Is it normal that i dislike all types of fiction?

You sound like a dull person that doesn't understand entertainment is supposed to entertain. It's not meant to change your life. Don't ask fiction to be something it's not.

Not all stories are predictable, though.

Oh but it is a outlet for our creativity and everything we think the world could be.

It may not be normal, but it doesn't mean anything's wrong with you. If you don't like fake things, it means you prefer the ugly truth instead of the beautiful lie. I have the exact same train of thought.

I personally LOVE fiction, but I understand what you mean. When I finish a good book I feel a bit sad because it's over, but I personally think it's worth it because the message of the book stays with me and it changes my view on things:)

Why don't you try reading stuff which doesn't have a happy ending, so then you can still get all of the advantages of reading fiction whilst being left appreciating your life? 1984's a good book for that sort of thing??

I love fiction, I read for enjoyment but there are also good fictional books which also make you think, they might not change your life as such but thought-provoking all the same

My best friend and I have long discussions about this. He refuses outright to read fiction. He said he tried it once and didn't like it. He always says that I think he is missing out (he's right - I do think that) but he will not read even one book I recommend. I feel like I've discovered the best meal in the world and I keep trying to share it with him, but he refuses to try. It's very frustrating.

You sound very much like him. He sees a book as something to improve himself and his knowledge. Me too, but I also see fiction in this way. Reading good fiction has shaped my worldview more than any teacher, more than my parents, more than my friends, more than anything. I'm not always right, but I do like the way I view the world and I feel content with myself.

I'd love to recommend you something life-changing, but I can only say what changed my life, not what will change yours.

I love psychology books too. It's okay. I love reading about heart based living and Buddhism psychology. Philosophy books too. I love it. But fiction books? Eh. I used to read 'em as a teen a LOT, but not since my late 20s. I'm just now thinking about getting books on fiction crime-drama. I love the who did it, but I do watch SOME tv, not a lot. I'm much more of a music person.

I like Law and Order SVU, and Parenthood and The Walking Dead on tv. Not much else, unless it is Jeopardy! Fiction is a trip into another world.

It's okay that you only like non-fiction. I've only read non-fiction books for about the past 10 years! I'd say half of those years were on reading about Autism and Aspergers Syndrome in adults. major special interest of mine. I did have one summer where I read 20 fiction novels in 3 months in 2000. I had to read that fast, the books were all wanting to be read by others since it was that Left Behind Series when I used to be a Christian.

Don't be afraid of who you are. If you are not afraid of you who are, others will not be afraid of you either!

I get your point. It does make you long for something more. Fantasy is so fun and exciting every single day and reality is boring and uneventful. Even the most intense thing they have is sex and music other things are just normal. We are just making up fun ways to fulfill our primal functions which are Eating, sleeping, sex, shelter. So we make TV, games, relationship sites, clubs, fancy beds and new ways to entertain ourselves in the free time. So we do not have a lot left.

normal i dont read it much either but i think im starting to

Yeah!

I used to be like this too.

Bible joke anyone?