Can you think of a good reason why you should get a tattoo? Can't think of one? How about because tattoos are cool? Yeah, that's right... not. If you can't think of a better reason to get a tattoo, then you shouldn't get one.

First of all, list on a piece of paper all the reasons why you want a tattoo. Then in a column next to why you want a tattoo, list all the reasons why you need a tattoo.

Too often, we see people who haven't thought through their tattoo, and then this cheapens the tattoo experience. Here are some people we would caution to think twice before they go through with a tattoo.

Okay, just in case you don't know if this article is for you, keep reading. So who are you, anyway? Let's see if you fit any of the following descriptions:

You are the wannabe. Maybe you think that since all the cool people at school have one, you will automatically be cool if you get one. Think again. A tattoo won't increase your popularity factor. In fact, quite the opposite is true. You might as well tattoo the word 'loser' across your forehead.

People who are ugly: Okay, we are not saying that ugly people don't have a right to get a tattoo as everyone else does. We are not that mean. What we are saying is that ugly people who think that tattoos would somehow make them appear more attractive are seriously wrong. So, just get the tattoo for the right reasons, not so you can try to get laid. It won't work.

You are the ugly guy or gal who thinks that a tattoo would detract attention from your face and thus garner you some attraction points. Not so, if you are ugly to begin with, you will just be another ugly guy/gal with a tattoo. And no, guys or girls won't respect you the next day-they always say they will, but they never do.

Again, not to demean people, but some of them don't have a clue when it comes to why you should get a tattoo. A tattoo isn't a throwaway disposable commodity that you can just get and then decide the next day you don't want it. It is going to be a permanent part of you, so you should really take some time to think the reasons why you need one.

Take it from me, a lot of people I know who got tattoos when they were young lived to regret their tattoo. One girl I knew had a tattoo on her back, and when she got married into a very conservative family, she had to cover it up with heavy foundation and makeup. She has been contemplating tattoo removal because the tattoo no longer represented who she was now.

So how do you know if you fit any of these descriptors? Simple. If you are offended at all, then most likely, you are one of these people. Congratulations. After all, recognizing and admitting to yourself who you are will only help you along the journey of self-discovery.

Your next journey now: Step back from the tattoo shop, slowly turn around and leave without getting one. Come back when you can think of another reason for getting a tattoo.You will only be doing yourself a huge favor, and you can thank me for it.

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