Could you date someone who doesn't read?

[Parahiyo]

I guess I would because not everyone has the same interests. We will definitely find other things to talk about, I could even introduce them to reading

[Scarbaby]

I’d have to say no, for a few different reasons. I am by no means an avid reader but I do occasionally enjoy sitting down throughout the week for a nice fix of a chapter or two. If I’m not reading a book, then I am immersed in learning a new skill or educating myself on a topic — typically consisting of consuming information by way of reading segments of data or actively listening. If my husband did not read (which he does!), he would be actively consuming new information in other ways. I am attracted to people who are constantly learning, growing, and breaking out of their comfort zone and I’d have to say I believe that runs parallel to voluntary seeking new information throughout ones lifetime.

[Allycool]

In all reality book readers create this safe place between walls of pages. It is a complex thing to recognize and respect and if you were to date someone who didn't respect those boundaries, then it would completely be your choice. Personally reading is personal, and I like to keep it that way. I believe it would be fine to date someone who didn't like to read, of course if that meant they would respect my passion as I would respect theirs.

[Larz91]

Many of the men I've dated weren't big on reading for pleasure. It's probably why I'm still single. The most annoying thing men have said or could say to me is "I love that you like to read." First of all, I don't like to read. I don't even love to read, it is my entire life. Secondly, what do you do with all that non-reading free time?

[C3cilia]

Reading is a hobby and not everyone has the same hobbies.So if a get a person who doesn't read but we can work together well then i can date them.They just have to avoid complacency.

[Precious Naiti]

I am dating someone who doesn’t read. What bonded us at first though was his amazing book collection. I read most of the books and he just prefers to collect them. We are kind of a cute couple that way. Nothing is taken away from our relationship because he is not a reader. He isa gamer and i am not and we enjoy each other’s differences as we get enough personal space.

[Kirsty Knight]

I personally think that I could date someone who doesn't read, because each to their own, but they would have to fully understand how important books are to me, so if they don't get that then it's a definite no go!

[perekenighan]

I don't see why not...Opposites attract

[Stephanie Runyon]

Since he has isolated me- no transportation, no phone service, located on a rural area and he leaves for up to 18 hours a day....I read and write reviews. I suppose you could say I escape in books. I have tried to leave but more than once he has forcibly brought me back and I have pretty much given up on that. Some day I will escape so yes I date someone that doesn't read and that puts down what I have been doing. Biding my time. I will get away

[peacetracati]

Seeing how I am married to reader, honestly if anything were to happen to him I wouldn't date a non-reader.

[Mwatu]

Reading opens up one's mind to various possibilities and perspectives. I feel a partner who doesn't read would seem close-minded to me. As such I don't think I would date someone who doesn't read. There wouldn't be much stimulation for me to keep things interesting.

[Hiru1998+]

I don't think so. My boyfriend is a better bookworm than me. He was the one who introduced me to Harry Potter series as I was avoiding it for a long time. It will be really hard for me if my partner will not be encouraging me to read.

[Archaeoptery]

I would say no. I love to read and take care of my books is one of my concerns. With haven't someone who does not read, would drive up my worry about my books. Some of them are old and need special handing otherwise they will fall apart.

[samuel james]

I can date but not for marriage because i love reading and that could be our quarrel everyday at home.

[Nithilah Ayyappan]

I could date someone who doesn't read. I believe in appreciating everyone no matter what their likes and ambitions are, so if a guy I like doesn't read, I wouldn't hold that against him. But he should definitely approve of me reading, and if there is a dislike of reading coming from him I would not be comfortable in that relationship. So he doesn't need to read, but he should be okay with me reading (and occasionally ranting about my books)