Who has their lovers name tatooed on their arm?
By rainbow
@rainbow (6761)
February 3, 2007 3:17pm CST
Have you ever wondered why we do this?
In the middle ages young people drew names from a bowl to see who their valentine would be. They then wore this on their sleeve for one week and so the saying to wear your heart on your sleeve arose. It now means it's easy to see who you have feelings for.
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@shelagh77 (3643)
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4 Feb 07
Thanks rainbow but I will stick to the name on my sleeve for a week lol.
I have a deep aversion to all tattoos, and have had this aversion all my life. I don't make this feeling clear to my friends who do have tattoos, obviously as it is their decision and none of my business.
When a lady or gentleman reaches a certain age and the skin starts to sag and stretch some of these tattoos look absolutely hideous, and I think that is where my initial aversion comes from, a rather smelly and untidy relative with these horrid flappy tattoos!
However, I LOVE the idea of the heart on the sleeve and it was really interesting to know where that came from, thank you!
@shelagh77 (3643)
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4 Feb 07
I think the original idea is lovely and it would be nice to see people wearing tokens on their sleeves again.
Tattoos, though, not for me lol.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
12 Feb 07
No I haven't lol and I would never have a Tatoo I hate Pain. My Daughter had one little one done of a Dolphin,lol. It is ok to have the Name tatooed on you, but what about if the Relationship does not work? Then you are stuck with it for the rest of your Life, lol.
@hitzphillygirl (1235)
• United States
4 Feb 07
I would never do that. The only person's name I would get tattooed on me is my mom's.
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@michele609 (1687)
• United States
3 Feb 07
Well I have my childrens name tatooed on my arm bu no my fiancee....I really dont think that I am going to do that becasue I was young one I got my 2 tatoos and I think that these are the only ones I am going to keep.
@jwfarrimond (4473)
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3 Feb 07
Never knew that. Just goes to show that there's always something new to learn. And to respond to your specific question, I don't have any tatoos - never saw the point.
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@rainbow (6761)
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3 Feb 07
I think it's probably sensible not to have tattoos unless you are really sure what you want, I have 2, one has my older sons name on it, I haven't found the right one for my younger son yet.
I just thought it was an interesting Valentines story and decided to share it with my friends, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
3 Feb 07
I don't. I did that once with temporary tattoo but then it stuck and hurt so much to peel off. Since then wedding ring and necklace with his picture is all I wear.
