Girlfriend/boyfriend tatoos

[Xil]

No, no, no, no, no.

What if the person dies? You'd have a daily reminder of someone who died, even if it never went past boyfriend/girlfriend.

I'd never.

It's less of a daily reminder are more of something symbolic. Just because someone dies, doesn't mean the connection and relationship you had with them just dissappears. We have memories dude, and tattoos are a good way of never forgetting them.

[Uncle Xyzzy]

No, no, no, no, no.

What if the person dies? You'd have a daily reminder of someone who died, even if it never went past boyfriend/girlfriend.

I'd never.

If they meant enough to you to get it tattooed on you for life, surely they'd mean even more in death?

If someone meant that much to me, I wouldn't need a tattoo to say it...

You don't see people who've been married for several years getting their names tattooed on each other, because they'll have those memories either way.

Slightly funny anecdote: Once, a friend of my sister mentioned my sister's name to some guy who was completely drunk.

And now my sister's name is on that guy's butt.

And she's married. And was when this happened.

[Nessa]

No, no, no, no, no.

What if the person dies? You'd have a daily reminder of someone who died, even if it never went past boyfriend/girlfriend.

I'd never.

Tribute/Memorial tattoos can also be part of a healing process, there was a woman who came on the show Miami Ink, she brought her little girl, maybe eight years old. Her son was stillborn or died at two years old, I don't remember the circumstances, but getting the tattoo was not just another way to never forget her son, it was a part of a healing process for her.

Like everyone has already said, tattoos are permanent. You can lose your house in a fire, every picture you ever had, but as long as you have your skin you still remember.

You sit in a chair for hours at a time, you talk about why you want to get the tattoo, what it means to you, and just reflect on everything. And then you get up, and go back to your life.

Slightly funny anecdote: Once, a friend of my sister mentioned my sister's name to some guy who was completely drunk.

And now my sister's name is on that guy's butt.

And she's married. And was when this happened.

A lot of tattoo shops won't tattoo you while you're intoxicated. In fact, I wouldn't go to one that would. When I got my ear pierced, I had to sign a paper that said I wasn't under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

If they meant enough to you to get it tattooed on you for life, surely they'd mean even more in death?

If someone meant that much to me, I wouldn't need a tattoo to say it...

You don't see people who've been married for several years getting their names tattooed on each other, because they'll have those memories either way.

Um what? Lots of couples get tattoos for each other, a symbol that represents their relationship (one couple got the ohm symbol on their arms) One of the girls I used to work with was planning on getting a tattoo with her husband, its something they both want and want to do together.

Honestly now, theres nothing wrong with getting a tattoo, theres nothing wrong with getting a name tattooed on you, as long as you think it through. Someone once said, write down your idea, and put it in a drawer for six months. If in six months you still want that tattooed on you, get it.

[.neko.]

You don't see people who've been married for several years getting their names tattooed on each other, because they'll have those memories either way.

I completely disagree.

Example 1: Many, MANY people get tattoos when they get married instead of wedding rings to represent their bonds. Some go with the option of tattooing wedding rings on themselves (which I think they see as more permanent). Others get matching tattoos or even different tattoos that are representitive of each other.

Example 2: Many married couples get tattoos later in life. I know this to be true because I have seen many and heard their stories, both on TV and on the internet. I know this one couple who has a last name which is a common object, they got the japanese character for that word tattooed on them.

Anyways, I think that you can't geralize people like that. Everyone gets tattoos for their own reasons and they can be completely seperate from your ideas of why a person should get a tattoo. And to be honest, its personal so it isn't anyone else's place to judge that reason, or say it is stupid.

[Christopher]

1) No
2) No
3) No
4) No
5) No

A guy got flesh eating virus from getting tatooed here recently.

[werepup]

Interesting question no? Would you ever tattoo a significant other's name into your arm or any other body part?

Would you do it if:
1) They were a gf/bf?
2) If you've been together for 3 years?
3) Together for 10 years?
4) Engaged?
5) Married?

No to all of them... I'm not a big fan of tattoos, but at least it wouldn't need to be a massive tattoo if I did since his name only consists of 3 letters.

[whhattisthiss]

If I married someone, and had been married to them for 10+ years, I might MIGHT get something that symbolized our relationship, but I would never get a name of anyone unless they were deceased or immediately related to me by blood.

I'm actually planning a tattoo with my grandfather's name on it, now I'm just looking for the perfect artist.

[Igg]

My friend Helen got a ring tattoo of the date she met her ex. Regrets it now innit. You know, 'cause he's now her ex. He wasn't when she got it. That would be weird.

[Susannahmio]

Not a name! and not a signifigant other!

Maybe a child or friend if they had passed away but still not a name, something else memorable. I just don't like names on tattoos. I have 2 myself and would never get a name!

[thelilbear]

I wouldn't go with a name, probably a symbol or something. We're getting married in the next year or so, and if I can convince him, I'd love to get tattoos together. Even if we just got something we both liked, the fact that we got them together would be enough.
I tend not to like name tattoos in general; I knew a family once that each got their own names tattooed on their arms (girls & boys). Now THAT's a little much.

[zorg]

I think peoples responses here are really interesting

I'd never get a name, I think, but i'd always be willing to get something that represented them. If I married someone, I might play it as a cheap anniversary present (heh) but even then, I think i'd only do that if i had other tatoos (so it wasn't my only one).

I wont be suprised if i end up getting several tatoos (ugh, collarbone patterns) and in that case, i'll probably do something with my kids names...

I want to call one of my daughters Domino (its a funky name!) and thats the sorta thing i'd love tatooed if I used that name, a domino on my wrist or something. Its just cool.

I'll play favourites and only do it for the one tho

I wouldn't be worried about getting a tatoo that represents someone, fearing that if they left me i'd hate it. Even if someone really hurt me, that tatoo would represent the part of the person I loved and lived for, I could never hate that

Ooorah for sensitivity in poor syntax.

[.neko.]

I think peoples responses here are really interesting

I'd never get a name, I think, but i'd always be willing to get something that represented them. If I married someone, I might play it as a cheap anniversary present (heh) but even then, I think i'd only do that if i had other tatoos (so it wasn't my only one).

Not exactly the cheapest present I can think of...

[Rachel]

I want to call one of my daughters Domino (its a funky name!) and thats the sorta thing i'd love tatooed if I used that name, a domino on my wrist or something. Its just cool.

i would really advise against getting a tattoo somewhere that isnt easily covered up - so anywhere below the elbow, or on your neck or whatever. it can cause all sorts of problems with employers and what not.

[May]

I probably wouldn't get a tattoo for the simple fact that I'm afraid of needles. If I wasn't, I would consider getting some sort of symbol to represent my boyfriend, but not his name as we would both consider that to be tacky (personal opinion for my own body - it's fine on other people).

[benladesh]

No. I don't think that you need a tatoo to remember someone you love everyday. There are other much more meaningful things that can be done.