Does your spouse/SO share your reading passion? - Page 2

Over · 10-23-2010, 06:27 AM

I'm completely alone in matters of books and reading. I've offered a book (which I know my GF would like) almost a year ago and she didn't reach half of it yet. But that's because she doesn't have any reading habits... One day she read almost 100 pages in a single sitting. The problem is that she stops and takes weeks to pick the book again and by then she forgot many things.

I always find it a little bit difficult to start reading a new book, so I can imagine what feels like pick up a book again, after weeks without reading. I've already told her to read as often as she can, even if it's only a couple pages at a time...

But whatever, I'll certainly won't insist. Or she might get ideas about using my Kindle

Ea · 10-26-2010, 05:57 AM

I prefer a partner who like to read, one with whom you can discuss books an literature, but I've rarely had the luck to have a BF/GF who did like to read. Currently, I'm that lucky situation and I enjoy very much to be able to share my interest. Even if I actually don't read much at the moment, books and reading is still an important part of who I am.

Seanette · 10-26-2010, 08:36 AM

My DH will read for enjoyment, but only when he has enough time to finish the book in one shot (he really hates setting a book down in the middle for longer than a bathroom run or kitchen run. Dunno if it's a autism-spectrum thing or not). He does spend a lot of time on Web forums, Wikipedia, etc.

I usually have two or more p-books in progress (only one is rare), and at least one e-book (usually during wait times, when traveling if I'm not driving, and such).

beppe · 10-26-2010, 03:36 PM

My situation could not be better, from this point of view. Not only my partner enjoys reading, but also loves to engage in pleasant, enlightening and challenging discussions. To me it is a renowned source of joy to admire the depth of her culture, and the finesse of her opinions. The wide difference of age between us leads me constantly to revise my ingrained opinions and prejudices. I find this absolutely divine. Yes, divine. The reverse side of the coin is that time is scarce. But I think it is much better to have many things to share and little time for it than the contrary.

italianReader · 10-26-2010, 04:48 PM

My gf has never read a book in her own life. No joke.

I lent her a book two years ago and she hasn't finished it yet. I don't even think she will...

mrscoach · 10-26-2010, 05:13 PM

My husband doesn't read for pleasure. He will read a forum or two online, but not much else. I, too, read more last week than he has in the last decade. Heck, in the entire 22 years of marriage, I would say.

Latinandgreek · 10-26-2010, 05:31 PM

My husband NEVER used to read for pleasure, but slowly (and believe me, this took years of watching me gulp down books) he has begun to find pleasure in reading, and while he doesn't read as much as I do, I believe that he has come to enjoy reading as much as I do. He is inheriting my PRS-505 when I upgrade it this year (as good a reason to upgrade as any).

kindlekitten · 10-26-2010, 08:03 PM

I don't think I could be in a serious relationship with a non-reader. I need someone who understands when the overwhelming need to slip off with a book is almost more important than anything else

ShortNCuddlyAm · 10-26-2010, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I don't think I could be in a serious relationship with a non-reader. I need someone who understands when the overwhelming need to slip off with a book is almost more important than anything else

The only times I've regretted (but at all seriously) that the yeti is an avid reader too is when we've both wanted to read the same new book at the same time!

kindlekitten · 10-27-2010, 01:25 AM

yeah that can seriously be a problem! but not with e-readers! ;o)

recluse · 10-27-2010, 02:15 AM

Or just drop the "Significant Other" nonsense.
In the long run, you're better off.

lene1949 · 10-27-2010, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by recluse

Or just drop the "Significant Other" nonsense.
In the long run, you're better off.

I have been on my own for the last 10 years, except for my animals...

So... you probably need another category... 'What significant other?'

recluse · 10-27-2010, 04:12 AM

Or a new thread: "Do Your Pets Interfere With Your Reading?"

SameOldStory · 10-27-2010, 08:01 PM

CATS! Yes.

Even thousands of years ago some cat in Egypt was laying on someone’s papyrus scroll!

poohbear_nc · 10-27-2010, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SameOldStory

CATS! Yes.

Even thousands of years ago some cat in Egypt was laying on someone’s papyrus scroll!

and shredding it!

View Poll Results: ¿Does your spouse/significant other read for leisure with the same passion as you?
Yes, my spouse/SO is a heavy reader like me, or reads even more than me	19	27.14%
My spouse/SO doesn't read as much as I do, but s/he reads for leisure from time to time	27	38.57%
My spouse/SO doesn't read for leisure at all.	24	34.29%
Voters: 70. You may not vote on this poll

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10-23-2010, 06:27 AM	#16
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	I'm completely alone in matters of books and reading. I've offered a book (which I know my GF would like) almost a year ago and she didn't reach half of it yet. But that's because she doesn't have any reading habits... One day she read almost 100 pages in a single sitting. The problem is that she stops and takes weeks to pick the book again and by then she forgot many things. I always find it a little bit difficult to start reading a new book, so I can imagine what feels like pick up a book again, after weeks without reading. I've already told her to read as often as she can, even if it's only a couple pages at a time... But whatever, I'll certainly won't insist. Or she might get ideas about using my Kindle

10-26-2010, 05:57 AM	#17
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	I prefer a partner who like to read, one with whom you can discuss books an literature, but I've rarely had the luck to have a BF/GF who did like to read. Currently, I'm that lucky situation and I enjoy very much to be able to share my interest. Even if I actually don't read much at the moment, books and reading is still an important part of who I am.

10-26-2010, 08:36 AM	#18
Seanette Addict Posts: 254 Karma: 834 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Device: Samsung Galaxy s3 (Android 4.4.2), iPad 2, Win10 laptop	My DH will read for enjoyment, but only when he has enough time to finish the book in one shot (he really hates setting a book down in the middle for longer than a bathroom run or kitchen run. Dunno if it's a autism-spectrum thing or not). He does spend a lot of time on Web forums, Wikipedia, etc. I usually have two or more p-books in progress (only one is rare), and at least one e-book (usually during wait times, when traveling if I'm not driving, and such).

10-26-2010, 03:36 PM	#19
beppe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,161 Karma: 81026524 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Italy Device: Kindle3, Ipod4, IPad2	My situation could not be better, from this point of view. Not only my partner enjoys reading, but also loves to engage in pleasant, enlightening and challenging discussions. To me it is a renowned source of joy to admire the depth of her culture, and the finesse of her opinions. The wide difference of age between us leads me constantly to revise my ingrained opinions and prejudices. I find this absolutely divine. Yes, divine. The reverse side of the coin is that time is scarce. But I think it is much better to have many things to share and little time for it than the contrary.

10-26-2010, 04:48 PM	#20
italianReader Connoisseur Posts: 74 Karma: 340 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: onyx boox 60	My gf has never read a book in her own life. No joke. I lent her a book two years ago and she hasn't finished it yet. I don't even think she will...

10-26-2010, 05:13 PM	#21
mrscoach Guru Posts: 767 Karma: 4837659 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Angelo Texas Device: Samsung Galaxy tab	My husband doesn't read for pleasure. He will read a forum or two online, but not much else. I, too, read more last week than he has in the last decade. Heck, in the entire 22 years of marriage, I would say.

10-26-2010, 05:31 PM	#22
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	My husband NEVER used to read for pleasure, but slowly (and believe me, this took years of watching me gulp down books) he has begun to find pleasure in reading, and while he doesn't read as much as I do, I believe that he has come to enjoy reading as much as I do. He is inheriting my PRS-505 when I upgrade it this year (as good a reason to upgrade as any).

10-26-2010, 08:03 PM	#23
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	I don't think I could be in a serious relationship with a non-reader. I need someone who understands when the overwhelming need to slip off with a book is almost more important than anything else

10-27-2010, 01:25 AM	#25
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	yeah that can seriously be a problem! but not with e-readers! ;o)

10-27-2010, 02:15 AM	#26
recluse Banned Posts: 3,724 Karma: 535488 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: the Mortuary Device: Kindle 2	Or just drop the "Significant Other" nonsense. In the long run, you're better off.

10-27-2010, 04:12 AM	#28
recluse Banned Posts: 3,724 Karma: 535488 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: the Mortuary Device: Kindle 2	Or a new thread: "Do Your Pets Interfere With Your Reading?"

10-27-2010, 08:01 PM	#29
SameOldStory My True Self Posts: 3,126 Karma: 66242098 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Trantor, Galactic Center Device: Galaxy Tab 2 7.0	CATS! Yes. Even thousands of years ago some cat in Egypt was laying on someone’s papyrus scroll!