what do your partners think???

i suppose most peoples other halves are probably into tats too.

but my fella isnt really into them......i absolutely love my tattoos and since the last few hes started to get a bit arsey over them.......im starting to get bit upset over the situation as i want more and he knows i love them and i want to get more but WTF i cant be arsed dealing with the sulks! weve been together for over 5 years and i love him loads but why do people see the tattoos before the person????

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Permalink Reply by Roxy Tart {Madam} on May 8, 2009 at 3:45pm: My ex husband had them, but didn't really like my choices. He went so far as to tell me I couldn't get a certain one. Note the ex husband comment.

My man now loves my tats, he thinks their super sexy. Much better match I think.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Lenore Lovelace on May 8, 2009 at 3:51pm: I had an ex who had ways of letting me know he while he wasn't trying to tell me not to get inked, would ask if I was going to get more, and even made a comment on the size of them once or twice. Then there was that time he flipped out b/c a dear friend of mine paid for a few pieces. Yea, ex for many reasons.

Anywho, my OH has almost a complete sleeve on his left arm and 1/2 sleeve on his right arm, so in that respect we match well. He didn't really even flinch when I told him I'd be tattooing my hands, other than making sure it's what I really wanted.

Definitely enjoy being an inked couple, tho I'm sure we wouldn't feel any differently about each other if one had tattoos and the other didn't. It's what's inside that matters, and even people with pretty artwork can be really rotten inside.; ▶ Reply to This

$Lil_Bit {PLA}$ Permalink Reply by Lil_Bit {PLA} on May 8, 2009 at 4:13pm: My Hubs and I both like them and I've been saying to get one. Any way I haven't gotten one cuz my dumb butt keeps buying chooes with my tat money LOL so I'm still waiting. Cross your fingers yo! one day soon; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Wink Holliday on May 8, 2009 at 7:20pm: My boy has a lot more ink than I do, and is very patient with listening to me come up with, and then tear down, ideas for my own ink. I did once date a guy who wasn't thrilled with my piercings, but he's an ex now. Seems like we all have a common thread here. :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Betty Red {Madam} on May 9, 2009 at 8:48am: My soon to be husband loves that I collect tattoos....he actually slings ink for a living. We are both huge art fans, so the tattoo culture has always been something that we've had in common. :) He is fully supportive in whatever I do, wear, and choose in life. I am a pretty lucky girl.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by peachy on May 9, 2009 at 11:26am: i have just cried at all these replies coz most of them say EX!!!! i dont want him to be an ex i want him to love me for me

Betty Red {M} said:
My soon to be husband loves that I collect tattoos....he actually slings ink for a living. We are both huge art fans, so the tattoo culture has always been something that we've had in common. :) He is fully supportive in whatever I do, wear, and choose in life. I am a pretty lucky girl.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Lenore Lovelace on May 9, 2009 at 3:38pm: Definitely a logical request.

Out of curiosity, what it is that bugs him about your tattoos? And did you have them when the two of you started dating?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cherri Bombe on May 9, 2009 at 5:41pm: My man definitely does not like chicks with tattoos. I have one small one on my ankle and that's pretty much his limit of what is aesthetically acceptable. I would love to have more - on my feet, on my forearm, and my wrist. The only thing stopping me is lack of funds; I want to make sure I get good work and you have to drop serious dough for that. I do find it interesting what he'll say when that happens (notice I say "when" cuz it will happen someday!). We've been together for 10 years and I would like to think our relationship is stronger than looks.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tracy Morrow on May 10, 2009 at 6:00am: My husband and I both love tats. I'm sure there are some he would not like on me, like an anchor on my forearm, but mostly he's very supportive. Maybe try including your honey in the decision process, ask him what he would find attractive and what area of your body and try to work around that. Getting something that would be special for him, like a special symbol, might help him feel a connection with them as well. Good luck!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by peachy on May 10, 2009 at 2:01pm: well thats the thing no i didnt have any but he knew i loved them and knew id been on a few occasions to book but chickened out.......it took me about 5 years to get the balls to get one as i have a fear of needles/blood etc. i think when i showed my great interest in the start he didnt think id get one coz im a scaredy cat but when i love something and want something i will do it once i psych myself up

i dunno what it is that bugs him.........i think its coz the last couple have been quite big......im not sure! x x x

ps thank you for listening to me

Lenore Lovelace said:
Definitely a logical request.

Out of curiosity, what it is that bugs him about your tattoos? And did you have them when the two of you started dating?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by peachy on May 10, 2009 at 2:02pm: you go girl :0) you will get your beautiful ink one day x x

Cherri Bombe said:
My man definitely does not like chicks with tattoos. I have one small one on my ankle and that's pretty much his limit of what is aesthetically acceptable. I would love to have more - on my feet, on my forearm, and my wrist. The only thing stopping me is lack of funds; I want to make sure I get good work and you have to drop serious dough for that. I do find it interesting what he'll say when that happens (notice I say "when" cuz it will happen someday!). We've been together for 10 years and I would like to think our relationship is stronger than looks.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Lenore Lovelace on May 10, 2009 at 9:53pm: peachy said:
well thats the thing no i didnt have any but he knew i loved them and knew id been on a few occasions to book but chickened out.......it took me about 5 years to get the balls to get one as i have a fear of needles/blood etc. i think when i showed my great interest in the start he didnt think id get one coz im a scaredy cat but when i love something and want something i will do it once i psych myself up
i dunno what it is that bugs him.........i think its coz the last couple have been quite big......im not sure! x x x
ps thank you for listening to me

Still...in the end it's your skin, and I can't tell you how many times I've had people tell me I shouldn't have gotten this or that inked and in my head I'm laughing. I love the old-school photos of women with massive tattoo coverage, and how classy they can still look.

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