what do you think of getting your spouses name tattooed on you?

Question

first or last name. Or even a nickname

Answer 1

The only names you should get tattooed on you are your children or your parents.



Okay, maybe a dead pet that you really loved.

Answer 2

I think it's a bad idea. Even assuming that there's NO chance of divorce (which of course you can't ever assume), what happens if, God forbid, your spouse gets run over by a truck tomorrow? Or dies of cancer suddenly? A few years from now, when you're ready to start dating again, is your new partner really going to want to see your spouse's name every time they look at you?



If you really want to get a tattoo to commemorate your love, a better idea is to get matching tattoos of a symbol or design (a heart or a bird for example) that represents your love but isn't as specific as a name. That way, assuming you stay together, you'll always have matching tattoos, but if something should happen, you're not stuck with a tattoo of someone's name.

Answer 3

It's not a real curse. They don't exist. It is called a curse because 49 of 50 relationships do not last no matter how in love you think you are, and getting a tattoo of someone else doesn't make your chances of the relationship not lasting any greater, but it leaves you with a huge regret, that you'll have for the rest of your life, and you'll always see it and have to think about that person, so in a way you're "cursing" yourself, but it's not an actual curse. I wouldn't recommend it, even if the two are married.

Answer 4

I don't think that I would ever get a tattoo. About what you said about getting your spouse's last name tattooed on you, well being that he is your spouse it would more than likely be the both of your name. In other words you would be getting something that represents the both of you. I don't agree with it but to each its own.

Answer 5

I was married. Key word...WAS. Soon after we were married he was in military training. About a month before he was suppose to come home I got an American flag folded into a rose tattooed on my back with his name on it. We were married for a year and half...now were divorced and I have his name on my back. Its not a huge problem for me because Im going to get it covered up. But it does bother my current boyfriend a little but and it bothers me whenever I see it...just for the sheer fact that I have a mans name on me that was both physically and emotionally abusive to me.



If I ever get married again I will not get my husbands name tattooed on me. At least not right away, maybe after were married for some time.



I have 2 other guy friends who have had their wives names tattooed on them...neither one of them are still married. But on the other hand I have a couple family friends who have the tattooes of their spouses names and have been married for 20 years plus. Its a gamble. If you do get it done my suggestion would be to get it done in a size that if something does happen, and I hope it doesnt, that you are able to get it covered up.

Answer 6

My last tattoo was supposed to be my husband's name, but the artist refused to do it. He said he just finished covering up a name of someone and the yhad been married for 26 years. You never know. Maybe get something that represents both of you, which is what I did instead. That way if we'd ever divorce it wouldn't be that big of a deal.

Answer 7

Not a good idea-remember the 6 month rule. It is stated that anyone who gets their mates name or initial tattooed on them is dooming their relationship to last for only 6mths past the date of the tattoo.

I have a few friends who didn't believe in the rule and they are now walking around with their 'ex's' names on them. Mind you I don't think the break ups were within the 6 mths but they did split up.

Answer 8

Never get your spouse or boyfriend name on you. You just never know what will happen. You may feel that this is the only one for you. But things happen. And if that happens to you you would have to worry about removing the name or covering it up. I know a few people in that situation. not fun.

Answer 9

For the most part I like tattoos but I do not like the idea of getting names unless maybe it's their child's name. Even then, I wouldn't get any name tattooed on me.

Answer 10

My fiance is a tattoo artist and he has a strong theory that anyone who gets a name tattooed on them, breaks up. So, he won't get mine, and I won't get his. He's pretty much covered himself and I always get to look at "KARI" on his arm. It's lovely. Ha ha! He also has his daughter's name on his chest. But, he also has KARI'S other daughter tattooed on him & it's not even his kid. I don't like the idea at all. As you can imagine . . . LOL!



OOH OOH! I almost forgot! Funny story, my best friend is a guy and he was engaged to someone who had her ex husband's name tattooed on her lower back. He called me one day to ask how he could get past the fact that every time they're doing it (from behind) he has to look at KEVIN! Ha ha! Oh, that would seriously suck!



And also, my fiance will not tattoo names on his clients. He'd rather have them go somewhere else than do that.

Answer 11

I'd only get my children's names put on me.

My dad died when i was 7 and his mom died when when i was 18 and in their memory i didn't put a name on me i put a rose(my nana's name). I dont care for the whole words on my body especially a name.

My fiance is a cop and if, god forbid anything ever happened to him, I'd put something on me that was special between us.

Personally a name(especially that of a signicant other) is a curse, love doesn't always last, that tattoo will and then youd have to remove it. which is a lot more painful than getting a tat to begin with.....so just thik about it.

Answer 12

It's a curse! I have a celtic tattoo in honor of my husband's being Irish, but would not tattoo his name or nickname on me (plus, since his nickname is @ss...I don't think that's appropriate. lol). I do have my first husband's initial on me...he was killed in an accident, so I have a memorial cross with his initials, date of birth, and date of death on it. It was part of the healing process for me. Maybe woulnd't be for everyone though......

Answer 13

I don't think that is a good idea. The rate of divorce in today's society no one can be sure of anything. So, if you end up divorced for whatever reason then you have their named tattooed on your body. Do you think the next person you get involve with will want to see that? I don't think so.

Answer 14

Its the kiss of death. There are ways to communicate your love for a person with a tattoo that doenst involve using their name. Tattooing someone elses name on your body (other than your momma or your kids), is not a good idea. But maybe something else. My sister-in-law has her husbands initial on her, but she can play it off to mean lots of things (its also her grandfathers first inital) Her husband has her lip print on his wrist.



Get the idea?

Answer 15

Not recommended. You THINK you'll never divorce and need painful tattoo removal. But statistically, you have a 50-50 chance. Also, what if you're widowed some day and wish to remarry? You never know what the future will bring.

Answer 16

I think having anyone's name, other than your child's tattoo'd on you is a poor decision.



Relationships often end...the tattoo isn't easy to get rid of. Even though you may feel you'll be with this person forever, odds are high that you won't.



Maybe a symbol or something that has meaning for both of you, but that wouldn't be awkward should he not be in your life down the road.

Answer 17

My spouse, and I have plenty of tattoos, but we both agree the name thing is not going to happen. It's a personal preference of ours. I think if you choose to go for it, put it where only you, and your partner will see them. near your pelvic area, is a good place.

Answer 18

Personally speaking- I regret a tatoo I have because the marriage ended up in divorce and now I am stuck with it.



You just never know what the future holds and tatoos are permanent (and extrememly expensive and painful to remove!)

Answer 19

Tattoo last forever... we think spouses do too but they really don't. It's a VERY personal choice.

Answer 20

doing that is the most certain way to break up with a person. Only your kids names should be tattooed on you.

Answer 21

Not a good idea.....ever. Try getting a tattoo with their initials hidden within it. Only you can see and will know it's there but if you pointed it out to someone they would be able to see also.

Answer 22

I don't see any problem with it, but you will hear nasty things from people on here who have problems with people having differing opinions than their own. A lot of people just don't like tattoos in general so they will knock any sort of them. It's your body, if you want to express your love through art then go ahead. I think it's stupid when I see girls who are about 18 with their bf's name tattooed on them, but I don't see where marriage is any less commitment than a tattoo.

Answer 23

We have a small special saying I got tattooed on me. It's not a lot but it means something to me when I see it. Even if we were to break up no one would knows what it means but me and him.

Answer 24

It's a great idea ! My friend has the names of all 4 of her ex-husbands tattooed on her arm...they look cool and they help her keep track of child support payments too, she puts tiny checks by the names once a month when the money comes in.

Answer 25

I agree with effin drunk



getting your spouses name or even nickname on you is bad luck, you are basically cursing your relationship.

Answer 26

My crystal ball says there is a painful, expensive, and not too attractive cover up tattoo in your future.

Answer 27

NEVER-

things happen

like a divorce, or them cheating on you

If you feel the need to tat a persons name on you?

do your childs name

Answer 28

Never get a tatoo with your spouses name on you...it's bad kharma, you will end up breaking up.

Answer 29

I think that it is alright as long as you stay with them.



But my grand father had "Nora" (the name and the bare chested rendering from the waist up) on his arm but my grand mother's name was Rose. My point, make sure you love'em.

Answer 30

I dont think names should be tattoos, tattooa are supposed to be body aret, not body labels.

Answer 31

No, You never know what will happen. My theory is that you only put the names of blood relates on you (parents, children, etc.)

Answer 32

Not a wise thing to do cause if things don't work out you'll have to get a painful and expensive tatoo removal so you can move on.

Answer 33

If you have been married a LONG LONG time, I was married 40yrs before I did. After he passed away I had a portrait of him done on my leg

Answer 34

i would not get his name but we are thinking of getting matching tattoos or him get one half and i get the other. i would NOT get anyones name....mine, his, my kids, my parents, no one. i think it is generic and shows a lack of an imagination.

Answer 35

some people are all for it. personally,i wouldn't and don't think anyone should get a a name put on you for obvious reasons.unless it's for someone who has passed out of a memory.but that's just me...

Answer 36

That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard then what are you going to do when you separate and its very likely with today age then you have to make is bigger and cover it up with something else. Dont do it

Answer 37

DON'T DO IT! No matter what you're feeling right now, it might not last...but the tattoo will. I have my daughter's name on my chest, but she will ALWAYS be my daughter.

Answer 38

Every single person I know that has done that has eventually gotten divorced. Not recommended.

Answer 39

only names is a pet or a child sorry

Answer 40

Yes i do.



I have it in nice, classic cursive writing on my wrist. his last name. our last name actually.



and im not one for tattoos. i always told myself that iw ould never get one. but i have two now.



one of my write,



and a yellow tulip on my shoulder for my mother.

Answer 41

Im doing it. ANd it may sound dumb to people or not smart.

But i believe marriage is forever.

And there is not a reason in my

mind that i wouldnt.

Answer 42

I'm not one for tattoos, so I'd say a resounding NO. I don't care how popular they are, they still look trashy to me.

Answer 43

i have several tats and one of them is his nickname - bit of a private joke in a private spot! lol i have no problem with it, tho many people have asked

'what if you split up?'

well my answer is this,

'my tats are my history, my life, me! take it or leave it!'

and after almost 41 years splitting up isn't gonna happen! i'm going in for another tat this year!

Answer 44

Bad idea as sometimes things happen.

Answer 45

Save the money to take it off because it is expensive!

Answer 46

Dont do it, ever! My mom got my dads name tattoed and they divorsed after 18 years, now she is stuck with his name.

Answer 47

I think it's stupid. Most likely you'll regret it, for some reason or another

Answer 48

I think tattoos are trashy... I wouldn't marry a person who would even consider such a stupid idea.

Answer 49

noooo dont because if it goes bad his name will be burned on u forever

Answer 50

nothing lasts 4eva..... and wots the point of inflicting pain on urself. if u luv sumone u dont need a tatoo to proove it... plus i think it looks abit possesive

Answer 51

I would get my husbands...but he won't get mine...he says that once you get another person's name on you; you end up breaking up....

Answer 52

I think tatooes like that are ugly. Being permanently INKED on my or someones body I think is stupid not to mention I think it defiles ones body.... I personally hate tatooes.

Answer 53

I don't think that's a good ideal ... what happens if you guy broke up?????

Answer 54

my dad didnt get my mom's name tatooed on him b/c what if they ever split up? well they did, but he got my name tatooed on him instead...

Answer 55

I would never do it personally.

Answer 56

Wouldn't you feel silly if you had a Dick Peters?

Answer 57

I wouldn't do it, but that's just me.

Answer 58

I think it is about the stupidest thing ever. Have you learned nothing from celeb's?

Answer 59

terrible idea.

Answer 60

NOOOOOOOOOO!

Answer 61

I love the idea! I'm hoping to do it myself.