Could you date someone who doesn't read?

[Wind Wise]

Yeah, but the conversation would be horribly boring.

[tonya10057]

yes I could

[Smblomker]

I'd perfer if they read because if we have different interests then we can talk about the books we read. I've dated someone that hasn't read before and they understand that I love to read. Being that I consider books a great way to escape things in this world I think if your involved with another reader it make things more interesting.

[rachael_w]

Sure. I married a person who does not read. Over all this does not bother me, but I admit it would be wonderful if he enjoyed reading as much as I do.

[asach01]

If they couldn't read? No way. No self-respecting adult should be illiterate in today's (western) society.
If they could read, but rarely did? Fine. Everyone has different interests and hobbies, and as long as lack of reading doesn't go hand in hand with being a slave to tv or computer games, then that's their prerogative.

[Fran]

If they couldn't read? No way. No self-respecting adult should be illiterate in today's (western) society.
If they could read, but rarely did? Fine. Everyone has different interests and hobbies, and as long as lack of reading doesn't go hand in hand with being a slave to tv or computer games, then that's their prerogative.

I think that is quite an arrogant sweeping statement if I may say so. Not everyone gets a parent who reads bedtime stories, not everyone has the advantage of access to books or the example of reading & not everyone gets a teacher who encourages, takes time & makes the extra effort with a child who is falling behind. There are, unfortunately, many people who for whatever reason fall through the cracks in society and I don't think the attitude your comment displays is at all helpful in assisting them to make up for possible lost opportunities in early life.
Certainly in Ireland there is a superb organisation which tackles the issue of adult literacy with tremendous levels of success. The stories of some of the people they have assisted are quite revealing ... from adults who as children missed a lot of school perhaps through illness or family disruption to uninspiring and drownright lazy or incompetent teachers, and definitely being demeaned and told they are lazy or stupid is high on the list of reasons why as children they give up. The efforts them make as adults to tackle their litteracy issues is truly couragous and aweinspiring.

[brttn89]

I've always considered dating a guy who read to be a fantasy. I only meet a few who do read for pleasure, and they don't turn out to be the people that I have chemistry with. So to all of you who can't imagine any other way... I am jealous.

Amen!

[maynard]

Probably if the girl is too good in "other" areas!

[StephenKingman]

Probably if the girl is too good in "other" areas!

Hoovering is a plus

[Gannon]

I have been going out with my current girlfriend (we don't really date in Australia) for quite awhile now and we are both voracious readers but like different subject manners and genres. However we both respect each others views and normally have some great discussions about books that we have lent to each other. However I am sure that if I really loved someone and they did not read I don't think it would matter if we both loved each other completely. Remember opposites attract, and there is nothing more powerful on our planet than the power of love, it conquers everything before it.

[Bighuey]

My first two wives were avid readers, we liked a lot of each others books, but all my 3rd wife read was cookbooks. She had a collection you wouldnt believe and she was a fantastic cook. She even wrote one and her brother is going to have it published soon. I never really thought about it as having an effect on our relationship, we loved each other and thats all that matters.

[thebutterflyeffect]

I think the main issue is intellectual communication...I think it can be really hard if you are in a relationship with someone who can't fill u up and I think for readers dating a reader is somehow important...still, I guess it's not about whether s/he is a reader or not but rather how you two can connect on the intellectual level (for I guess it influences ur connection on the emotional one)..

[Starcat42]

I think finding a partner and starting a relationship is not always easy and a delicate matter. The more interests you have in common the better but you will hardly find someone who shares all your interests. I like reading above all but I am together with a partner who hardly reads but during the years we have found a common hobby that we like and do together and we discuss it for hours.
Despite my partner is not a bookworm we can have our profound discussions and even if my partner would read I doubt that we would enjoy the same sorts of books as I, for I am more the fantasy person and my partner is more the mathematical type.

[Norma J. Rose]

I think I would, but the conversation would be slightly bad.
And even my best friend is shirking. I always recommend her such fabolous books, she always says she's going to read it and, of course, she doesn't. Although I do always no matter what tell my girls about what I read in such astonished and excited way!
So I guess, I talk to myself about the books, and here with you, guys.

[jeabjeab77]

Mmm .. I think I can, as long as we still can share our discussion about some other things.
Anyway, it would like a dream come true if I could have the guy who loves to read
Tried so many book stores but never get one