r/ExAlgeria • u/Royal-Particular4095 • 15d ago

Discussion Thinking of getting tattoos

As I said in the title, I’ve been pondering about getting tattooed. I don’t live with my family anymore nor do I live in Algeria, and have always wanted to get a tattoo, and mark myself with something that’ll always remind me of this period of my life.

But still afraid of how it’ll be a source of conflict, and if « reappropriating my body » is worth the confrontation with my family and the risks related to it, which are not material, but only social and mental,

Any thoughts ?

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u/Nines__16 11d ago

Omg that’s so cool I envy you

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u/bottom-Apple-6771 11d ago

Wouldn't advise anyone to get tattoos.

You'll grow, your views will change, you might not like it anymore, also your skin will change and the tatoo won't look much good, depends where you want to have it done ofc.

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u/Royal-Particular4095 3d ago

You’re right, but only when the tattoo is not meaningful. Sure someone will regret tattooing a big ass « Only God can judge me » on their torso, but I doubt someone regrets tattooing a reference to a dead relative, see what I mean?

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u/RandomHumanMale1 11d ago

I mean its not necessary right ?

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u/Royal-Particular4095 3d ago

What kind of logic is this ? « Why would I buy a new pair of shoes the ones I bought 4 years ago are still perfectly fine » or « Why would I clean my car it’ll get dirty either way and it’s just a piece of metal », like actually what’s necessary at that point ?

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u/Bee_its_mee 10d ago

Good luck with that i want them too

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u/svperstarism 10d ago

personally if i ever wanted to get a tattoo, i’d do a very small one on my wrist, and i think excessive tattoos are unattractive tbh

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u/Acceptable_Mess_1003 7d ago

what's stopping u , it's crazy to me that u are asking this , you look like you are just seeking for attention

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u/Royal-Particular4095 3d ago

It’s literally in the post, « social risks related to be open about your beliefs and decisions », learn to read please

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u/Annual-Board-7853 6d ago

You can get half temporary tatoos and decide later.