What do you think about getting matching tattoos with your partner?

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[blackjack]

I see getting matching tattoos with my partner as a profound gesture of commitment and a unique way to celebrate our connection. It's not just about the aesthetic appeal of the tattoos, which, given my appreciation for style and appearance, is certainly a factor.

However, I also recognize the permanence of such a decision. But, it's essential to consider the future and the possibility, however slim, that our circumstances might change. The tattoo would need to be something that I'm comfortable with for the rest of my life, regardless of how our relationship evolves.

I think getting matching tattoos with your partner is a cool idea, but it's important to really think it through first. It's great if it means something special to both of you, just make sure you're both totally on board and happy with the design since it's going to be with you for a long time.

[mortonc57]

My girlfriend and I did thinking it would be a good shared experience. But she got hers discrete, outlined and small, but mine was large and shaded on my upper arm.

We broke up shortly afterwards, and in a fit of breakup-euphoric-maniac rebound I got a second symmetrical tattoo on my other arm.

Once things settled I became deeply depressed having to sport colored Playboy bunnies on my arms. They are my only tattoos and were visibly and constantly reminding me of my relationship.

Worse was the social rejection and judgement wearing these very juvenile symbols, not only the casual comments or cringey looks, but the embarrassment and humiliation of explaining the tattoos to a potential new partner.

To this day I imagine myself what would be if I didn't get them, and a whole bunch of relationships that ended abruptly when they saw my tattoos.

[razelove]

Yeah girl, we'll use water as the ink, it's so special no one else has to know.

My ex-wife wanted to do that dumb-assery, and got all butt-hurt when I refused to. Surprise surprise that she had to get cover-up inkwork on some spots after we got divorced.

Every guy wants to see another guys name on intimate spots of a person's body lol

[lightbulb27]

good point, it's not good to see "Chucky was here". sounds like some kind of insecurity/control thing she pulled... why else be an emotional issue. she not a secure person?
doesn't matter since you are remarried... the past, just curious the mentality. I wouldn't touch a tattoo either.

[razelove]

@lightbulb27 Yeah, in short she was unhinged. Probably the easiest and most concise example I can give was the use of self-harm to manipulate me into staying with her until I just didn't care. That's far in the past though, thankfully no kids, so it's behind me.

I personally don't have an issue with tattoos, and have some from when I joined the Marines, I have tattoos covering my chest, back, and one on each arm... all of them within a couple months of finishing basic training lol Most Marines I know are pretty similar there.

[lightbulb27]

thanks for clarifying. interesting.

[StarsInTheEyes]

I think it's cute, but risky if a relationship didn't work out. I've always wondered how people know for sure that they will be with their partners forever, because if they had matching tattoos with their partners, but the relationships didn't work, they would have to remove the tattoos.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

He can get my part of matching tattoo too. I am not getting a tattoo.

[dustybiker2]

Keep it small and it's easy to cover if things head south. I don't think I ever would cover though. The tat would represent how I felt in that moment and that moment is fixed no matter what happens in the after. It helps keep the relationship from becoming only bad memories if it tanked.


Names, unless family or memorials is a no though.

[Anonymous]

No, I'm good thanks. I have no tattoos, though I would be open to some small ones, but if I am to get something permanently etched on to me, it needs to be about me and my story, not someone else. I can love someone deeply but a tattoo doesn't and will never determine "how much" I love them, and I won't be goaded into getting one to prove my love. I would think it's sweet that they thought about that, but it's a no for me.

[At3mis24]

I love tattoos but I didn't match one with my future partner, because of my tastes: they are particular and original; even he's my soulmate, I feel hazardous to do this.

[RACSKC0B]

I have more than one matching tattoo, though none are with girls I've ever been in a relationship with. Personally, I probably wouldn't get one with someone I was dating, just because that relationship is far more likely to end on bad terms.

[thegreenyogi]

What happens if the relationship ends? Personally it would be my worst nightmare having to look at the tattoo and be reminded of a relationship that didn't last and its why I wouldn't.

[MemeSupreme]

nope nope nope

im impulsive but not THAT impulsive

[wiltingrosepetal]

Very silly 😭 Matching clothes or couple's jewellery is another way to honour your partner without getting something painful and permanent

[EmmaMary]

THAT, is never, ever going to happen... Period.

[Ms_Facesitter]

Bad idea. Not that I think that it won't work out, but what if it doesn't? Then you are stuck with a tattoo that constantly reminds you of your past.

[Phoenix98]

It's stupid to me, especially if you break up then your stuck with that reminder unless you can afford laser surgery to remove it.

[genericname85]

Of all tattoos, that's probably the dumbest thing you can do.

[ProbablyClueless]

No thanks... I"m not super big on tattoos anyway, but the last lady I was involved with has the WORST taste in tattoos.

[MikeTheBartender]

I've had a lot of partners... My body doesn't have space for all of them.

[SolitarySolace]

Just wait till y’all break up. Y’all gonna feel pretty damn stupid

[Anonymous]

not a good idea, no matter how long you've been together, etc.

[RebelinSteel]

Fairly stupid idea

[laly520]

we both dislike tattoos

[KrakenAttackin]

A terrible idea.

[DextroShade]

Trashy and stupid as hell.

[noohair]

Never get a tattoo. Not for me.