Breaking the Barrier

[inkedtilend]

First off I dont really dont have a problem with sex. I can get it on a regular basis but relationships are a different story. I dotn think it is cause i am unattractive. I am 6'3" 185 lbs but i am heavily tattooed. I have both arms sleeved, both hands, most of my back, on of my ribs, chest, and a good bit of my legs. The people who i am involved with sexually dont want a relationship due to this. I guess what i am trying to figure out what people from different areas have to say about dating guys who are tattooed to this level.

[monie]

Well I personally wouldn't find it a problem. I've never actually dated anyone that was heavily tattooed like that, but thats purely do to coincidence. The only factor I can see that someone would have with it would be the possibility of future job insecurity. Not a lot of employers look to hire heavily tattooed people- its not good for their image I suppose.

[inkedtilend]

Thanks for the info. Job security is a likely problem tattooed people have. However this isnt a problem i have. I have went to school to become a surgical tech. I am currently working in that field. My boss has no problem with my looks.

[monie]

Well congrats on a great position! However, do the people you see know that? If so, I cant think of anything else. Perhaps they just think people (friends, family, etc) wont take you seriously.

[inkedtilend]

Yes, the people I know understand I have a very dependable job. I have been thinking it is due to what their parents and other family members might think of me. Not so much their friends because they all talk to me considerably and enjoy hanging out. Then again its hard to say really. I can go other places around the United States and have no problem finding girls that are willing to date and have a relationship but here i cant find that. People tattooed as much as i am are not very common around here. It is slowly getting to be where you see more and more heavily tattooed people here. Everyone always talked bad about the choices i made as far as the tattoos go. They said it would affect my job and everything else. I am determined to show them other wise as i have already proved them wrong with the job thing. I am currently doing very well for a 21 yr old guy. The relationship thing is the only problem i have with the tattoos.

[MizMinx555]

Ya know... as a 21 year old woman who's still in college and no where NEAR independant... I agree... your doing DAMN well for yourself. For your age, where you are in life is amazing! Tattoo's or no tattoo's... If the girls you're dating are refusing relationships with you because of the fact that you have ink on your arms, then you're not dating the right girls, cuz thats crap! The right girl wont care, it wouldnt even occur to her. I know this isnt really very helpful... but that just makes me so mad! That someone would be so superficial... its ridiculous. This is kind of like a stock response but its true... the right woman will come along, you just have to be patient... Sorry I couldnt be more helpful...