Tattoos have a mixed reputation among people.

There are those who absolutely love it and use tattoos as a form of artistic self-expression while there are those who abhor them, taking them as signs of being a social delinquent, an image probably helped along by movies and TV shows that often portray heavily tattooed people as criminals.

But whatever one may think about tattoos, there is no doubt that they communicate a message to people who can see it (the only question being whether it’s a positive or negative message that the one looking at the tattoo will form in their minds). And because of this, there are people who have used tattoos to celebrate and communicate their connection with the ones that they love.

Take note, these are not necessarily the people who go all-in and cover every inch of their bodies with ink. They can simply be people who like tattoos enough to get a few and use them in such a way as to express their love for others.

And when a group of people gets matching tattoos this way it can be absolutely beautiful to see. Yes, love may be intangible, but there are so many ways to express it!

The matching tattoos can be simple doodles or masterpieces of art that can be appreciated for that alone. But the message will always be the same and it’s a testament to love that is clear to anyone who sees the tattoo. One can even have that tattoo in a place that is not easily seen publicly and that in itself could be a special message for the person who has the matching tattoo.

Here are 10 examples of people who have decided to take the plunge and get matching tattoos. And it’s a wonderful expression of trust that we can only admire.

#1 – “20 years and counting!! She’s the best, couldn’t ask for a better friend than her.”

#2 – They’ll always be in touch!

#3 – “Mine and my besties for our 40th birthday. Friends for 36 years!”

#4 – “It says Laotong, meaning kindred sisters.”

#5 – “This is mine and my besties. He and I have been friends for over 20 years and have decided to make it official. He’s the love of my life.”

#6 – “My sister is one of my besties!! We got avocados.”

#7 – “For our 18th anniversary.”

#8 – “Besties for 25 years. Got our combined birthstones.”

#9 – A perfect match, like peanut butter and jelly.

#10 – “This is my 2 besties. Infinity hearts, each with our own colors in the infinity”

 

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