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Should I Get a Tattoo For My Boyfriend?

A lot of people think of tattoos as a way to convey love and commitment, as a sign of how serious they feel about another person. It's why people get tattoos to honour their parents, children, spouses and family members. This is also why a lot of people get a tattoo for their boyfriend or girlfriend, but is it always a good idea?

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Get a Tattoo For Your Boyfriend

Getting a tattoo for your boyfriend or girlfriend is a big decision, and it's not one to be taken lightly. It's never a good idea to get a tattoo because someone else is asking you to, especially if you are not one hundred percent sure you want one yourself. Here are three reasons why you should always put a lot of thought into getting a tattoo for your boyfriend.

• It's Not a True Sign of Commitment or Love - Though you may see getting a tattoo as a sign of commitment or love, this is not always the case. A lot of people get tattoos for a partner thinking it will 'prove' their love but there are other, often more meaningful, ways of doing that.


• People Change and Relationships End - Whereas someone being your child or parent will never change - and therefore, a tattoo will always be relevant - a relationship is not guaranteed to last forever. Though you may be confident that you will be together forever, things do change and you could be left with a tattoo that you would rather forget. Plus, a future partner may not be a huge fan of a tattoo that commemorates your ex.


• Tattoo Removal is Expensive - The world of tattoo removal has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, and tattoos can now be removed with relative ease. However, the process is expensive. Getting rid of a tattoo is costly and time consuming, and it's not an option that everyone can afford. Before getting a tattoo for your boyfriend, think about whether or not removal would be an option if you ended up regretting it.

Of course, there are circumstances when getting a tattoo for your boyfriend can be something worth considering. For example, if you have a lot of other tattoos and you would like something to commemorate your time together. However, it's important to be one hundred percent sure before getting any tattoo.