jay1983 Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 I have some heavy ink, a 3 quarter sleeve on one arm and a half on the other. I'm contemplating going all the way down to my wrist on one arm, but if that turns away too many nice gals, I wouldn't wanna do it. What do you think when you first see a guy with tattoos, how much is too much?
RecentChange Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 Quality work? I find it hot - but I don't know what your definition of "nice girl" is. I have never considered myself a "nice girl" - responsible adult with a white collar career - yes. Maybe even a lady on the streets, and a freak in the sheets. A goody two shoes, nope. Also, what part of the country are you in? Here is SF, tattoos, even full sleeves are pretty mainstream. 6
sandylee1 Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 It's a personal choice but I'm not keen on that amount of ink. Some girls are really into them, for the guy and themselves. I do think any more that what you have would put a lot of girls off, but it's your body. 1
central Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 You can't make a choice based on what some women may like. Do what you like, and find the women who like you as you are. There are plenty. 10
MidwestUSA Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 I'm with recent, if it's quality, fine. Don't just be slapping them on there to have them. I don't even notice H's anymore. In fact, if you asked me what's on his right arm, I couldn't tell you. They didn't bother me when I met him, and his back is really well done. His left arm was done by a guy I graduated with, great artist. Could use some touch up, it's pretty faded. I'd have an issue with face/necks, but that's me. And NO names! Unless it's mom, or Cici. And I'm not keen on guys having them on thighs, but calves work. I'll warn you, tho. Sadly, even in construction, they can be frowned upon. He had to wear long sleeves in the heat here when working in homes of wealthier clients. 1
Author jay1983 Posted May 12, 2016 Author Posted May 12, 2016 You can't make a choice based on what some women may like. Do what you like, and find the women who like you as you are. There are plenty. yes and no. You have to give and take and a little. You can do things you wanna do, but actions have consequences. You have to draw the line somewhere. I'd like to beat up some people who get on my nerves, but that might get me in trouble. I'd like to go out get drunk and eat pizza everyday, but that'll take a toll on me and have an affect on my performance at work as well as my health. Point being where do you draw the line? Little ink on the shoulder, half sleeve, full sleeve, hands, neck, face? Yeah there are girls who like guys with their faces tatted, but ah.......I'll stop there.
Michelle ma Belle Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 I'm with Recent Change, I love tattoos on men provided it's tasteful and had some thought behind them etc. It's definitely not a deal breaker for me. My attraction goes deeper than just the ink on your body.
d0nnivain Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 I would have previously said any ink is too much but DH has 5 tattoos. I didn't seen any of them until we got intimate. If I see the full sleeve I am generally turned off. More then just your romantic prospects, before you get a full sleeve think about how a potential employer will view your body art. At the end of the day it's your body & your decision. You have to do what will make you happy in the long run. 1
darkbloom Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 It's more about the person inside the tattoos IMO. I've been attracted to guys with none and I've been attracted to fully tattooed guys. No face tattoos though. Unless you just got out of prison. 1
losangelena Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 The first thing I think when I see a heavily tattooed fellow is assume they'd never go for me because I look too straight-laced. However, I'm not turned off unless the ink is on their face. I think that surprises some people. 2
S_A Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 As a guy, I prefer no ink on a woman. However, if she has got ink, there had better be a lot of it. Not a fan of the girl with the tramp stamp or the ankle tattoo. With regard to ink, I prefer the extremes (either no ink, or half a body's worth )
Gloria25 Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 Neck, face, and over a certain percentage of their body is a turn off... A whole arm wouldn't bother me - but then again, I have like 9 tattoos - some big, some small. I like guys with ink, I feel like they have an "edge" to them. I consider myself a "straight laced", boring, conservative, prude at times - but I have a wild side/edge to myself and appreciate that balance in a guy too. I also ensure that in a professional setting, I'm covered up and they cannot be seen. People who come to work and expose their tattoos, I believe they should cover up. But that's me...not sure how many women would feel. I thought tattoos were more mainstream now a days?
Arieswoman Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 For me, any ink is too much - but it's your body. 1
Tiger Lily Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 What do you think when you first see a guy with tattoos, how much is too much? Yes, but how much money do you have? I'm being facetious of course, but there is some truth in that I think most women are a little more complex in finding a suitable mate. I don't think that most women would say, "Well, he's a really nice guy, educated, steady job, hot, and treats his mom well...but he has tattoos -- deal breaker!" And, what are the tattoos of? Naked women, guns, and gang signs could be an immediate turn-off to a "nice girl" but something more "artsy" might get a more accepting reaction. Tattoos are really common these days. I think you could find a respectable girl who is into the tattoo culture or at least understands your penchant for it. If you have difficulty in finding a nice girl, I imagine that there could be more involved than just tattoos. 2
xxoo Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 I don't like them in unprofessional areas: face, neck, hAnds. I'm a forearm addict, and prefer those to be ink free. Its sort of like an ugly tattoo on beautiful cleavage for me--a shame. Otherwise, I find tattoos hot.
BelleSkye Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 I have some heavy ink, a 3 quarter sleeve on one arm and a half on the other. I'm contemplating going all the way down to my wrist on one arm, but if that turns away too many nice gals, I wouldn't wanna do it. What do you think when you first see a guy with tattoos, how much is too much? To me - tattoos are fine as long as it does not contain cartoon characters, people's names and mandarin writing. Skin tone as well is important. Some people have better skin tone than others which makes the tattoo contract brighter and clearer.
ChocolateRain Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 I have some heavy ink, a 3 quarter sleeve on one arm and a half on the other. I'm contemplating going all the way down to my wrist on one arm, but if that turns away too many nice gals, I wouldn't wanna do it. What do you think when you first see a guy with tattoos, how much is too much? http://yourblackworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/e4a4theroc.jpg ^that ...^that right there ....... this is just about right
O'Malley Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 Tattoos are really common these days. I think you could find a respectable girl who is into the tattoo culture or at least understands your penchant for it. If you have difficulty in finding a nice girl, I imagine that there could be more involved than just tattoos. This. Plenty of nice people 50 and under have ink, the stigma has decreased considerably in most places and even people with full sleeves aren't an unusual sight these days in most U.S. cities. You might not make the initial cut with more conservative types and those who prefer a very clean cut look, but unless your work is offensive or horribly done, plenty will look past the tattoos. For me, aesthetics does come into play; I've dated heavily tattooed men, but they have to go well with his overall appearance. If the tattoos get more attention than the guy's body and face, he might have more issues getting past first impressions. 1
Cherryz Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 Even thou tattoo is more accepted generally now. It do have his history and image, and a psychology part. And that have never change! If im not mistaken just before regular people started putting it, it was something that was more associated with prisoners and the underworld. Still today you find some tattoos of them that regular people put without knowing the meaning of it. The negative image of it is that people see you as: -a gangster -not intelligent ,but sly or dumb -a criminal -trouble maker -someone with no high positions or no job or no legal job or stable and not care to have also -rebel/ breaking rules/ been in jail or often in it, hooligan -aggressive/ violent person -someone that is not to be trusted -someone raw( not soft loving etc). And so on. Some jobs also dont hire you if you have tattoos and piercing showing. Like working in banks. Even thou you may be a nice person, the change that tattoo/piercing give to your image is real. Not everyone see it as just art on someones body. If you are looking for nice girls or they are your type but you have no success, I guess you mean girls that dont have tattoo themselves, it seems then that yourself dont like girls with that type of "looks/ image"? And you are choosing for a type of image that dont match with the type of guy you are or want to be seen as by what you are looking for? People that like tattoo most of the time dont care if you have 1000000 of it. But people that dont like it really not looking for guys with it. They like you in your natural look. And you cant convince them to like tattoos. Rather you like it or not, people go first by first impression of what they see first. If you often like nice girls ( if you mean girls with no tattoo or who dont like it) then you will need more then just your looks to catch their attention and maybe get the chance to show them you are more then what they see on your body.And focus more on who you are then showing your body.
Toodaloo Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 Personally I hate tatoos. I can admire some of the artwork but when I am in love with a man his body just as it is is the only art work I need. Why throw paint all over the Mona Lisa? Tatoos are the same thing to me. That said while I am disappointed when I see them they are not a "turn off". So my advice? Its your body. Do what you want with it. The right girl for you will love you for who you are regardless of what you have painted on your body. If your tatoos make you happy then she will be happy with them too... Trust me on this. As a woman who hates them I have dated men who love them and it has not put me off. Sadly their attitude did but that is a separate topic from any tatoos they had... Just be yourself and if that means covering yourself in that way then so be it. 3
Tayla Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 5%. skin changes with age. Just cuz its permenent doesn't mean its going to look the same. 1
GunslingerRoland Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 As a guy, it would go pretty high the amount of tattoos that I could handle on a woman, if they were done well and they suited her. I wouldn't say no to dating Kat Von D if I was single.
Cherryz Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 And focus more on who you are then showing your body. And once you get there with them and they be open go on dates and to know you. they may not become a tattoo fan, but get to know you and like you for you. 1
sandylee1 Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 There are some jobs you can't get with that amount of ink in some parts of the world. 1
jen1447 Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 For me, any ink is too much - but it's your body. Agree w/Aries (and Toodles) - never been a fan. I'm usually disappointed when I find them but it's not like they're a dealbreaker at that point unless they're really crazy. To me, skin itself is beautiful, not really stuff drawn on skin. If you like art, do it on paper instead. 2
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