Listen OP, I had never watched LOTR and I never planned on it because I thought it was dumb or nerdy. Then I met my boyfriend who insisted I watch all of them with him and turns out I was more addicted than he was haha! It was a douchey thing for your boyfriend to say but maybe try watching the movies so you don't feel left out. Who knows you may like them ;)

It sucks that he would say that to you, but I still would recommend reading the books and seeing the movies as they are really good forms of literature.

What an asshole

That's a fair question. LOTR is the best.

While agree couples can have separate interests, why don't you try and make an effort to enjoy something with him? If he is that Into them then why not try it? I despise Star Wars but my boyfriend loves them, I make the effort for him. Try and do the same OP, it won't kill you.

you should have answered why can't you be more like legolas?

I love how more people are scolding the OP for not liking Lord of the Rings than realising that her boyfriend's a bit of a bell-end. I like LOTR too but I don't consider it worth saying something incredibly hurtful to your significant other for. What the ****?

Dump him. He might cheat on you with your friend. He is already being an ass. If he won't treat you right now, then he won't later.

That should be "about which I know nothing." Remember, every time you use bad grammar, a dolphin kills a baby seal.

well, why can't you