Non-Otaku

I will never again make the mistake of dating someone who does not have some "nerdy" interest. I admit, it doesn't have to be manga or anime... It would be a huge bonus if it were... but as long as they can appreciate it and won't mind my interest in it, AND we share an interest in some other area, they would probably be a viable option. (MUST have played Zelda before.)

@doctor_vash thats me out thank god lol i can see where your comeing from though its a heck of alot harder im a big hadcore otaku (says the tattoo on my right arm) but im lucky ive found someone thats almost as bad as i am ^^

It would be nice to date someone who's also into anime, but that's not a requirement. It's more about finding someone who can accept my nerdy interests and not judge me for them.

i use to hide my nerdy side for the longest time. i have dated plenty of women who have never known for my hobbies. and only dated one girl who actually showed me even more when i was in japan. so yes, i can date a non-otaku. but its easier for me to slowly show my nerdy side.

I agree with Normandy on this, they don't have to like it as much as I do, all I demmand is for them to respect and tolerate my preferences whether they like it or not. It would be nice if we had this in common, but it's not a must.

All of past relationships I've had were with people who didn't necessarily care much for the whole anime/manga scene. However, like other people have mentioned, I just ask that they are open-minded about my interests and don't shut it down as something bad.

unfortunately i am of the mindset that if the person im with doesnt share some of my hobbies i wouldn't be able to be with them. Not that i have anything against normal people. But i couldn't stand being unable to be myself if that makes sense.