a happy marriage

[literarylover+1]

roflmbo!! I guess I need to remain alone. If I am deep into a book, it takes awhile for me to "come out of it" and answer someone after I finally figure out what they said!!=P I try not to be grouchy because I was interrupted!! lol

[Neigh Sayer]

Yeah. As long as we shared other interests, it wouldn't be a problem. On the other hand, if I meet a girl who DOES read, she usually gets my interest.

[LoniJo]

Oh yes. My huband has never been an avid reader. After I got my Kindle for Christmas, he wanted one. He still doesn't read much and what he does read is non-fiction, reference type books.....guns and ammo, carving, machinery. No way can I discuss that with him. He thinks i'm a little sicko to like the books I like and refuse to read them. But guess what.....We still talk and have great conversations regardless of the differences in what we do in our spare time, maybe even because of it

[cmccalla]

I do date someone who doesn't read and it doesn't bother me at all. He likes to watch programs on tv that involve finances and investing and I read. It all works out

[anneboyko]

I dont think it really matters much as long as they enjoy some of the same things as you and you get along. I dont see any problem if they do or dont like books. If i love them I love them, who am i to judge right.

[ladypimpernel]

Lindelle wrote:
I'm married to a man who doesn't read. He comes to bed just when I'm in the best part of the chapter and wants to talk!
Or he'll say 'how's the book'? and I have to stop and take in what he's saying - though mostly i ignore him. But i guess it's like me not enjoying sports like he does.
The answer to your question would have to be yes, we all need our own hobbies and passions.

Hey I have been married to Captain Corsair for 23 years, he only reads airplane magazines, not only do I read but I write as well all the time. It took us about 20years to learn the fine art of give and take in the hobby department and learn to understand that we are all different.

[bluefoxicy]

Could you date someone who doesn't read?

What? I don't understand the question.

I could never get emotionally close to a person

This I understand. I've never dated.

[vanillacake]

I don't mind if they read or don't read. That's their personal choice. Just as long as he doesn't see me reading and think that's a grand time to start a conversation because I'm "doing nothing". Then I will be peeved.

[bookw0rm]

I have dated someone who doesn't read - I recommend incredible books to him, and he's just read a few pages and then, MEH. I honestly couldn't understand it, and it was a bummer but I loved him anyway

[through the wormhole]

I am MARRIED to one. But he's an engineer, so we both have our own cross to bear

[Gretch84]

I think I could, but he would have to understand that reading is an outlet and an essential part of my life. That being said, I've yet to have a serious relationship with someone who didn't read at all.

[Tamispeare]

No, I love talking about books and intellectual issues, so I can't imagine my self dating someone who doesn't read.