Getting a tattoo because it's pretty - opinions?

butterfly tattoo japanese image

I'm 16, looking to change my image. I've been a little obsessed with tattoos lately. I'm thinking of getting a butterfly tattoo on my wrist - but purely just because I think it'll look nice. However, I know a lot of people moan about that type of thing, "pointless" tattoos, getting a tattoo for the sake of it. Should I only get tattoos that actually MEAN something to me? For instance, I also want to get the japanese characters for "life" tattooed on me somewhere, partly because I like Japanese culture, but mainly because I've been having suicidal thoughts lately and I want to get something to remind me of the joys of living, I suppose. Is the japanese tattoo therefore better than the butterfly tattoo? I'm planning on getting both, but, in your opinion, is it dumb to get a tattoo just because it looks nice?

Answer
Don't worry about what other people think about your tattoo. I have multiple that are very meaningful to me but I also have a few that I've just always loved the way it looks and wanted it on my body and I'm not afraid to tell people that. One thing I would suggest, unless you know what you're doing the rest of your life (job wise) don't get it on your wrist. A lot of places frown upon tattoos in general but especially ones that are visible in a work uniform. A butterfly or japanese writing would look good on the back of your neck. Or your shoulder blade, that's where my first tattoo was. Partially because I wasn't allowed to get it on my arms because of work and it was a bigger area which allowed there to be more detail.

What are some good matching best friend tattoos?

Andrea

Me and my best friend are planning to get matching tattoos in a couple months. We're both 18 and we've been best friends since kinder,and since we've been best friends for such a long time,I had the idea to get matching tattoos. I want us to get tattoos that we won't regret having. Please show pictures or give me an idea of a tattoo we should get c: and please no negative comments..
Thank you (:

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That's really cool that you came up with that :)
(These would all be matching so you each would have the same one. I would recommend getting them tattooed on your wrist, shoulder/upper arm, neck or upperback.)

-Little angels
-Charm bracelets (I've seen these and they can be customized to say your names or something different)
-Butterflies
-infinity hearts (look great on the wrist)***
-rag dolls
-two little cartoon, almost anime looking girls holding hand
-flowers
-Japanese symbols for maybe friendship

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