WHY?? And your thoughts on "ink"
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| Fri, 04-13-2007 - 7:49am |
Okay - this morning I have another profile interest from the hottest guy. He is 11 years younger, never married, doesn't have kids, doesn't really want any more kids. He is gorgeous and he loves most of the same activities. Is looking for friends first. There are pix with him with a dog, scuba diving (I do love doing that too), and biking - which is my number one interest because when I get to the point where I don't want to race, I want to ride all over the world.
Okay - but- there always has to be a but - he has tattoos. I am not talking one or two - I am talking all over his arms.
The top pictures have like 5 or 6 total on both arms and shoulders - that is pushing it. But the latest pic - which is March 07 he has a lot all over his arm below the sleeve line - and the caption says "gotta love the ink"
I really think I wouldn't mind 1 or 2. But all over? I can't!! Mostly for me - but that would horrify me to have that around DS as well.
ARRRRRRRRRRGGGH - so that one has to go to the delete pile.
What are your thoughts on ink?

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Yes - I am old fashioned, too and would never get one. But I do realize that the younger generations are really into them and I do like a younger guy that is more fun and fit - although I would also like one the same age or order if he is fun and fit. So I am trying to have an open mind.
One or two in a place that hides them with a shirt is okay. But as Janet puts it (thanks for giving me a term for this, Janet!), the "sleeves" of tattoos are not for me.
I am not going to write him back because I find them too distasteful and don't want to tell him that. Delete. What a bummer - because he was perfect on paper otherwise.
QB- who likes men with bodies graffitti free
I have a tattoo myself. It's on my lower back and it's just meaningful to me and it's not in a place where just anyone would see it. It's a butterfly that I got the day after my divorce that signifies a fresh new start in life. I'm actually considering one more teensy tiny one on the top of my foot.
My ex H had 2 tattoo's when I married him but then during the cousre of our marriage he went tattoo crazy and he now has sleeves. I HATE them but to each their own. I'm not against tattoo's obviously, since I have one, but I don't like them in excess.
~Dani~
I have a tattoo, and plan to get a couple more. But I still don't understand the sleeves. We were waiting in line for a ride at Disney, and a man in front of us had both of his arms completely black with white star "cut-outs" on his elbows and shoulders. At first glance, I thought he was wearing a long-sleeved shirt under his tank, which is what caught my attention. The woman with him had sleeves as well, which makes me think "how do they find serious jobs looking like that?"
I would never get a tattoo that isn't normally covered up in the course of the day (no, not *there*)... mine is on the back of my right shoulder. You can see it when I'm wearing a tank or bathing suit, but not when I'm working or wearing any type of normal shirt. My ankles are out because frankly, my legs are probably my best feature, and I wear a lot of skirts.
I have heard that people get tattoos during a majoy life event or to commemorate a major event. I think this is true of most people, but then some become addicted to the thrill- the pain, the pleasure of having it, the attention- and can't stop. I know for a fact I won't become addicted- I got mine when I was 21 and dealing with the divorce and two tiny kids. It's a triquetra, which is a celtic knot that stands for a couple of different things- the Holy Trinity if my mother asks, or the three stages of womanhood if anyone else does.
So, for me, a couple would be fine, but sleeves aren't an option. I have only ever dated a couple of guys with any, and one had his children's names running down his inner forearms, which was a turnoff to me. The names themselves were fine, but the placement to me wasn't great. I guss I don't mind them if they can be easily covered up.
Moody, getting caught up after a couple days of being gone
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I'm not big on the all-over tattooing either, especially on the arms or neck.
My bf doesn't have any tattoos, and I'm sure a couple of tattoos on him would not have been a deal-killer. But sleeves, especially on the lower arms, would be cause for concern. If I were into the rock scene or biker scene, I would probably have a different attitude, but it's just not my taste either.
Looks like I'm on my own limb here...I like the ink, A LOT. HOWEVER, not everyone who has a lot of ink can really carry it well. For me its the way it's carried. You can smell a poser a million miles away.
love boys with ink!
~ caryn