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The Curse of the Name Tattoo

Tattoo legend has it that if you get a tattoo of a romantic partner’s name, or get a matching tattoo with them, that the relationship is doomed. This further before and after anecdotal evidence is by Curtis Richter at The Quillian in Allentown, PA.

I have three matching tattoos with ex-partners. Two dumped me, I dumped the other. I can’t say I won’t do it again, because I record my life with my body, and I don’t regret any of the tattoos in the least… But from everything I’ve seen, I’d suggest this curse applies in at least 80% of cases.

Comments

108 responses to “The Curse of the Name Tattoo”

  1. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    It depends on the people, not a curse. If you want it to work it will, specially if you are determined to make it work. Some people get too caught up in their selfishness that they do not realize they are the ones messing up a relationship. No curse is out there waiting for it’s next victim. It all depends on wether you control your mind or your mind controls you, If you have self-control you probably have a better chance of staying committed. So if you’re sure that it is something you want, then why not get your love’s name tattooed? I know I will, and since my son has his dad’s name, it has two meanings as well.

  2. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    It depends on the people, not a curse. If you want it to work it will, specially if you are determined to make it work. Some people get too caught up in their selfishness that they do not realize they are the ones messing up a relationship. No curse is out there waiting for it’s next victim. It all depends on wether you control your mind or your mind controls you, If you have self-control you probably have a better chance of staying committed. So if you’re sure that it is something you want, then why not get your love’s name tattooed? I know I will, and since my son has his dad’s name, it has two meanings as well.

  3. Daisy Avatar
    Daisy

    I have my ex’s name tatt’d on my lower back. I’ve had it for 7 years now. I regret it. True. But after seeing this,I’ve got an idea! Next month, I am getting my now husband’s name around my ring finger since I never wear them. I’m a stay at home mom so bleach doesn’t go well lol!! I am also getting a saying in German right above the sweet spot with his name underneath. It’s his nickname I gave him. If we don’t work out, I will still wear it with pride. The man has helped me raise my son who belongs to the asshole I have tatt’d above my ass. My husband jokes that it’s like getting another man’s ass while he’s at work!! I think it depends on the relationship.

  4. Daisy Avatar
    Daisy

    I have my ex’s name tatt’d on my lower back. I’ve had it for 7 years now. I regret it. True. But after seeing this,I’ve got an idea! Next month, I am getting my now husband’s name around my ring finger since I never wear them. I’m a stay at home mom so bleach doesn’t go well lol!! I am also getting a saying in German right above the sweet spot with his name underneath. It’s his nickname I gave him. If we don’t work out, I will still wear it with pride. The man has helped me raise my son who belongs to the asshole I have tatt’d above my ass. My husband jokes that it’s like getting another man’s ass while he’s at work!! I think it depends on the relationship.

  5. Daisy Avatar
    Daisy

    I have my ex’s name tatt’d on my lower back. I’ve had it for 7 years now. I regret it. True. But after seeing this,I’ve got an idea! Next month, I am getting my now husband’s name around my ring finger since I never wear them. I’m a stay at home mom so bleach doesn’t go well lol!! I am also getting a saying in German right above the sweet spot with his name underneath. It’s his nickname I gave him. If we don’t work out, I will still wear it with pride. The man has helped me raise my son who belongs to the asshole I have tatt’d above my ass. My husband jokes that it’s like getting another man’s ass while he’s at work!! I think it depends on the relationship.

  6. Melinda Salas Avatar
    Melinda Salas

    i belive in it i got a ex boyfrind nows name tattooed on my wrist and a week later we broke up then my house burnt down and i desided to get my kids names tattoed on me i have 8 kids but i stoped at my 5th one dcs termanated those 5 kids and gave me back my youngest 3 that were not tattooed on my arms

  7. Melinda Salas Avatar
    Melinda Salas

    i belive in it i got a ex boyfrind nows name tattooed on my wrist and a week later we broke up then my house burnt down and i desided to get my kids names tattoed on me i have 8 kids but i stoped at my 5th one dcs termanated those 5 kids and gave me back my youngest 3 that were not tattooed on my arms

  8. Melinda Salas Avatar
    Melinda Salas

    i belive in it i got a ex boyfrind nows name tattooed on my wrist and a week later we broke up then my house burnt down and i desided to get my kids names tattoed on me i have 8 kids but i stoped at my 5th one dcs termanated those 5 kids and gave me back my youngest 3 that were not tattooed on my arms

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