So we spend a fair bit of time at the water parks on the Gold COast and in the kids area surrounded by parents in various states of undress, my husband often comments that we are pretty much the only couple where both of us are completely free of tattoo's....

So who else is tattoo-less and is there a reason?

For me, I am too flippant in my likes to commit to anything, my style is very classic and elegant which visible tattoos just don't mesh with and I also have very pale skin that tattoos can look very harsh on...

Would love to hear others reasonings

DH doesn't have any tattoos. He says he'd like one but isn't sure what- he's been saying that since I got my first one. 7 years ago TBH I don't think he'll ever get one. He keeps rather hesitantly asking me- "there's such a thing as too many tattoos, don't you think?"

I don't have any, nor does my husband. I toyed with the idea when I was in my early 20's, but really, I had no real reason to get one. I would find it hard to pick one that would be relevant and suit me for the rest of my life. I was also worried I'd regret it when I got older.

Husband really doesn't like them, so that's why he doesn't have them.

Hubby and I don't. Ive said to him before that when we are 80, we will probably be the only 80 year olds without tattoos

My reason for not having one is a bit like you, I change my tastes like I change my underwear. I almost got one when I was 18 on holidays with friends, but couldnt decide on one (purely looked in the tattoo shop) and only sort of liked the one I chose. So glad I didnt get it, it would be a MAJOR regret - the only bonus would have been that it was going to be on my lower back so I wouldnt see it constantly. I often see some tatts and think that is going to look not so good if your skin gets a bit saggy in old age

I do find it interesting some of the designs people come up with and the reasons behind them getting some.

I have none (nor does my husband). They're not really my "thing".

I'm too fickle, anyway, so what I want one day, I'd change my mind about the next.

ETA: It's almost more of a sign of individuality to not have one now!

No, we don't either. My father had several which he regretted - always went on about the prejudice towards people with them in the workplace so I guess I've been scared into what opportunity I might miss out on

DH has toyed with the idea, but never seriously.

I did see a white ink tattoo on pinterest recently. Was a gorgeous elaborate floral design - the white ink wasn't too dissimilar to how a scar looks. I thought it might be a way to ease into tattoos if I ever chose to do it..!

This is me exactly. They're not my thing.

We don't either.

Seriously not my thing and hubby thinks they are revolting.

None here for my husband and I. Definitely not our thing. We both have jobs/career ambitions that don't go well with tattoos and we would be thrown out of our families as well! They do seem 'common' these days and I mean that in every sense of the word.

I don't, and never will. I'm quite happy with other people having them, but they're really not my thing, and I do think that a huge proportion of tattoos I see aren't appropriate or tasteful

It must be something about the people we work/socialise with, but I actually don't think I know virtually anyone who I see in the flesh who has one

Neither my husband nor I have them. On our recent trip to Hawaii we were surprised at how many guests at the resort we stayed at had really, really big ones (eg full sleeve or back). I would say that at least 1 in 5 of the women there sported a significantly sized tattoo. I don't know if it is an American thing (most of the other guests were from the US) but I hadn't ever noticed lots of large tattoos on women here.

I've never had the slightest inclination to get one... And if I did have the urge I'd be far too indecisive to select a design I could live with forever!

We have none

DH thought about it for a while but now 'everyone' has one so he's been turned off them too.

Just not my style. I have pierced ears but only one hole in each ear that I've had since I was a child. I've never been tempted to get more piercings in my ears or anywhere else either.

Just adding, I did get a henna tattoo done at the Indian Market in Singapore. I got Simon's name done in Tamil and a beautiful design around it. I loved it, but it was only there for just over a month, and even in that time I had to cover it in makeup for concerts, so it was quite a pain It was quite pale on my skin though - nothing too brash.

I dont have any and neither does Nathan. We have just never been interested in getting one. I just think of how silly they would look when I go all wrinkly and the pain involved.

We don't have any either. Andrew talked about one for quite a while but has never made a move to get it done, and I like it that way. I seriously considered one while living overseas (something to represent my two homes) but didn't get it done and it doesn't seem so important now I'm home.
My reasons have a lot to do with indecisiveness, the awareness I'd have it for ever, plus a career where it would need to be easily hidden.

I don't, and neither does my husband.

I thought about getting one for a long time when I was 18 but decided against it as I was worried one day I wouldn't like it, even though it would have had much sentimental value. Very glad I didn't do it.

Husband almost got one once, as in was sitting in the chair then said 'no, can't do this' - for the same reasons as me (this was before we got together).

When I mentioned a few years ago getting one as a tribute for my father (my brother has one which is quite tasteful), he laughed and said 'you couldn't pull that off, it's not your style!'. He was right They just aren't for me.

They are very common these days, and more obvious ones too. I see so many wrist and feet tattoos every day.

Neither DH nor I have any, he doesn't like them and I am too indecisive to risk it because I know I'd change my mind and hate it down the track if I ever did get one! They're not really my thing anyway...

I don't mind them on others though, an old work colleague had a full sleeve tattoo and I thought it really suited him.

Neither of us have them either.

They are just not my thing. Have never even contemplated getting one.

I don't have any and neither does my husband. Although I have nothing against tattoos, I prefer them on guys than on girls - tattoos on girls is not really my style. But that being said, if I found a design I really liked that had meaning, and was small and could be done somewhere fairly inconspicuous I wouldn't rule out ever getting one. But I would have to feel pretty strongly about wanting it - I've had a pierced eyebrow, belly and multiple ear piercings and as I got older and my tastes changed I hated them all and eventually took them all out bar one earring in each ear; a tattoo would be much harder to remove if I changed my mind!

Nope, neither of us have one. I just don't 'get' it and I just don't see the need.

Neither DH or I have tattoo's. And yes, sometimes I feel like we are the only ones that are not inked up.

As for why not? Never really appealed to me, but then neither has facial piercings (I only have my ears pierced and that's because my sister begged when we were 10 & 11 and to be fair mine got done too).

The closest I've come was a temporary tattoo at the Ekka one year....

I'm going to go against the grain and say I LOVE them. Sleeve tats on men, LOVE

I don't have any. I really want to get Nina's name and DOB but have just not gotten around to it. I keep telling myself its going to hurt too much but I've been through a fair bit of physical pain so should just get over that.

DH has a hummingbird on his bicep and I love it. It's just the outline and such a nice tattoo.

I don't have any, I'm not a fan and they're def not my thing... I just can't imagine being a nanna with tatts.

Neither DH nor I have one, nor would we be interested in getting one. I don't think they look very nice and rightly or wrongly, I make value judgements about those who choose to have them. I agree with everyone who has commented on what tattoos will look like when you get old - reminds me of the Circulon ad.

Neither of us have any either. We just aren't fans of them, plus I don't like pain and lets just say hubby would faint if he even saw the machine thingy that is used for a tat!!!

I have contemplated it for years but have never been able to decide upon something that I would want on my body for the rest of my days.

I sometimes think if I survived a traumatic event I may get some reminder of that tattooed on to me...maybe. See, so indecisive!!

I am so fascinated by people's tattoos and I love hearing the stories and reasons behind each one...that's why I think it's important to get something meaningful and significant, not something random, last minute or picked off the tattoo shop wall.

I HATE sleeves though, hate them (sorry Naomi! ) I also hate tattoos across the lower back of women, I am not sure why but it just seems so tacky...also on the boobs is hideous and I can Onky imagine how it would end up looking on an old lady

I don't have any, and have no intentions of ever getting one.

My DH has 1 which he got when he was about 18/19 but he has no intentions of ever getting any more.

We don't have any. I like the idea and enjoy some of the artisry in them but would never get one myself. I couldn't decide on anything and am a bit of a wimp

DH hates them so none for him!

I don't have a tattoo and have never really had an interest in them.

Mum and I were only recently talking about this, while I only know a couple of people my age with them, Mum who works in a well known clothing store said every second person is coming in with them - teenagers to older women, the tattoos over the b00bs, back/shoulders, you name it they are everywhere. Where as she said a couple of years ago it wasn't so common.

Brett however has 5. Two are the boys names with their birthdays, however I didn't like where he had them put. I just find it so odd he would get tattoos to cover his arms and legs with if he had the chance, and he thinks I am the odd one as they don't interest me. Luckily we aren't in a financial position for him to get them everytime he wants them!

I got a temporary one when I was 24 - it was a new technique whereby they use a tattoo needle but don't go through as many layers of skins, so between 2 and 5 years later, the ink will come to top and vanish.

What a perfect solution I thought - If I don't like it in a few years time, it wouldn't matter nor would I have to be a nanna with tatts!

12 years later I still have it! Gullible much?

I don't mind them as long as they can be hidden. I would love to get another one by Kat von D! I think there is nothing worse than seeing a beautiful woman dressed up to look elegant and then have tattoos showing. Angelina Jolie is my casing point!

I don't have any tattoes and never would.

They are just not my thing. I prefer the look of skin without drawings (or inkings) all over it.

But, that is just me, and each to their own.

On the other hand.... Hubby loves them and has about 5 (I think) in total? One on each shoulder blade on his back, one on each shoulder and another on his forearm.

We have lots of friends who don't have them and a few who do.

I agree though, I feel like I'm more in the minority nowadays.

We have none also. We are a bit older Gen X so not so common in our age group. Tattoos had a real stigma as I was growing up that they now seem to be losing and becoming more trendy.

They are way too permanent for my liking if i change my mind im stuck with it so I dont go there. And I really just dont like them. Hubby just never really wanted one doesnt see the point.

Louise

Neither hubby or I have one although I love the idea of tattoos and I like seeing them on people and finding out their stories. My friends hubby has their children's names on him and the tats are beautiful.

My style doesn't really suit alternative things but I love seeing them on other people eg dredlocks. I love Sarah Murdoch's tattoo. I only have one hole in each ear and never wanted to get anything else pierced.

I was going to get one on my back following the surgery as a reminder but wasn't keen on the pain.

People ask me if I want permanent reminders of my children on my body - I tell them I have stretch marks lol

this is me in a nutshell.

My husband is also tattoo free... and I hope my sons stay tattoo free also! I don't see the point of it really. But each to their own.

What a coincidence, me too

A friend of DH's who has all his 3 childrens' names tattooed asked me when DH was going to get Ben's name done, I said probably never, and he seemed shock and asked why (he and DH had their first tattoos done together when they were young.) I find it strange that people expect others to get their kids' names tattooed, I think if that's your thing then go for it, but if it's not then what's the big deal. i don't see it as being something you have to or should do once you have kiddies.

Neither my husband or I have tattoos. It has been considered, but im pretty sure it will never happen. My DH scars easily so he is actually worried if it would just scar so really doesnt want to take the risk at all.

I don't and neither does my hubby. I personally am not a huge fan of tattoos but each to their own. Some are nicer than others. I would never get one because I hate the idea of anything of that permanent. Plus I think they look a bit weird on old people and one day I plan on being old

Neither DH or I have tattoos. I think DH has entertained the thought but never gone through with it.

Neither myself nor my husband have any either. Definitely not my thing.

My husband and I don't have them and a few of our friends do but most don't - never ever wanted one.

I have a white one and love it. I'm going to get another, next month.

I don't have any tattoos - but would love to get one. I never would for the exact same reason as the below post...




Lol. I would love to get something as a reminder that What comes around Goes around - but I don't see why that can't be a picture on a wall or something

My husband has one as a memorial. He talks of getting more, and if he does I don't mind, but I would prefer they are where he can cover them.

I don't have any. I was very close to getting a white one after my Grandma passed away, but I bought a nice ring instead

I think some look better than others, and I prefer if they're meaningful to the person rather than there 'just because'.

I think that every time I see boob ones sticking out a bit. Or if its a really young chick I think youll regret that after pregnancy

Neither hubby nor I have tattoos. I'm not interested in them at all. I've never contemplated getting one either. Hubby feels the same way.

Well there you go Amy. Looks like you're in good company here in I-do!!!!

I have one though - a large bleeding eye skull on my right bicep.
No wait. I don't. Needless to say, neither does hub.

The only ones I've ever ever seen I like are armbands on Maori or islander (who have nice arms).... that is it.

And shoot me for saying this and sounding like an old lady, but I think they look completely skanky on women. I think they are cheap and trashy. One of my best friends has a large koru on her arm and it is FOUL. My sister has a peacock feather (??) on her belly - I HATE it.

No, not my thing... N doesn't have any tattoos either.

As much as they arent my thing I agree with this

I saw one on a girl that said dad he had passed away it was on her foot. To me this one was nice due to the meaning

Neither hubby nor I have any tattoos, but we do both want one eventually.

Ive known what ive wanted for about the last 10 years, so I know that I wont get sick of it, but its just been the pain of getting one thats put me off.

Im seriously thinking of getting one to mark my 30th birthday

I know quite a few people who dont have any, and a whole lot more who have a few or have alot..

I have 2 (a small one on my lower neck/back) and my angels name and a flower on my left wrist which isnt complete yet.

I also have my nose pierced and at one point I had my tounge and upper left ear pierced, which I had done when I was 18 and since then I have taken out the tounge ring and the one in the upper ear but I like my nose ring, I also have one in each ear lobe ehich I had done when I was like 18mths old..

I chose my tattoos for specific reasons, and I do want to get more. I will only ever get my childrens names (not even hubbys name) as my children will always be my children but something could happen between Rob and I that would change how we feel about each other..

Hubby doesnt have any, but has expressed a desire to get a few (a memorial for his dad, and one for Our son and daugher).. Im fine with him having tatts as long as they are tasteful and nothing stupid or gross looking..

One of my brothers has the decepticons logo and another has the autobots logo (from trasnformers).. My friends bf at the time got her name in BIG letters on his forearm (on the inside) and then they broke up.. so now he has a big KRISTY on his arm...

I have a few friends who bought a tattoo gun off ebay and ink, got drunk and went nuts tattooing each other.. Now that is stupid cause none of them could actually draw and have a bunch of stick figures on themselves..

If Oliver or Evelyn decided they wanted a tattoo, I believe it is their choice. I'll support it as long as it isnt gross, stupid or offensive, as long as it has a meaning and they have thought about it for a while and have stayed firm that they want it.. I cant really say anything if they do decide as that would make me a hypocrite..

I personally Like tattoos, the nice ones, there are a few that down the track the people will regret, but I am fine with growing old and having tattoos..