Why Couples Get Tattoos For Each Other -- And What Happens If They Break Up

In the moment, getting a couples tattoo with your loved one can sound like a really romantic idea. Because what says “I’m in this for the long-haul” more than getting identical (or, at the very least, matching) tattoos etched into your skin? Physically altering your body together screams “commitment” in a way that wedding rings or moving in together can’t even compete with, right? When you’re in a loving relationship, choosing to get a couples tattoo sounds like straight-up baller move… in the moment.

Key Takeaways:

The key to a good couples tattoo design, Abad said, is to base your idea off a mutual love you have for something, whether it’s a movie quote or a favorite food
That evergreen message still holds true for the 24-year-old, so the tattoo ― and the Instagram post about it ― stays.
The meaning is simple: we both like the rockabilly/retro/vintage lifestyle, so the tattoos are a representation of each of us, in quirky, alternative way that fits our style.

“The key to a good couples tattoo design, Abad said, is to base your idea off a mutual love you have for something, whether it’s a movie quote or a favorite food.”