Want a tattoo so bad but too afraid of what people will think

[Sunshineeee9]

Hi everyone, I just wanted to ask for your opinions please, I’ve always wanted a tattoo so bad of a cross on my ribs. I’ve wanted it for 13 years now. I live in the states, born here, but my parents are from another country/culture, I know how other cultures can be so harsh regarding tattoos on women, and I don’t want anything to make me look like a bad personality. I know ribs are hidden, but I was going to get it today, then I found I needed to get an ekg so I didn’t get the tattoo because I need to pull my shirt up and therefore the doctor/ nurse my think I’m a junky...I know it sounds crazy, but this is a social anxiety forum, so you guys and girls get what I mean. Any advice is appreciated!

 

[Rinka]

I suppose, nowerdays almost everyone has tattoos and the sigma of being an anti social person can be seen as obsolete. Obviously depending and your cultural background, it might be different. May I ask which one it is?

 

[Sunshineeee9]

I’m middle eastern , I feel in my culture many women are oversexualized objects, living to please men, that’s how they feel worthy, and I don’t want to feel oversexualized by a tattoo, but to me, a tattoo is different and I still want it , so that’s my dilemma

 

[Rinka]

I see. I suppose, it’s hard to distance yourself from your cultural background, but don’t forget, you are your own person. You don’t need to fulfil role models or be a certain way. It’s easy to say, I know. But if you really want to have the tattoo and not just because it pretty, but because it has deeper meaning for you, you should follow your heart.

 

[avverie]

Tattoos are welcome now. I know it’s easier said than done but if you wanted it that long then screw what everyone thinks. You live once so live it the way you want too. I got a big chest tattoo and my dad told me not too because chest tattoos are ugly on girls but I said if I want it then I’m getting it I don’t care what anyone thinks and guess what I finally got it and I get so many compliments on the tattoo. I hope you figure it out. I know this isn’t much help, but just think about how you only live once.


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[Kelculator]

If you are unsure but still want a tattoo (you've wanted one for so long!), maybe you can try getting one in more hidden areas, like on your toes, ankle, a small word on the waist... etc, first. Would that be a good start or at least give you a bit satisfaction?