Tattoos

[Achilles]

Hey guys, what's your take on tattoos? Do you have any, if so where and what kind?
If not, what's your view on them?

I do have one, but it's hidden. When women see it, it always sparks a conversation about it, and I immediately notice a pickup in a woman's interest when she sees it. It has a Byronic quality to it and attaches a "yeah, I'm a bad boy but I don't advertise it" connotation. At least, that's my take.

Thoughts? Opinions?

 

[Thedoctor]

Achilles,

I have a couple tattoos and I think the important thing is that they carry meaning (or, at very least, a really cool story )

This is the important factor for it to be a Byronic quality. The other thing to keep in mind is the tattoos being congruent with your personality. If you have hand tattoos, for example, then you better be a badass. Like a soldier-who-has-seen-combat-badass.

Just my thoughts,

-Doc

 

[Achilles]

I have what I would call an artistic piece on my body. It was done by a famous tattoo artist and is meaningful to me in an artistic way. I don't have a hand tat and I think extremes like that and neck tattoos do indeed scream "bad boy." The tat I have would work with most guys and it definitely adds an edge as I've noticed a woman's attitude often changes to a more sexual vibe when she sees my tattoo.

 

[Marty]

Achilles:

Thanks for starting this thread.

Doctor:

Based on your replies to others' posts and some of mine too, I have quite a lot of respect already for your opinion. I've been wondering for some time about the following question, but never started a thread... since Achilles has been kind enough to do that, I'll pick up here:

In women, do you think there is any correlation whatsoever between, shall we say, "unconventional" outward lifestyle symbols—not just tattoos but piercings, unusual artificial hair coloration, provocative maquillage, sexually aggressive (not just revealing) fashion etc.—and promiscuity?

I don't happen to find these styles of ornamentation attractive in themselves, but supposing the woman underneath is naturally visibly appealing, would you say there is a "better" or "worse" way of running the interaction with her, based on what clues can be picked up from her choice of outward expression?

-Marty

PS for the record, I don't have any tattoos.

 

[Thedoctor]

Doctor:

Based on your replies to others' posts and some of mine too, I have quite a lot of respect already for your opinion.

Thanks Marty!

In women, do you think there is any correlation whatsoever between, shall we say, "unconventional" outward lifestyle symbols—not just tattoos but piercings, unusual artificial hair coloration, provocative maquillage, sexually aggressive (not just revealing) fashion etc.—and promiscuity?

In my opinion, no. One of the least sexual chicks I was ever with was exactly as you described. Crazy hair colour, clothing, piercings everywhere etc. But she wasn't very sexual at all. But she did like attention and lots of it.

I think there's a few reasons why someone decides to dress extremely provocative and loud. Here are a couple:

-She craves attention
-It's a form of self expression (social-commentary / non-conformity etc.) which generally is also a cry for attention
-She's having an identity crisis (maybe she doesn't feel she's seen as an individual etc.)
-She lacks fashion sense / basic social behaviour, but is looking for a way to be engaged more.

Basically, there can be a thousand different reasons, but you can chalk it all up to the underlying reason: Attention. Just so we're clear, I'm talking about over-the-top girls. Not girls that have 2 tattoos and a nose piercing.

would you say there is a "better" or "worse" way of running the interaction with her, based on what clues can be picked up from her choice of outward expression?

For the over the top girl: I'd recommend steering clear. But if you must, I'd probably try to run the interaction trying to find out why she dresses / carries herself that way. But you're walking an extremely fine line here.

For girls that have a few tattoos and piercings but aren't over-the-top with it:

-Tattoos make a great way to break the touch barrier when you're asking her about it. And, hopefully, she'll have a story to tell that you can deep dive regarding the tattoo. If she just says "oh I was drunk and it looked cool," then it should give you the impression that she's kind of a hedonistic type. So if that's not your thing it can be a good qualifier if you're trying to avoid that sort of girl.

But all in all, I wouldn't advise making any assumptions. Carry on the interaction as you would with any other girl.

Hope that helps,

-Doc