It would seem that a single guy or gal who likes to read has a distinct advantage as many people think it's an attractive quality. Two thirds of daters who are also passionate readers admit that they would like to meet someone who reads a lot according to Elite Singles.

Relationships on Female First

Relationships on Female First

Reading is firmly placed in the top ten most attractive hobby list, making it to number seven! Furthermore, when going to a date's house for the first time, a bursting bookshelf can be quite the boost. This link between books and attraction could means that reading is -well- sexy. If this is your hobby already, then you are well on your way, but if it's not it might be time to place an order on Amazon or pop into your local bookshop.

For single men and women it's not as simple as all that.

Men like women who embrace their sensuous side

Men sit up and pay attention if they learn their date likes to embrace erotic reading. For one in five men, there is no sexier bookworm than a woman who reads erotica, placing this streets ahead of thrillers and biographies which they might like to read themselves.

Women don't like men of mystery

Women are not as impressed by men like to read this genre unfortunately- with only 6% who find it appealing.

Women fancy men who read thrillers and biographies and care more for books that stimulate the mind rather than the genitals in their prospective partner.

Like attracts like

Although a genre can influence a single man or woman, it's not the subject but the act that's ultimately sexy.

According to EliteSingles psychologist Salama Marine, there are many reasons why singles love those who love books but, mostly, it's because ''people look for those who have interesting hobbies - and reading is one of them. Why? Because a great book leads.'' She adds ' 'also, your taste in books can highlight aspects of your personality: are you curious, romantic, dreamy? By sharing your tastes you can show and share your inner world.''

Salama says that the popularity of books among Brits shows that ' 'reading is an easy passion to share with [your] partner'' - which makes it the kind of common ground that cements a great relationship!


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