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Getting a tattoo is a big decision, and not one that most people take lightly. If your partner comes home with a new tattoo out of the blue and you aren’t a fan, learning how to live with it can feel like a challenge. In this article, we’ll share some helpful tips to help you communicate your feelings about the tattoo to your partner. We'll also explain some coping strategies you can use if you're still struggling to accept the tattoo.
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Expert Q&A
- QuestionWhat to do if your partner gets a tattoo you find ugly?Lia Huynh, LMFTLia Huynh is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in providing counseling services for individuals, couples, Christians, and Asian Americans. Lia holds a BA in Psychology from The University of California, Los Angeles, and an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy and Pupil Personnel Services from San Francisco State University.
Licensed Marriage & Family TherapistTry to understand why your partner likes the tattoo so much, and be happy that he's getting a tattoo that he likes. You can even ask him directly about why he wants the tattoo, and be understanding and supportive about the meaning behind this particular tattoo.
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References
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/head-games/201909/why-people-get-tattoos
- ↑ https://www.masslive.com/opinion/2021/04/ask-amy-i-cried-for-hours-when-my-husband-got-a-new-tattoo.html
- ↑ https://www.masslive.com/opinion/2021/04/ask-amy-i-cried-for-hours-when-my-husband-got-a-new-tattoo.html
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a17806652/ask-logan-ugly-tattoo-cheating-sti/
- ↑ https://www.glamour.com/story/readers-dilemma-help-my-boyfri
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/friendship-20/201709/should-you-go-couples-therapy
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a17806652/ask-logan-ugly-tattoo-cheating-sti/
About This Article
Even if you don’t like a tattoo your partner has, you can still come to terms with it over time. Whether your partner got it recently or they’ve had it for a number of years, remember that it’s their body and it's OK if you don't like all of their tattoos. You can still be happy that it makes your partner happy and it tells the story of a part of their life. You can also ask your partner about when and why they got the tattoo, since it might have some meaning that makes it special to them. Even if it doesn't have any meaning, they might have gotten it at an important time in their life or from a tattooist they liked. For more tips from our co-author, including how to tell your partner you dislike their tattoo, read on.
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