Would you be in a relationship with somebody that can't read? (kids, friends)

[Braunwyn]

I've read many books to a few of my ex-boy friends. I've read In watermelon sugar to several people, a group of friends once during a camping trip, and I know it so well that I can do the characters on point.

[StinaTado]

I would never EVER date someone who refused to read. I suffer from minor dyslexia so learning to read was tough, but I worked hard, overcame it and love to read. I consider learning to read one of the best things I ever learned in school. I couldn't date someone who thinks so little of one of my favorite hobbies.

I could be friends with but wouldn't want to date someone who couldn't read at all. I love discussing my favorite books and my BF is forever suggesting things to read and vice versa. I'd miss that part of the relationship too much.

[Childfree35]

When my friend's parent's married -- dad couldn't read. The mom taught him. The first word dear ole dad learned was mis mis mistress.

[TKramar]

Originally Posted by STT Resident

I don't see that the response you're referring to had anything to do with someone interrupting a reader. I'm sorry you use reading "to keep people out."

I said it is solitary, the other person disagreed. But I have never had anyone interrupt me to ask me about the book I'm reading. They just make the assumption that I'm a nerd, and don't want to talk.

[sun queen]

I think it would depend on the overall social skills of the person. I have an uncle who cannot read. He is functionally illiterate; yet, he has a successful business making more money than college educated people. He retired from job he worked over 40 years. If u met him u would not be able to tell he cannot read. He is an older gentlemen and has worked since his childhood. School was not an option. If I met a man who had really good character and high functioning socially and self sufficient, I would date him I think. I would be interested in helping him to read though.

[max's mama]

I would never EVER date someone who refused to read. I suffer from minor dyslexia so learning to read was tough, but I worked hard, overcame it and love to read

Here is the answer to my question that AllAboutEve didn't reply to.

Thanks!!!

[DrEarth]

A question: What if said person could not read English, but another language...or not your first language.

[Tzaphkiel]

Originally Posted by AllAboutEve

I think it is a little ignorant to imply that you have to be able to read to understand what is going on in the world, or to have anything meaningful to say.

If you over look someone because of something like the inability to read, you're the one missing out, not them.

i agree with eve here.

the reason i would rather be with someone who can't read, than with someone who is a snob, is that snobbery is a character flaw, defect, deficiency, that reveals a person's lack of integrity and shallow superficial way of doing life and judging others. Whereas not reading is not a character flaw at all.

in dating, in relationship, in life, it is far more important for me to be with someone based on their character and integrity, than their literacy.

[newonecoming]

Originally Posted by JSizzle225

Let's say they can't read, because they have a learning disability. It's not that they were lazy, it's that they never could...hence teaching them would be fruitless.






I don't think my brother can read.

Well I've got a learning disabilaty you don't want to know what it took me to learn to read. Well you mint so if you do PM me. But If the light buld is "on" why not?

[Houston3]

I know someone that does not read very well, but if you needed his services at 10 PM on a Saturday you all would be kissing his butt to rush over to your homes... Think about it before you put people down just because they can't or don't read.