Nearly One-Third Of People With Tattoos Regret Getting One: Are You Proud of Your Tattoo?

by mrosen814 Posted 2012/07/12 22:00:00

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According to a new survey out of the U.K., approximately one third of people with tattoos, regret ever getting one. Further, the survey went on to report that men were more likely to have regret over a tattoo than women. The survey included 580 responses (53 percent men, 47 percent women) from people ages 16 and older (half of them were older than age 40), who had visible tattoos.

HUFFINGTONPOST.COM reports:
Nearly a third of people with tattoos regret getting one, according to a small new survey out of the United Kingdom. The survey findings, presented at the annual meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists, showed that men were more likely to have tattoo regret than women.

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Wanderer 2012/07/12 23:12:27 (edited)

Yes

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I'm very proud of my tattoo,I got it when I was 16yrs of age and it was illegal at the time.

I saw motorcycles as almost a religion and Harley Davidson were the pick of the crop then and still it seems now...

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emmes 2012/12/02 15:08:41

Yes

I love my tattoos. I drew the designs myself specifically for a part of the body that I want it on. I also talk to the artist to help with my designs. I also have 12 piercings that are placed in a way you can cover up my gauges are small so I can close them up if I want. It's all about placement and how much the design relates to you. So take your time.

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CwrazyLwina 2012/07/21 01:03:58

No

haven't gotten one yet!

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CAPISCE 2012/07/16 15:06:14

No

It's cool at 20 years old---not so much as you age

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Miss Bren's Law 2012-2013 2012/07/16 14:52:39

Yes

I have regretted each one (13 cute and feminine) the day after but that feeling of "regret" has only lasted for about 24hours.. that's it- I think that may be the "norm" for most people.. our first reaction is.. "OMG what did I do" but that quickly turns to ... "OMG I LOVE IT... I want another one) giggle giggle

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art1ej 2012/07/16 14:03:24

Yes

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Lady Winters 2012/07/16 13:41:07

No

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None of the above, I don't have one. lol :)

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heirsof... to Lady Wi... 2012/07/16 15:00:12

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I don't have one either. I wouldn't get one if they paid me to get one.

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MandaLynne 2012/07/16 12:48:26

Yes

By conscious decision, I waited 20 years from the time I first wanted a tattoo until I got one, so no, I do not regret getting it.

I also was smart enough to get a small one that can only be seen if I choose for it to be seen. (inside left ankle)

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BOOGIE-WOOGIE-MUSIC-MAN-ROC... 2012/07/16 11:40:47

Yes

Yeah

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AN 2012/07/16 10:03:24

Yes

the problem is not with tattooing but with the ppl getting them...

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Rob Williams 2012/07/16 07:16:31

Yes

It's a memorial to my beloved Dad.

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Merlin 2012/07/16 05:16:49

Yes

That's why everyone tells you to think of what you're about to get. Don't get any names and don't get anything you like just at the time.

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sol 2012/07/16 04:20:15

Yes

A lot of people get things that have no meaning to them. Everyone I have pertains to me in some way.

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strawberry 2012/07/16 03:11:49

Yes

I knew exactly what type of tattoo I wanted. Many people become compulsive getting tattoos then later regret doing so. Men most likely do regret their tattoos because they think tattoos are macho, go crazy putting large tattoos all over their bodies. Women usually take time to think what style tattoo they would like often smaller ones, more dainty, putting them on sexy parts of their bodies.

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Apache 2012/07/16 03:02:33

No

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Never had one, never plan to have one. I'm OK in my skin and I don't need to be a walking billboard.

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Megan to Apache 2012/07/16 14:59:24

That's a bit offensive. People with tattoos aren't 'walking billboards.' If done tastefully, tattoos can be very artistic and meaningful.

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Apache to Megan 2012/07/17 14:41:13

And what if you get tired of them? Then what?

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Jana ♥ ♥ ♥ 2012/07/16 02:42:27

No

Clicked the wrong button,yes I am proud of my two,i would not mind a third,later!!

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««Gingey, the Master Debate... 2012/07/16 01:30:18

No

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I have no tattoos nor do I have any desire to get one.

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paul 2012/07/16 00:42:53
heirsof... to paul 2012/07/16 15:01:24 (edited)

+1

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paul to heirsof... 2012/07/16 22:54:55

Hahahaha

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dekecds 2012/07/15 23:40:45

Yes

I love it and I always will. It's a permanent piece of art (all of them are)

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the_old_coach 2012/07/15 19:53:55

Yes

LOL. I've done some cover-up but I'm fully sleeved right and left and have 2 on my chest and 2 on my back that will be part of my vest and backpiece. I have NO problems with my "tattoo(s)."

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philly 2012/07/15 19:37:38

Yes

I am very proud of them but I took a while and really thought about what I wanted so as not to regret them later my next two tattoos are going to be my kids name and the next one after that will be a memorial for my parents who have passed away,they will mean something to me so I will not regret them

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Tigger Too 2012/07/15 19:24:25
Sarah 2012/07/15 19:10:03

No

i dont have one...yet but when i get one i wont regret one bit :)

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Sailor Jerry 2012/07/15 18:37:35

Yes

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i just got my tattoo a couple of days ago, and i love it.

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Heisenberg 2012/07/15 18:21:35

No

I don't have any tattoos.

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earl.rums 2012/07/15 18:00:04

Yes

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Tattoos are an expression of art and an expression of who you are. Tattoos have a bad rap and it baffles me. America is still in the 50's mindset.

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dekecds to earl.rums 2012/07/15 23:45:22

I love them and I have three large pieces on my left leg, back and right arm. I disagree that all tattoos are an expression of art. I also understand how tattoos get a bad rap. They are synonymous with illicit activity, bikers, gangs, convicts,rebels, and sailors! ;)

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DeborahLakeHelen 2012/07/15 13:35:12

No

I don't have any tattoos, but I do know a bunch of people who have them. The majorty of those I know with tattoos say they regret getting them, especially if they're a "rebound" tatt.

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Playerazzi 2012/07/15 13:04:41

No

... and I'm not going to get one.

"You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves: I am the Lord" (Leviticus 19:28)

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Sailor ... to Playerazzi 2012/07/15 18:36:26
Playerazzi to Sailor ... 2012/07/16 08:51:42

Oh, dear, I didn't know you were so intolerant of alternative lifestyles.

I'm disappointed.

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the_old... to Playerazzi 2012/07/15 20:03:38

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This is what disgusts me with Christians and Muslims, who quote that crap from the Old Testement (of course, the Hebrews do not call it the Old Testement, only Christians do that).

I'm refering to the picking and choosing of verses to fit a particular need but conveniently forgetting others that they cannot or will not enforce.

Those rules were followed by a nomadic Middle Eastern tribe from thousands of years ago: Think times have changed just a little?

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dekecds to the_old... 2012/07/15 23:48:36

I am a Christian and I will at least say that it is completely out of context to use that verse as a commandment. I also feel that most Christians worst enemies are themselves. It really sucks to belong to this club, I'm surrounded by idiots.....

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Playerazzi to dekecds 2012/07/16 08:52:19

For a Christian, maybe.

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Playerazzi to the_old... 2012/07/16 08:53:17

Maybe they have.

And you know what? Maybe the Pythagorean theorem is also out of fashion, too. Maybe we should junk that for a more modern approach?

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jimf 2012/07/15 12:45:01

No

I wish I had not had it done.

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