Love isu2026 reading the same book!

If you and that cute colleague share the same tastes in literature, you might end up sharing your lives, too!

Love isu2026 reading the same book!

If you and that cute colleague share the same tastes in literature, you might end up sharing your lives, too!

It's been long since they've said you are what you read. Now, we go a step ahead to tell you your love, too, lies in what you read. Simply put, that cutesy in the next bay, who strangely seems to pick up the very titles on your mind, could be the one for you. But, hold your horsesu00a0it is important to read between the lines. Here's help.

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If you and another have similar tastes when it comes to genres, authors or book titles, the two of you are most likely on a common mental wavelength. This translates into comparable choices in terms of expression of love, view of the world, dreams, fantasies, aspirations and perspectives on different things in life. This may not be true in all cases, because two people may have contrasting takes on every work they've come acrossu00a0but a good argument, too, can lead to a good affair. Exceptions apart, bonding over books makes sense only if common picks are repetitive. People have a habit of judging you by what's on your shelf, and the same stuff often establishes an intellectual connect that is essential for any relationship to flourish. It also speaks a lot about your sensibilities and priorities.

Many couples have bonding through books, and chick-lit author Smita Jain is one of them. "This guy and I met while hunting for the same book in the Delhi University library, and today, we are man and wife," she smiles, outlining the significance of such common interests. "It's a great point for your relationship to take off. That's how you get talking," she stresses.

Playing page sage

To put your literary inclinations to the task of love hounding isn't tough. Start by asking that hottie how he/she rates your favourite author, and lend him/her your prized possession if it doesn't ring a bell. Wait patiently for the response the vibe generated over a discussion about it will show you the way. Let an in-depth analysis of characters, situations, emotions and events guide you intuitively, as you intersperse the session with questions like "What'd you do if you were in his/her shoes?" or "Do you judge characters a lot when you read?" It will reveal stuff you could've otherwise never known. Avoid trashy bestsellers, please; everyone's reading them. It'll most probably do no good to scaling your compatibility.

Be honest

Reading tastes are as diverse as the brand of underwear one chooses to sport. You don't have to love Freud because she does, or dig Danielle Steel because the man you like can't live without her. Faking it doesn't work.
Be honest about your reading habits, and own up if you have none. Social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace have many applications that help you identify books that both you and a friend like, so flaunting that virtual stack on your profile might just do the trick.

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