tattoo sleeve?

Question

me and my bf have recently fallen out because im going to get a sleeve tattoo, he says that i am ruining my body and that i should stop (i have 6 tattoos) he says that im not respecting how he feels, but i think that it is up to me and what difference does it make to him anyway?

its going to be flames with a devil and latin words for devils child, and a church yard above all that, ive decided that im going to get it and work starts this saterday il post pics when its done.

Answer 1

It IS your body and your decision. That being said, this may be the breaking point for the boyfriend. Not all men find tattoos attractive. Some people might consider one or two tattoos as being beautiful and sexy but more than that as an excess. Take just a minute and look at it from his point of view .......where will it stop....... Two arm sleeves, leg sleeves, a back piece , a full body suit, maybe something on the backs of the hands or fingers, script up the side of your neck, a little something behind the ears? After all you already have six. (and tattoos are sooooo addictive). Maybe he doesn't want to spend the rest of his life living with The Enigma. I DO understand your desire for more ink. (I struggle with it myself). However, this decision will affect more that just you. My advice to you would be.......wait...be patient.....the ink can wait. If the relationship is important to you then you are going to make some compromises. I have been with the same person for 26 years.....and we achieved this by respecting each others feelings as much as possible and this sometimes means making compromises. Nobody can have their own way ALL the time in life. Don't do this if your boyfriend means anything to you at all. However......If he's just another guy well then to hell with him and what he thinks.....guys like him (ones that seem to care about you and what you do to your body) are a friggin' dime a dozen. I say toss the douche bag...... get the sleeve....... and sit at home alone enjoying it.

Answer 2

Beware a sleeve is a huge commitment and it will be on you forever. If you take a corporate job you will most likely have to wear long sleeve shirts everyday. Even in August in hundred degree heat.

If you want something that grand I'd suggest a half sleeve, a really big thigh piece or even a back piece. You should really keep it so that it can be covered if necessary.

I have 3 tattoos and work a corporate job and I regret my ankle piece. The job I have now, it is not an issue; however; it kept me from getting a job at a 5 star hotel. You may be very young and think that will never be me. I thought the same thing; however I am now 38 and have 2 kids so I have to be realistic now.

Answer 3

You should do what you want. He should love you for who you are. Having a tattoo does not change you. I personally like sleeves. I say you should go for it. What are you going to get?

Answer 4

Hey, if you want it, get it. You only live once, do what makes you happy, and if it makes you happy don't regret it. I'm slowly working on a lower half sleeve. I think any sleeve tattooes look DAMN HOT on girls. If he doesn't like it then sod him, would you stand in the way of something he realllyyy wanted to do? If you decide to do it, i'd love to see pics!! myspace.com/refti

Answer 5

i think your right it's your body your choice. let him know that he has to respect your choices. i personally like tatoo sleeves on guys. but if you want to get it go ahead. just remember it will always be there make sure you are at a point in your life were it doesn't matter. i hope you and your boyfriend don't break up over a silly thing. talk to him and let him know this is what you want and you appreciate his concern. good luck.

Answer 6

ill agree that its upto you but at the same time he has to look at you. Your man should love you for you not the artwork on your body. Find out what it is about the idea that he is so against and try and work out some compromise. Is this bf particularly permanent, ie do you plan on being together forever or is it still something early that may or may not continue. If its not that big a deal dont stress over it becase there are plenty of guys who would love you regardless of your sleeve. respect yourself first and worry about the boyfriend later

Answer 7

What you do to your body is ultimately your decision. It seems as though he really cares for you and just doesnt have a good perception of tattoos.
I have a few tattoos myself and I am dating man that does not like tattoos for a couple of reasons. Personally, I would rather refrain from getting a tattoo (and there are a few more I would like to get) just because I do not want to hurt him. Tattoos are a form of self expression but I don't think that you lose a part of your individuality if you stop getting tats.

Answer 8

I think sleeved women are sexy. Go for it, and send pics.

I'm almost done with my first sleeve.

Answer 9

it is ultimately up to you because it is your body. but you do have to know that this may be the defining moment in your relationship. this could be a relationship ender if your boyfriend feels that strongly about it. it may be that he doesn't find extremely tattooed women attractive. i'm all for sleeves and am not in any way discouraging you from getting one but you do have to decide what is more important to you him or the ink. i have had a similar situation. my husband doesn't want me to have any more tattoos on the front of my body but i want to get my ribcage done. so i am going to wait til he has his chest and both of his legs sleeved and then i'm going to tell him again that i want them done. how can he say no when he'll have a lot of the front of his body done. good luck with whatever you decide!

Answer 10

do whatever you want. he is only a boyfriend. if he doesn't like you for who you are on the inside, you don't need him anyway. go for the sleeves, as long as you are positive that it's what you want.