My sister has drawn a tattoo design for me, and we've gone over it numerous times with details, shading, colors, position, etc. Tattoo artists I've shown it to love it, and I love it too, I'm a big fan of her art, and have been waiting for months for her to design one for me (it's a dark angel, with features representing both of us). The problem is that I want it on my forearm to showcase it to others, and my fiance doesn't agree. He got a tat on his forearm and regretted it later and had it removed. I have had 2 tattoos over the past 5 years, and don't regret any, and me and my sister have discussed this for months. I don't want to hide her art, and my workplace is fine with it, we have many with tattoos and piercings and my boss only goes by your work attitude, not appearance. My fiance really likes her art too, but feels that I will regret having one on my forearm. The tat is small (3 x 2 inches), and it's the only one that will be visible to others. What do you think?
2007-02-09 06:33:50 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Sorry, the question should have asked Should I take my fiance's advice, or just get the tattoo anyways?
2007-02-09 06:34:30 · update #1
I should add this is a family business I work at, and will be there for a very long time, probably will retire from there.
2007-02-09 06:40:48 · update #2
Consider this option -- have it done on the UNDERSIDE of your arm. This will keep it private enough so that it might not bother your fiance, and still make it easily visible if you wish to show someone what it is like.
But you should always remember -- you will be sharing a lifetime (hopefully!) with your fiance in the future. Do you really want the stress and disagreement of this tatoo to always be an "in your face" confrontation every time he sees your arm? Won't that spoil this for you, him -- and your sister, who will also be struck by the tension? Just a thought.
2007-02-09 06:44:02 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would get it in a place where you can display it if you want to, but also hide it if you need to. Situations change and you never know when an established business will go under and you will find yourself looking for a new job. Should you regret it later, be aware that removal is expensive (as I'm sure your fiance can attest to) and not always successful. I have a number of tattoos and piercings, but most poeple just look at me and assume that I'm a squeaky clean soccer-mom. Unless I choose to show them off, nobody but me and my husband will ever know. And that's the way I like it.
2007-02-09 06:46:32 · answer #2 · answered by ms_quiltsalot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds great. I always consider that it is your skin so you should be the one to make decisions about what happens to it.
My only consideration would be that being on your forearm and so openly visible there is more chance that you will regret it later than if it is somewhere less visible. Also, your forearm gets a considerable amount of sun on it and after a few years your beautiful piece of art could just be an ugly blotch of ink that you will regret.
2007-02-09 22:04:21 · answer #3 · answered by Julie R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say it's always good to get your tattoo somewhere where it can be shown off, but it also might be good to have it where you can hide it. There probably will be situations where showing off your tattoos will be uncouth. How about the back of your neck? It can easily be shown by wearing your hear up, and if you need to hide it you could wear your hear long. It's a very hip place to put tattoos nowadays, but it isn't overused like the ankle. I suppose a back of the neck tattoo would be somewhat painful though. Anyway, that was just an idea.
2007-02-09 07:06:48 · answer #4 · answered by Sophie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would ignore his advice and get the tattoo. You have gone over it not only with your sister but with artists as well. It is something that means alot to you and it really isn't all that big. Just because your fiance didn't like his does not mean you won't like one on your forearm. Look inside your self and your heart and if this is what you truly want then go for it.
2007-02-09 06:50:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
3x2 is tiny. And since your sis designed it, I would guess that you are going to want to see it... I say put em where you want... even on your side or something. the shape would of the tat would be good for your arm,but that tat might be too small-ish for your lower back anyway. ( BTW, the tramp stamp comments are so stale. *yawn* If you are gettin a tat, any tat, you have already established that you don't care what other people think. Really, who would have thought the "puritan mentality" would apply here! Like one tat location is more "holy" than another, lol!)
I say go for it, just because he regretted his, does not mean you will regret yours!
2007-02-09 06:52:39 · answer #6 · answered by dedum 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tattoos are meant to be viewed. And its your body. Do YOU think you will regret it? I have one on my forearm and I LOVE IT! Even if I don't work at the same place forever....who cares. I will wear a long sleeve shirt. I think you should Consider his experienced info but know that that is what he thinks. Tell him you still totally respect him and his advice but this is what you want to do. Tattoos are awesome and you only live once! Life is SHORT , LIVE IT NOW!
2007-02-09 06:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by dazed&confused81 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's probably better to get it in a location that is easy enough to cover up, but easy enough to show off. I have a tattoo on my thigh, but a lower leg tattoo would be even easier to show. (I work in a conservative field now and had to remove my facial piercings and cover my tattoos.) If you had to cover the tattoo, you could easily wear a long skirt or long pants.
2007-02-09 07:23:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well my bf convinced me not to get any tattoos on my arms (I was going to get a star on each wrist) because of my profession. I thought he was trying to be controlling at first but I soon realized he was right. He has visible tattoos and it does change people's perception of him. I think that is crap, but unfortunately that's how our society is. If your workplace is fine with it, that helps, but you truly never know what the future holds and it would be sad to regret it later. Just give it a lot of thought.
2007-02-09 06:44:52 · answer #9 · answered by tweenklegirl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that because he regretted his ink, that you are going to regret yours. I don't think he quite understands the meaning and importance of this ink to you and you should know better than anyone if you want the tattoo or not.
I say go for it, but obviously keep explaining to him and your ink and his are two very different things and with the tattoo you are getting its never going to age or lose importance. Good luck.
2007-02-09 06:39:10 · answer #10 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋