I know a lot of people try to sit there and say "Oh, I got a tattoo because it meant something to me." If that were the case, tattoos would always be hidden, wouldn't they? If it meant something to you and was truly personal, you would want it to remain personal so you'd hide it. In my opinion, 9/10 people who get tattoos are actually insecure. Because if someone was TRULY comfortable in their own skin, not only would they not feel a need to GET a tattoo, but they would definitely have no need to show it off if they had one. You have no IDEA how many pictures I see of women with tattoos on dating sites, and in almost all of them they also have a picture of their tattoos. So, it's obvious they're trying to do something to compensate for something they feel they're lacking--attention. (And I feel the SAME way about those human pin-cushion piercings that make women look like they were in a fishing accident, like when they pierce their noses, eyebrows, lips, or tongues. Blech)
Back to tattoos...I mean, if a woman gets one SMALL one, it is hidden even if she is wearing a bikini, and not on her breasts (Which should always be a no-no--honestly--that's something men like to look at the most if you're not aware) I will then at least somewhat understand if it was something personal because then it would be obvious that it WAS by her REALLY making an effort to HIDE it! But if someone puts one where it can be shown off even in a swimsuit, has more than one, or it's really large then, sorry--whether you can admit to it or not, you got it/them because you're trying to show off. Which, in my book, equals insecurity. So, my advice to you who are thinking about getting more tattoos if you have one/some, stop now. Because smart people are going to pick up on why you're doing that. And if you haven't got one but are thinking about one, although I personally don't condone them, if you HAVE to get one because it's personal, only get one, make it REALLY small, and hidden from view, perhaps to the right or left of your pubic bone or something so it truly DOES remain personal and even on the beach it stays that way.
You can agree to disagree if you want, but that's how I see it.
Those who feel comfortable in their own skin do not need to change it. Period.
