You can work out my presuppositions....
2006-12-29 07:25:43 · 18 answers · asked by Christopher L 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
inconsequential
2006-12-29 07:30:07 · answer #1 · answered by ••Mott•• 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, for the following reason (and so long as the ceteris paribus condition holds):
In both marriage and in getting a tattoo, we show a life-time committment, whereby we deny our future self the possibility of revising earlier decisions (i.e. by getting married and by getting a tattoo at age 18, we are committing our 70 year old selves to marriage and an ornate upper arm) . In this sense, a tattoo is a sign of the kind of life-long committment required for a (Western) marriage's true meaning to be fulfilled. That is, by marking the body indelibly, the individual demonstrates his or her renunciation of pure choice - i.e. that rationalist state of being in which we believe we are blank (or at least revisionable) canvasses, capable of becoming anything.
This question does not seem, to me, to be 'inconsequential'.
2006-12-29 08:09:30 · answer #2 · answered by Nicola L 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having a tattoo would only make your partner open minded and a little gutsy. If that's what you're looking for than sure. However I think that the answer of this question tells how the untattooed mate would make as a marital partner. Doesn't love go deeper than the skin?
The first question that many will think of is what will my family think of her/his tattooes? If you have to ask that question, marriage is not in the cards.
2006-12-29 08:36:51 · answer #3 · answered by no name brand canned beans 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All things being equal (totally impossible anyway) No the tattoos are not going to make a better partner or anything else.
You dont judge people by appearence if you've got any sense!
2006-12-29 07:37:54 · answer #4 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried going to "DrLaura.com" ? Sometimes she has good advice. I think, if he doesn't dislike his tattoos or you aren't very alike, it could be trouble. Reason being, tattoos, like clothing & jewelry, often result from the inner person. So, he could be a "rebel" inside, and that may seem cute, now, but could possibly cause you trouble in the future. Really, though, everyone has a past, and sometimes it isn't easily hidden. What matters most is who he is after that.
2006-12-30 04:50:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are shallow and attracted only to image its true for a short time. Tattoos fade over time ( and so will the outer beauty of even you) and a shallow persons "love" will fade as fast so enjoy the moment, but don't waste time thinking about a "life" partner. Accept the fact!!!!
2006-12-29 08:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by BANANA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tattoos make no difference. However, men with body piercings are better prepared for marriage, as they have experienced pain and bought jewellery.(Quad erat demonstrandum). Why use the latin, by the way, when 'all other things being equal' would have done nicely?
pretentious, moi?
2006-12-29 14:58:17 · answer #7 · answered by nealo d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-01-02 06:48:34 · answer #8 · answered by cherylt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really think that it matters if your partner has tattoos or not. As long as you love them (and they satisfy you in bed) then there shouldn't be a problem.
2006-12-29 07:30:37 · answer #9 · answered by Steve 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One small tattoo fine, a whole body of tattoes disgusting.
2006-12-29 07:39:03 · answer #10 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be more attracted to my partner if she had a tattoo so its a bonus for me...
2006-12-29 07:44:29 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋