Get a tattoo if your partner didn't like them

[Loulabelle83]

Thought I would get a taste of opinions on this one.

I have been seriously thinking about getting a tiger tattoo on my lower back with the words, strength, beauty & protection. It would be quite big but not a big roaring scary tiger. I would like an image that shows the real beauty these animals possess.

Anyway, my partner is not a fan of tattoos and has said he doesn't really want me to have it done.
I don't want to upset him, or give him a reason to not like my body, but I really would like it done as a personal expression for me & me being a mother ( hence the strength & protection bit)

What would you do?

I get what your tattoo represents but what is the point of having it on your back if you can't see it? (genuine question)

I think your body your choice. I have several -I love them - all very personal to me I tend to get them done after important events. My dp also likes them has a incredible design all over his back
But my ex hated them he didn't get a say though it's my skin. If its important to you and your sure I say go for it if it's not then maybe wait a while.

I have several and regret them all :(

If I can ever afford laser treatment then i will have them all removed.

I went OTT with them I think and wish I'd never had the last few done.

My DH hates them too

i had mine because it looks feminine and pretty and i like it, nothing more than that but im shallow....ive only got that one, i put lots of thought into having it done and i dont regret it.

dh doesnt like it particularly, but i do, and i guess thats what matters seeing as its on my body.

I've got a few ( 6/7 but a few are quite large)

I love them, they all mean something very different. I regret none of them. They are carefully positioned so that I can hide if I want or show off if I want.

I genuinely think i would be covered if I had the time and money

DH has 2, they both mean something to him but I don't think he's as keen on the as I am and doubt he will get anymore but I know he wouldn't stop me getting them. A couple of my tattoos are directed at him (our song lyrics, got his name etc) which he loves. He would never ask me to stop because I'm a stubborn mule and would get one out of spite lol

Do what YOU want to do for YOUR body

I think that when I'm older if my tattoos are the only thing I regret then my life must have been cracking

Nice way to look at it Blurry, hadn't thought about if like that - unfortunately they aren't my only regret so far

A tiger mother tattoo?!

My dp was horrified at the thought of me getting one. He insisted on coming with me in case I changed my mind but was fascinated by the whole process- to the point where the artist had to ask him to move out the way.
By the time we left the shop he was planning his own

However, I designed my own and it has huge personal significance.. He drew up my next one though!
I could never go and pick one out of a book though.

Get it if you want it but give yourself a few more weeks before booking and make sure you find a really good tattoo artist to do it, don't go to one that does walk in tattoos as the good ones will be appointment only - for the most popular artist at my local parlour there is a 6 month wait so if you are willing to wait that long you must really want it. I am planning my fourth tattoo at the moment, it's one that is significant for my DD and will have her name on it, I know I will now be judged as naff but I don't care, it will bring me pleasure and will be like carrying a piece of her around with me when she is older and independent and not like my little shadow anymore.