| So you decided you are in love, and the person of | | | | ceremony. The vows you make can disappear into |
| your dreams will always be with you. Now it is time | | | | the air, but a tattoo can be forever. Though you can |
| to show them just how much you care so you have | | | | always cover a name tattoo with another design, |
| their name tattooed on your body. All very romantic | | | | you will always be reminded of why that new design |
| and showy, but what happens when the relationship | | | | is there. Many people in the heat of the moment feel |
| peters out? Now you are left with a name on your | | | | they want to pledge their love to someone and to |
| body in ink that seems indelible. | | | | show them their intent have their name tattooed on |
| The Pros and Cons of a Name Tattoo | | | | their body. |
| There are many reasons you might get a name | | | | Now that the relationship has ended, the tattoo is still |
| tattoo. Perhaps your best friend or a loved one has | | | | visible. Even if you have it in a personal area any new |
| died and you want to honor them with a name | | | | relationship you may begin, that person will eventually |
| tattoo. That is something you will probably never | | | | see the name that is tattooed on you. Tattoos can |
| want to get rid of. Maybe you are a parent and you | | | | be removed with laser surgical procedures. This is |
| want to inscribe the name of your children as body | | | | quite painful and may leave a lasting scar which will |
| art; this too is an acceptable name tattoo. But when | | | | still remind you of what was once written there. |
| you tattoo a name of a person you are currently | | | | Though a name tattoo may seem like a tribute to |
| dating, this is when it can get complicated. | | | | your true love, it can really backfire when a painful |
| Giving tribute to a loved one with a name tattoo is | | | | breakup is in your future. If you are not the one |
| an honor. But you need to be sure that the love you | | | | doing the separating, it can be a constant reminder |
| have is going to last forever because the ink will do | | | | of what you have lost. |
| just that. If you are a fan of an actor, a rock band | | | | So before you go about putting a name tattoo on |
| or some other celebrity, tattooing their name on your | | | | your body, think about how long the relationship |
| body may be a mistake. How do you know you will | | | | might last and how committed you are to the other |
| still like these people, virtually strangers, long after | | | | person. As we said, a name tattoo of a child is |
| their name is tattooed on your skin? | | | | something you will want forever, but someone you |
| Getting Rid of an Unwanted Name Tattoo | | | | are dating; if it doesn't work out, you will want to rid |
| When you have someone's name tattooed on your | | | | yourself of any and all reminders and that includes |
| body, it is a bigger commitment than a marriage | | | | the name tattoo on your body. |