Lots of cultures around the world perform scarification and tattoos for standards of beauty and status. I know the vast majority of FReepers, at least in threads like these, don’t particularly like tattoos on their partners, but there’s one simple rule that helps evade regret: Make sure it symbolizes something personal and important to you.
I do like tattoos on women, though I have only one. It’s on my right hand, between my thumb and forefinger. It says, “LOVE”, and I designed the font for it. I got it after my first breakup (we dated for 7½ years starting at 14 and were talking marriage) as a reminder that I’m loved by someone, no matter how I hurt - by family, friends, whomever; I’m loved. Sounds corny, I bet.
Once I advance through careers in medicine, I plan on getting a Rod of Asclepius on my back. Not huge, probably three or four inches long.
I think she looks lovely, ink included.
I like tattoos as well, but not most of them. My husband and I are tatted, not as extreme as this lady. We would never get anything on our face, neck, or head like we have seen many do. We don’t care for piercings, either. I have a background in art, and my tats are art-nouveau-inspired florals. My husband has a tattoo of St. Michael killing the dragon done in the classical style. Anyhow, to each their own. If I had a crappy tattoo, I would probably regret it like this lady. It’s not something to do impulsively, which is why so many young people who get them regret it when they’re older.
What happens if you have to get an MRI?