Love That Lasts – Couples Tattoos
March 19, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Relationships
What do you think about the idea of couples getting matching or symbolic couple’s tattoos?
I’ve heard of getting each other’s names tattooed on the ring finger or there’s the old stand-by, a beloveds name, but how about something more original?
I saw this thread wherein someone known as “sassmouth,” suggests a slice of bread next to a jar of peanut butter on one person, a slice of bread and a jar of jelly on the other. The logic behind this is something along the lines of PB&J goes togetherand everybody loves a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Oh-kay.
My friend, Eliza, suggested Celtic knots, which is something that I think could be a very good idea – if you like Celtic knots (I do).
Couple’s tattoos have the potential to be a big, big mistake. If you are still set on the idea, here are a few things I think you should think about:
*Avoid the Name Tattoo, please. If you have to have it, make sure that it’s not too big or ornate to cover at a later date, just in case. Sure we want you and your loved one to last forever, but sometimes that’s not the case.
*Avoid getting a tattoo that is only half a picture for the same reason. Walking around with one half of a heart for the rest of your life would be very sad.
*Do pick something that means something to you – an image that you would want to wear even if you were picking something that was meant for you alone. Be creative with the couple symbolism.
*Just like with any tattoo, take your time and look at a lot of different images. There are many different styles out there, pick a keeper.
*Keep in mind that colors can fade. For example I now wear a color-less sun tattoo on my ankle. I’m okay with it, in fact when I originally picked it out, I meant for it to be colorless and only agreed to color after my sister talked me into it. Pretty funny how the sun and time have worked together to give me what I wanted in the first place.
Are you one half of a couple’s tattoo? If so, please tell us about it.
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It would have to be the temporary tattoo for me! How about couple piercings?
A tattoo of your hubby’s name on your ring finger. No way. I do like the celtic ring idea but I wouldn’t get a matching one w/a guy I do not care how much I “loved” him. Okay, I better not say wouldn’t or never because then it will be sure and happen.
i’m getting a matching tattoo with my boyfriend
we would never get our names tattoos
or our date we started going out
experts are saying its a terrible idea to get matching tattoos because a lot of relationships don’t last
but they are comparing those tattood relationships to celebrities
and how celebs who get the same tattoos dont ever last
seriously?
look again
matching tattoos or NOT
the majority of celebrity relationship dont last ANYWAYS
soo
i think its a good idea
wether your relationship lasts or not
you shouldnt be ashamed of it if u guys break up because if you truly loved the person, they should also be your bestfriend and a great part of your life
why be embarassed or mad about getting a tattoo with someone you cared for?
i dont think its a bad idea at all
part of a couple tattoo (:
we have interlocking puzzle pieces inside our lips. It’s cute, had them for about 4 years now haha.