Too many people decide to immortalize their boyfriend or girlfriend by having their name permanently tattooed on their body. If you have been considering this, please stop and consider the options. You do not want to come to regret your tattoo, so let's talk about the design.
Now, before you say, "But I LOVE my boyfriend," just take some time to consider what you're doing. Tattoos are pretty much permanent. They hurt going on, and hurt worse coming off.
Tattoo decisions should be made after careful consideration and not on a whim. Look at this decision as one you will have to live with for eternity and then think about whether you will still enjoy the ink forty years from now. Here are a few questions you should ask yourself before settling on a tattoo design.
1) Why? You should always address the question of why you are getting a tat. Do you want to mark an important milestone? Maybe you have reached a turning point or would like to pay tribute to an important event or element of your personality. (Dog or cat lover?)
Love is the most common reason for one person to put another's name on their body permanently. When it comes to your children, parents or grandchildren this is not such a horrible idea. However, when you are thinking about putting Mr. Right's name across your back and he turns out to be Mr. Wrong you are stuck.
Are all your friends getting tattoos, so you want one as well? If so, stop right there and reconsider. A tattoo is something you should get only if you truly want one. Some people see them as a personal challenge or just something new and exciting, which is fine as long as you consider the tattoo design carefully.
2) Love it now and later? Think about the possibilities, is there one thing you love today that you have no doubts you will still love when you are 50-60 years old? Maybe you and your dad spent a lot of time on an old antique car or you have loved furry critters all your life, either of these could be a great base design.
If you want the names of your children or grandchildren tattooed on your body, this is a safe choice. So is expressing your cultural ties, for instance a Chinese dragon for those with an Asian connection, either of these are not likely to lead to regret.
What about an Olympic Symbol? Hey, if you are an athlete go for it! See it is all about what personally rocks your world, both today and tomorrow. Some people even choose an insanely cool tattoo simply because it is cool, but that is their personality.
Do not forget one important note, over time your passion and interests will change. A tattoo that carries great meaning today may not carry the same weight in just a few years. That does not mean you necessarily regret the ink, as long as you still feel good about what it represents you are okay.
3) What will it feel like to explain your tattoo to loved ones, friends or even your neighbor from across the street? If for one moment you think you might be embarrassed by the explanation, (though you are under no obligations to explain) you may want to reconsider the idea.
It is time now to find your design. A visit to the tattoo shop can render plenty of ideas; they have books and magazines full of flash, another word for tattoo design. You can search art and tattoo magazines or simply come up with your own design.
Many good artists can take your rudimentary ideas and use their artistic skills to draw something that is uniquely yours. Just remember when choosing your design to ask, "What am I trying to express? Why do I want a tattoo? What's important to me?" If you ask these questions, you will ultimately find your perfect design.
Now, before you say, "But I LOVE my boyfriend," just take some time to consider what you're doing. Tattoos are pretty much permanent. They hurt going on, and hurt worse coming off.
Tattoo decisions should be made after careful consideration and not on a whim. Look at this decision as one you will have to live with for eternity and then think about whether you will still enjoy the ink forty years from now. Here are a few questions you should ask yourself before settling on a tattoo design.
1) Why? You should always address the question of why you are getting a tat. Do you want to mark an important milestone? Maybe you have reached a turning point or would like to pay tribute to an important event or element of your personality. (Dog or cat lover?)
Love is the most common reason for one person to put another's name on their body permanently. When it comes to your children, parents or grandchildren this is not such a horrible idea. However, when you are thinking about putting Mr. Right's name across your back and he turns out to be Mr. Wrong you are stuck.
Are all your friends getting tattoos, so you want one as well? If so, stop right there and reconsider. A tattoo is something you should get only if you truly want one. Some people see them as a personal challenge or just something new and exciting, which is fine as long as you consider the tattoo design carefully.
2) Love it now and later? Think about the possibilities, is there one thing you love today that you have no doubts you will still love when you are 50-60 years old? Maybe you and your dad spent a lot of time on an old antique car or you have loved furry critters all your life, either of these could be a great base design.
If you want the names of your children or grandchildren tattooed on your body, this is a safe choice. So is expressing your cultural ties, for instance a Chinese dragon for those with an Asian connection, either of these are not likely to lead to regret.
What about an Olympic Symbol? Hey, if you are an athlete go for it! See it is all about what personally rocks your world, both today and tomorrow. Some people even choose an insanely cool tattoo simply because it is cool, but that is their personality.
Do not forget one important note, over time your passion and interests will change. A tattoo that carries great meaning today may not carry the same weight in just a few years. That does not mean you necessarily regret the ink, as long as you still feel good about what it represents you are okay.
3) What will it feel like to explain your tattoo to loved ones, friends or even your neighbor from across the street? If for one moment you think you might be embarrassed by the explanation, (though you are under no obligations to explain) you may want to reconsider the idea.
It is time now to find your design. A visit to the tattoo shop can render plenty of ideas; they have books and magazines full of flash, another word for tattoo design. You can search art and tattoo magazines or simply come up with your own design.
Many good artists can take your rudimentary ideas and use their artistic skills to draw something that is uniquely yours. Just remember when choosing your design to ask, "What am I trying to express? Why do I want a tattoo? What's important to me?" If you ask these questions, you will ultimately find your perfect design.
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