Tattoos on couples can be a touchy thing: Some people find it disgusting that couples get similar tattoos, but others think it’s the best way to show their love for each other and be proud of it. What other people think doesn’t matter, though, because each pair knows what’s best for them.

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Having said that, you might have some questions about the event. When a lot of other pairs already have matching tattoos, why would you get one too?

Why do people choose to get tattoos that look like each other?

Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT, a licensed psychologist who specialises in sex and relationships, says that matching tattoos can be a lasting reminder of a person, a commitment, a worry, an experience, a feeling, or a certain time. “Seeing a tattoo on our body makes us feel a certain way.” Wright says that a matching couple tattoo can make you feel happy, committed, like you fit, or other emotions.