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Would you marry someone who doesn't read?

I wouldn't. My private library is one of my few materialistic prides and building it is a joy. Having a partner who would add her own input is a must.

Plus it would be awkward if she didn't. I spend a great deal of time reading and I wouldn't want my hobby to alienate my love.

8 years ago by Konijn with 4 comments

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  • idlethreat
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    Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes...

    “We need to make books cool again. If you go home with somebody and they don't have books, don't fuck them.” ― John Waters

    To be honest, I really don't think I could be attracted to someone who didn't (or refused) to read. Sure, physical attributes are nice, but at the end of the day, personality (and with what words you happen to wallpaper your soul with), will always win.

    Contrast with Homo unius libri. The only thing more terrifying than someone who doesn't read would be someone who only reads one thing. Same answer, I think.

    • Konijn (edited 8 years ago)
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      I envy the Homo unius libri; there are times when I wish that I didn't feel the obligated to read anymore as a result of finding one book or set of books that resonate deeply with me. I have read books that I liked, but none felt like something that I'd want to re-read constantly.

      Unfortunately I've allowed philosophy to taint my mind, so now I'll never live the life of a simple man!

  • paperplainjane
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    I wouldn't either. Although there's no expectation on how often and what the content is. I wouldn't marry someone who used bad grammar in text messages either. Ability to write and communicate is more important to me.

  • pixelboot
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    I would. My boyfriend doesn't read often, but once in a while I'll find something I think he'd like and he usually is open to giving it a try.

    Reading isn't a massive hobby for me though, either, so maybe that has something to do with it. As long as my partner has an interest in something (literally anything) then that's good enough for me. Everyone has to have a "thing"!