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Is it a good idea to tattoo the name of a lover/partner on your body or is this just too permanent? What if you split up?
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October 08, 2009 09:03 PM
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About one year ago my younger sister got a tattoo with her then boyfriend's name on her wrist. She was so happy when she got it. I was not so amused and counsled her to that effect. Four months ago she broke up with the boyfriend, now she wants me to help her find a dermatologist who prcatice laser tattoo removal.
Tattoos are a matter of persona choice, but including the names of others is never a wise idea, as my sister can now attest.
Names of children, or words like Mom, Dad, they probably will pass the test of time, but boyfriends/girlfriends, who wants a permanent reminder of someone you can no longer stand?
Tattoos are a matter of persona choice, but including the names of others is never a wise idea, as my sister can now attest.
Names of children, or words like Mom, Dad, they probably will pass the test of time, but boyfriends/girlfriends, who wants a permanent reminder of someone you can no longer stand?
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October 08, 2009 08:26 PM
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Deciding if its a good idea or bad idea is up to the person getting that tattoo. Like you stated what if you break up what do you then?
I don't have tattoos and likely will never have one. This isn't out of liking for them as much as it is that I find it to be too permanent and also because I hate needles.
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I don't have tattoos and likely will never have one. This isn't out of liking for them as much as it is that I find it to be too permanent and also because I hate needles.
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October 08, 2009 09:24 PM
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If you are comfortable with the idea of tattooing someone's name on your body that you currently care about, then go for it. But keep in mind that you might break up. What you need to figure out is if you're going to be able to stand seeing that tattoo every single day in the event that you and that person break up. If you think you'd be able to bear it as a fond reminder of a good time you once had with someone, then fine. If you are worried that the mere sight of the person's name will possibly one day infuriate you, then I'd say that it's a very bad idea. It depends solely on how you see the future of the relationship working out.
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October 08, 2009 09:47 PM
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A "good" idea? No.
I'd only get a name tattoo if it referred to a child, parent or beloved pet, and even then I doubt I'd do it. I do like tattoos in general but prefer the more symbolic, subtle types of things.
You could always have an artsy person do a temporary name on your skin for giggles once in a while, and that way you're not stuck with something that might require expensive and painful removal in the future. It would be a fun thing for a couple to do on a birthday or anniversary, just for kicks.
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I'd only get a name tattoo if it referred to a child, parent or beloved pet, and even then I doubt I'd do it. I do like tattoos in general but prefer the more symbolic, subtle types of things.
You could always have an artsy person do a temporary name on your skin for giggles once in a while, and that way you're not stuck with something that might require expensive and painful removal in the future. It would be a fun thing for a couple to do on a birthday or anniversary, just for kicks.
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October 08, 2009 09:51 PM
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I am going to say it is not a good idea, not for any of the reasons listed above, I just think it is tacky.
The "name" tatoos are done to death. Tatoos are art, if you are going to get something do something a bit more creative then a name.
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The "name" tatoos are done to death. Tatoos are art, if you are going to get something do something a bit more creative then a name.
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October 08, 2009 10:41 PM
"More creative THAN a name", not "THEN a name" ;)
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October 08, 2009 10:58 PM
Oh man! I typoed. I do know the difference, even if it doesn't look like it at the moment.
Too late to edit it. *sigh* Thanks for letting me know though.
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Too late to edit it. *sigh* Thanks for letting me know though.
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October 09, 2009 01:15 AM
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I don't get what the point is in tattooing a lover or partner's name on yourself in the first place.
Besides, laser removal is available and many tattoo artists can cover and transform a tattoo to where you'd never know what it was originally, so the idea that you're expressing your eternal love for someone isn't true anymore either.
I also don't really care for the idea of my kid's name on me or a grandfather that's passed away either. I have tattoos, just not anyone's names. I just don't get the point.
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Besides, laser removal is available and many tattoo artists can cover and transform a tattoo to where you'd never know what it was originally, so the idea that you're expressing your eternal love for someone isn't true anymore either.
I also don't really care for the idea of my kid's name on me or a grandfather that's passed away either. I have tattoos, just not anyone's names. I just don't get the point.
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