Tattoos... Yes? No?

[Under The Radar]

I have two, so obviously I like them but I don't like meaningless tattoos.

Both my tattoos really mean something to be - which in turn means I don't give a toss what anyone else thinks of them.

I would never do it as an 'image' thing, for me I was marking my body for a reason.

 

Also mine are easy to cover if need be - not that I care to cover them but some things require you do.

 

One's a quote on the side of my arm, had that done in memory of a friend.

 

The other is on my shoulder blade. Got it done on a trip, so it reminds me of that, plus its something I had wanted for a really really long time - its a native American Bear symbol. Its meant to symbolise a protector and mean strength and leadership

 

 

I want to get a third on one side of my chest - a little roman knight with my sons names underneath.....I guess that's the thing, when its something you want 100% you won't regret it. but I think you need to know what you want as apposed to just wanting something.

 

 

Yeah, I have two tattoos as well. One is Hebrew text on my ribcage meaning strength, knowledge, and determination (3 principles that are very important to me). The other one is a symbol for Milo of Crotona (the Ancient Greek Wrestler who pioneered progressive overload resistance theory) located in between my shoulder blades.

 

Like you, they have personal meaning and were done for me ...... no one else. I, too, could care less what others think of tattoos or my personal ink. However, they are easily hidden from the public eye; you would never know they existed if my clothes were on.

[kenneth1010]

Chased a woman to get a date, been on 6 since and then i read something on her facebook wall that her friend had left there,

 

" I'll never chase a man, but if he has tattoos and muscles a bitch just might."

 

Her response was,

 

" Haha you know me well "

 

I have some muscles but no tattoos. Never had the urge to have one. I know she loves tattoos, she has 5 but would i have one?

Not seen one i would have but then i haven't been looking either.

 

But it would seem that having them is a big plus for a lot of women.

It won't harm your chances in getting more female attention.

Increases your odds of finding someone.

[Under The Radar]

Chased a woman to get a date, been on 6 since and then i read something on her facebook wall that her friend had left there,

 

" I'll never chase a man, but if he has tattoos and muscles a bitch just might."

 

Her response was,

 

" Haha you know me well "

 

I have some muscles but no tattoos. Never had the urge to have one. I know she loves tattoos, she has 5 but would i have one?

Not seen one i would have but then i haven't been looking either.

 

But it would seem that having them is a big plus for a lot of women.

It won't harm your chances in getting more female attention.

Increases your odds of finding someone.

 

 

Just don't get her bloody name tattooed on your forehead .

[Shepp]

But it would seem that having them is a big plus for a lot of women.

It won't harm your chances in getting more female attention.

Increases your odds of finding someone.

 

And when a girl asks you to tell her the story behind it?

 

Just worth considering cause "to get chicks" probably isn't gonna increase your odds much.

[kenneth1010]

Just don't get her bloody name tattooed on your forehead .

 

And when a girl asks you to tell her the story behind it?

 

Just worth considering cause "to get chicks" probably isn't gonna increase your odds much.

 

I would never get a tattoo " to get chicks " as i have never considered getting a tattoo. Nor am i currently looking to have one anytime soon. Especially one on my forehead. No thanks

 

I am aware that a lot of tattoos have a meaning for the person who has them, some just like them for their designs though.

3 of her tattoos have meaning to her, the other 2 are just artistic design. She just liked how the other two tattoos looked.

 

She hasn't asked me to get a tattoo and i would say no anyway.

I did all the chasing but if i had tattoos it would have made my job of getting a date with her a lot easier.

 

Us blokes are always asking why a lot of women don't chase us more often.

But if you can find tattoos that mean something to yourself and it encourages women to approach you then what would be the issue?

[theothersully]

I'm going to try the temporary ones first.... just to see.... then go real if they are no big deal.

[Nikki Sahagin]

I am interested and intrigued by tattoos. I flirted with the concept of having some work done, but am too indecisive and as a tattoo is a commitment, my attitude is the wrong one.

 

So I like tattoos on some people and not on others. Overall, I would say I am indifferent unless I like the person.

[Delilah1623]

Neck tattoos are very, very unattractive to me. But get what you like as you will be the one that has to live with it.

 

I have a very large corset tattoo, not just a ribbon but a whole piece covering my entire lower back around to the front on my hip bones and I love it. One of my best friends hates it but she's not the one that has to see me naked and live with it every day.

 

As long as you do it for you you won't regret it... unless you get a crappy tattoo artist. So do your research. I have a small one in my shoulder that the guy did an awful job on so now I will be getting something at some point to cover it up.

[xetnghiemadn]

Well, I also want to have a small tatoo on neck, a moon, yet my bf seems not interested in it. It reminds me of the childhood when I stayed in the countryside with grandma.

[GoreSP]

Ok, thanks to this forum, I feel a lot better now after a pretty bad divorce situation.

 

I am done thinking about it, done trying crazy things with randoms and finally can just be.

 

Not 100% sure what I want in life, but I figure that will become clear eventually. What I do know, and have proved several times over is that it wasn't me being inadequate as a man that was the problem in my divorce. I'm wanted by plenty of other women and that's good for the post divorce ego.

 

Now, I have always been against getting tattoos. I have resisted them my whole life because I didn't want to get them and be another conformist trying to pretend they are different, when really, they are just copying other people.. I'm also not about image.

 

But... several girls I've been seeing have told me I'd be irresistible if i got tatted up. An overwhelming number of suggestions. I asked on facebook and everyone said yes.

 

Backing up a minute, I have a bartender friend who has some cool looking tattoos and his are what got me thinking about it. I'm thinking about 2 sleeves and a neck tattoo.

 

What is everyone's opinion on this? I can't find anyone to say no on my Facebook. They only say I'd look hot or they'd want to jump me. lol So do I go for this irreversible change?

 

Do temporary ones for a week to see how other people react?

 

Really leaning toward this.

 

Are there any ramifications I am not considering that should be taken into account?

 

If you are getting tatooed just to be irresistible, you become the very thing you despite about people with tattoos.

[GoreSP]

Saying it again, (3rd time is a charm) a bartender friend has a good set of tattoos that got me thinking.Not someone telling me to get them.

 

Just like everyone here is giving opinions, I asked everyone I know. Unanimously, they said "do it!"

 

Now that is strange... I actually like the small neck tattoo more than the sleeves. lol

 

Well, if you like it, go ahead and get it. But tattoos are the sort of thing you get if you want to, others opinions be damned (because in the end, you're the one who will be stuck with the tattoo forever).

However, I would ask myself if you like the fact your bartender friend is getting a lot of attention and you think getting the tattoos would get you the same kind of attention? But I don't know what's in your head...

 

Also, I'm heavily tattooed, and I have fell for men who had no interest in me because of the tattoos.

Be prepared for this to happen to you too.

[Debanked]

Would anyone commit to the same hairstyle, clothing, car, etc. for the rest of their life?

 

No.

 

Then why would anyone get a tattoo?

[GoreSP]

Would anyone commit to the same hairstyle, clothing, car, etc. for the rest of their life?

 

No.

 

Then why would anyone get a tattoo?

 

'cause instead of changing everytime, you just get another tattoo and you get the keep the previous one!

 

You can't do that with hair!

lol

[pink_sugar]

As a woman, I don't find a ton of tattoos attractive. A lot of people get caught up in the tat fad early on and then decide later they didn't know what they were thinking. If you're inked all over, you will have a difficult time finding a professional job and/or you will always need to wear long sleeves 24/7.

[theothersully]

Well, this thread has made me as sure about getting some tattoos as I am about everything else in my life!!! lololol

 

No clue. You all make very good points.

[Khyla]

Just like everyone here is giving opinions, I asked everyone I know. Unanimously, they said "do it!"

 

hmmmm, everyone you know must want you to suffer excruiating pain for some reason...

 

I say Dont do it. I dont care for them. I like men that are all natural-looking. A couple small ones dont bother me though.

 

(Of course I'm all-natural but I still want a naval ring and a couple lacey pattern tats on either side of my pelvis, lol, but i'm too chicken. I plan to get the stick-on ones.)

[Shepp]

Would anyone commit to the same hairstyle, clothing, car, etc. for the rest of their life?

 

No.

No

 

Then why would anyone get a tattoo?

Because I do commit to the things I've had tattooed -

I commit to remember my friend, to remember how short and precious life is. I mark my skin with words to ensure I never forget that, i never take a day for granted.

I commit to everything my bear represents, to protect my those I love to first and foremost and to uphold the values it represents to the best of my ability.

I commit to loving my sons for till the day I die, I want to ink their names in my chest because I am honoured to be their dad and I would be honoured to war their names, I want a knight or soilder above to represent I will fight for them, be loyal to them, and give all for them if needed.

 

Sits is my point about meaningful tattoos, you can commit to them till you die - not true for a flower on your ankle or whatever.

 

Saying that I have nothing against people who get tattoos that don't mean anything to them. I view tattoos in quite an old fashioned sense, I see it as branding - branding your body almost as in a pledge.

I know however the more modern view is to see it as a fashion accessory, like a hat!

[regine_phalange]

No

 

 

Because I do commit to the things I've had tattooed -

I commit to remember my friend, to remember how short and precious life is. I mark my skin with words to ensure I never forget that, i never take a day for granted.

I commit to everything my bear represents, to protect my those I love to first and foremost and to uphold the values it represents to the best of my ability.

I commit to loving my sons for till the day I die, I want to ink their names in my chest because I am honoured to be their dad and I would be honoured to war their names, I want a knight or soilder above to represent I will fight for them, be loyal to them, and give all for them if needed.

 

Sits is my point about meaningful tattoos, you can commit to them till you die - not true for a flower on your ankle or whatever.

 

Saying that I have nothing against people who get tattoos that don't mean anything to them. I view tattoos in quite an old fashioned sense, I see it as branding - branding your body almost as in a pledge.

I know however the more modern view is to see it as a fashion accessory, like a hat!

 

I couldnt agree more! If I ever had tattoos Id write my family members' names.

[string of letters]

Do temporary ones for a week to see how other people react?

 

Really leaning toward this.

 

Are there any ramifications I am not considering that should be taken into account?

 

Many years ago, one of my college buddies (who had gotten a tattoo, and regretted it) said 'If you're ever thinking of getting a tattoo, take a year to think about it. If you still want it when that year is up, then go for it.' (He was just speaking in the abstract - I was not considering getting a tattoo back in those days. At least as far as I remember!)

 

It makes a lot of sense to me, at many levels. For instance, if it's something that's going to last the rest of your life, why rush into it? Furthermore, if you wait an entire year, isn't the tattoo going to have more meaning to you? Or maybe you'll get some subtle ideas of how to revise or improve the original plan?

 

Roughly 20 years (!) after I heard my friend's advice, I ended up following it. I mean, I didn't consciously set out to spend a period of exactly one year waiting, but for various reasons (such as getting the specific idea for the tattoo on vacation one year, and then following through during vacation one year later) it turned out that way. I'm happy with my decision, and more importantly, I suspect I'm happier with my decision than I would have been if I'd done the tattoo one year earlier.

[ddspike21]

I was originally totally against the idea of having a tattoo and didn't understand the appeal. But this year i warmed up to the idea of getting one because i found a spot that i really liked (inner right bicep) and then i found a Tennyson quote that i loved and decided to get one. After i got it i got bit by the bug and now i have 3 small ones altogether and i couldn't be happier with them. And i've noticed that most girls love them as well and it seems to have upped my attractiveness. But get think hard about where you want it and what you want.

[Eternal Sunshine]

I got a small one, a symbol for hope on my ankle.

 

 

I did it on my 30th birthday

[OpheliaSong]

I only have two things I find universally unattractive in men...smoking and tattoos. If you want to commemorate something, write a poem or get a bumper sticker. Body tattoos look cheap and like you are trying too hard to be cool. Imho

[Biscous]

Tattoos on women eliminate a lot of my dating pool.

[LumberJack]

I didn't want to get them and be another conformist trying to pretend they are different, when really, they are just copying other people.. I'm also not about image

 

It actually sounds to me like you care alot about your image.

 

If you like the way they look, and you're not expecting them to change who you are or give you superpowers, I say do whatever you want.

 

I've heard that in some professions people with tatooes may be distrusted or taken less seriously, so maybe you should keep that in mind. Same has been said for wild facial hair, but that's not as permanent.

[Eau Claire]

Each to their own. I don't have any.

 

One of the first things my guy said to me when we were naked for the first time was how firm my body was...second how glad he was I didn't have any tattoos.

 

When we see visual tattoos we mutter 'gross'' to each other. But, each to their own.