Do girls dig guys who like poetry/reading a lot?

[JackKerouac77]

In my life, I have not encountered more than a handful of girls who liked to read a lot, especially poetry or more romantic/expressive forms of writing.

Do girls like poetry? I realize that it's not a subject studied very extensively in school and that most people don't take it upon themselves to look at it, but I freakin' love it. I also realize that there's a stigma against guys who like such things, including implied homosexuality/sensitive loser kind of guy.

I just love writing/reading in general, and it's so fun to be able to discuss stories/ideas with a female soul to gain that other perspective. I'm continually fascinated by the things girls find interesting vs. guys, especially in literature.

Yes

No

I'm a poet, too!

Might think he's gay/weird

[jeweliet]

Where have you been all my life? Yes, that's one of most attractive things to me, although I have not ever met a guy who has the slightest interest in poetry. The romantic forms of writing are my favourite, and I make a point to write everyday and read, obviously. I love literature and I collect my favourite pieces in a diary. My dream is to marry a guy who shares this interest with me and is willing to talk about poetry and stories for hours on end. So to answer your question, yes. Yes times a million.

[JackKerouac77]

Interesting. Just different interests for different folks I guess. Maybe it's just harder to find girls who like to read a lot because reading isn't particularly a public activity. Thanks for your response.

[jeweliet]

I believe that's true, because it's an interest that is close to the heart and isn't something people will be able to discover unless knowing you. And you're welcome!

[notgoodwithnames]

oooh it's very attractive! i just started loving reading books! i finished the hunger games two books in one week and i even find that it took me a long time to finish it and if i had no homework or school i would finish them both in four days. so it would be really nice to have a guy who reads so we can talk about literature. i also write poems and stories so it would be also nice to have my writings reviewed by a guy who writes as well and we can write our own poem

[JackKerouac77]

Writing can definitely be a wonderful shared experience. Thanks for your response.

[wölfin-fräulein]

"Might think he's gay/weird". what? all the greatest minds and poets were amongst men and they were always the most intelligent. all philosophers mostly had some poetry, even scientists. ever heard of Omar Khayyám? he was a Mathematician, but also a great poet. was Schiller gay? Nietzsche was also a poet.

writing good poetry is a sign of a highly intelligent mind.

[JackKerouac77]

All great advice and great writers to bring up. Throughout history a lot of men indulged in creative arts were segregated to bohemian circles (which tolerated homosexuality when the rest of society outright banned it), so I think that's where I got that stigma from. Obviously that is less and less the case as the days go on, but it still pervades in places. Thanks for the response.

[Bob5555]

Regardless of what any woman tells you here, in my experience, every time I've ever done something like this it was a sure fire way to get thrown straight into the friend zone. Yeah they might throw you a bone here and there but that's about it. Maybe I just suck at poetry. Either way, it hasn't brought me much success despite what the female population tends to say.

[JackKerouac77]

I feel you, hence why I'm asking. Met a lot of girls who claim to like this/"can't date a guy who doesn't read" and seem to end up with dudes who do neither and therefore go back on their original statements. Can't figure out if it's just people being people or society forcing people to go against their values for comfort. Springs forth a lot of poems in itself. Thanks for the response.

[Bob5555]

No problem man. On a side note I don't think it's society necessarily. I think it takes a long time for women (and men as well) to actually realize what they want AND need. Until they've had enough experience behind them, most women are typically just going to go for that mega alpha male personality. It's nature. Some never learn but most of them do after a while. Either way, none of what you are doing is bad in a female's eyes, but maintain a good balance. For every poem you write for a girl make sure you also punt a cute baby right in front of her :P Just a joke but hopefully you catch my drift ;)

[JackKerouac77]

I understand what you're saying completely. Solid advice. Your age range (assuming you didn't lie when you signed up for your profile) brings you closer to wisdom than myself. I guess it's just funny to watch biology play itself out when people don't even realize it. Every time I write a poem, I'm also going to distill gallon-jugs of bourbon whiskey and light fires with it, bringing down the bar tab with my BYOB mentality and upping my "cool" by at least 40 points. Thanks again.

[Bob5555]

That's the spirit!! Good luck!!

[Cyhhgg]

This is definitely true.

I don't fault people for going for what they want biologically. It's nature and you can't fight against it or your baser desires. Everytime you do, you end up unsatisfied. The best one can do is work in with nature, or go your own way.

The only time poetry ever worked for me was when I was on the rebound. Poetry seldom ever works to actually attract someone to you. Trust me. And if you actually do get a woman legit off writing, she'll be bored when she realizes that's your greatest (and only) strength.

[MixedTwit]

I think if a guy write you a cute poem then it's okay. That's adorable. But other than that it's not like gunna make u more attractive. Either they won't care or it will make them less interested. There are those certain girls who do love literature and would love that but that's not everyone

[JackKerouac77]

Understandable. It's like a girl who's not into sports coming to your football game or track meet. They may not be into it, but they'll support you for you because they like you. Thanks for your response.

[MixedTwit]

Yea if she likes u she will put up with your interests whether she likes them or not

[JackKerouac77]

Haha, true. While we'd rather that our partners didn't "put up" with our interests, I know what you mean.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, definitely... but honestly haven't met many guys like that. They're usually into sports, fitness, video games, cars, the outdoors, but reading and poetry? Maybe some here and there, but haven't met a guy seriously into it. That's great that you are. :)

[JackKerouac77]

Nothing wrong with being into those things, as I have noticed that as well, just wondering. Thanks for the response!

[citroen]

I love reading poetry, but enjoy it more if a guy writes me a meaningful poem, keep on writing i think if you are able to write good poetry, you have a gift, coz its not easy to write, good luck with it, you can write ma a poem if you have time

[JackKerouac77]

Interesting. I'll keep it up. Thanks for your response!

[DivaMonae]

Poetry... Hell yeah.

Rewording not so much... Well I'm indifferent about it.

I think guys that wrote poverty are so sensitive, mysterious, hot, poetic... The list could go on and on either way it's a major turn on for me

[JackKerouac77]

Interesting. I also like seeing the different musical forms that poetry gets involved in: everything from the obvious (rap) to folk, blues, rock, etc. Thanks for your response.

[DivaMonae]

Exactly! Lyrics of songs are so amazing you can really connect to them and I'm also open to all kinds of music. The lyrics to songs are just so passion ant and the rhythm/beat of it only makes it that much better.

And np glad to help =)

[scampyMe]

well i am quite sure of the fact even though if any particular woman is not much into reading romantic novels (though most of them are), they love it when a guy writes some sweet poetries for them! that makes them feel special and feel more'in love'!

[JackKerouac77]

Interesting. Have you ever had a poem written for you?

[scampyMe]

"Ironically": nop, not yet though! xP

[JackKerouac77]

One day soon,
Perhaps 'bout noon,
You'll awaken from your cloth cocoon,
To greet the sun,
Your special hun,
And whatever else you make that day.

[scampyMe]

some real sweet bunch of words!
my personal level just refuses to move beyond- cat mat sat bat! xP
u're sure a pro at it!;)

[AutumnBloom]

I read and write daily but when it comes to romance I prefer it to have elements of mystery or crime. It's just a preference I don't know many guys who enjoy to read or write so I'm glad you asked thank you.

[JackKerouac77]

Everyone has their own preferences. Interesting. People should try writing at least a sentence a day and see how it feels, in my opinion. Thanks for the response.

[ItsMeAndUKnowIt101]

I love it when a guy is a good writer especially. When they write really well it's a huge turn on, mainly because I read and write myself. And we have something in common, immediately it tells me that this guy is a lot like me.

[JackKerouac77]

Perhaps you'll find that special guy soon. Thanks for the response.

[Hannah591]

It's certainly unusual but it wouldn't be a turn off for me. I'd like it if a guy told me in his own way about a book he's reading/read. I'd find him intriguing and he'd look more intelligent to me.

[JackKerouac77]

It is unusual compared to other things, I agree. Glad to know you like to discuss those things. Thanks for your response.

[plain_table]

I love reading and writing. Men who read/write a lot are attractive. :)

I don't think that a guy who reads a lot is a loser. It's always a good thing to read/write. :) Don't worry about what people think. Do what you want to. :)

[JackKerouac77]

I'm not worried, just gauging some different view points :) Thanks for your response!

[plain_table]

That's fine then ^_^ You're welcome ^_^

[musicbrain5]

I do, for sure. I love reading. I mostly read novels - I haven't read much poetry since high school. A guy who likes to read is the kind of guy I'm attracted to.

[JackKerouac77]

Any reading is good reading in my book (trashy novels are probably just as bad as trashy television, but require paying no electricity bill). A poem or so a day is always nice. Thanks for the response!

[musicbrain5]

I try to avoid the trashy novels, lol. I like books that are engaging and make me think. Science fiction is my favourite.

[ArabianPwincess197]

Don't know about others but I highly find it attractive probably because I am a book maniac myself :D

[JackKerouac77]

The best kind of maniac! Thanks for your response.

[ArabianPwincess197]

Lol no problem

[ArabianPwincess197]

I skim read your question in detail but yeah poetry is awesome - a way of putting ur thoughts into words. I don't know about others but whenever i'm depressed I write poetry and it makes me happy -its a hobby too

[Stuff_and_stuff]

I love poetry. I just love reading. I'll read anything. I'd love to be with a guy who'd want to lay in bed one day and just read..

[JackKerouac77]

There's a reason why John Lennon and Yoko Ono had their famous "bed ins":

1) They were tired.
2) Doing anything in bed is more fun because it allows you to be lazy! Even taxes.

Thanks for your response.

[AnayaWilliams]

I love writing quotes it helps me express my feelings in words, a guy who likes to write quotes or read poetry makes me attractive to him

[JackKerouac77]

I have noticed that a lot of girls write inspirational quotes and put them around their bedroom or other areas they frequent. I don't personally do this, but I dig the idea. Nice to have inspirational reminders. Thanks for the response.

[AnayaWilliams]

I write quotes that inspire and love quotes as well, I write them in a book and keep them in a special place (: and your welcome anytime (:

[SnowHearth]

I love poetry, I helped a friend to write a small book (where also my daughter, nieces, sisters and mother collaborated), the name is Óþekkt Skrif (Unknown Writings).

[SnowHearth]

I don't appear as author, only my friend and my daughter and the family collective names (you'll see)

[JackKerouac77]

Crazy! A family poetry book. Thanks for the response.

[therebecca]

I find them very attractive. It goes to show that he has more character and I am a bit of a bookworm so it would be nice to have a guy that likes to read. Maybe we could read the same book at the same time or just read our own book.

[JackKerouac77]

I have always wanted to be in a relationship where we read the same book and discussed it afterward. Like a romantic book club or something, but just us. Sounds really gay from a guy's perspective, but I'd dig it. Would also give me motivation to finish a book I didn't like.

[almostgirl8]

I'm a writer and its my dream to meet a guy who plays guitar and writes poetry lol

[JackKerouac77]

Someday, all our dreams will come true. Thanks for the response.

[2SweetSue]

I would melt like ice-cream on a hot summer day if a guy read a sweet original poem.

[JackKerouac77]

So poetic! You'll get yours one day. Thanks for the response.

[PinkSnowConez]

Nothing "gay" about poetry. It's a wonderful hobby and form of self expression.

[JackKerouac77]

Cool! Thanks for the response.

[Anonymous]

I'm a avid reader! I enjoy writing! And absolutely adore poetry/spoken word!

It means the guy is passionate, creative and intuitive.

[JackKerouac77]

Perhaps we'll meet one day in the library of our hearts. Thanks for the response.

[Opinion Owner]

An* You're welcome.

Maybe just maybe... we will one day cross paths.
If it's destined to be we won't have to ask.
If we're not written in the stars... Love do not fret.
Because the girl you long for,
she's out there, you'll meet her soon I bet.

[douride2]

Doesn't do much of anything for me. I read a lot just not poetry.

[JackKerouac77]

Not a problem. As long as you're reading, no need to get too genre-specific. Thanks for your response.