• Getting a tattoo as a couple can be a symbol of love.wacky gothe girls image by Bruce Shippee from Fotolia.com
  
  The right tattoo shared between a couple can represent a lifetime of love and happiness. Whether a shared symbol between siblings or friends, or permanent declarations of love between a husband and wife, a tattoo is an outer representation of inner feelings. While laser technology is available to remove tattoos, the removal is not always possible or complete. When getting a tattoo, consider it to be a permanent fixture on the body.
  
  

Wedding Rings

• For couples looking to make their wedding rings a permanent fixture on their fingers, matching ring tattoos may be the answer. The ring may be as simple as a black ink band around the traditional left ring finger. Choose a matching elaborate pattern for a fancier look. A Celtic knot or figure eight also represents eternity and is an alternative for plain black lines.
  
  

Lock and Key

• The term "key to my heart" is an idea for a cool couples tattoo. Choose a lock for one partner, a key for the other. Use a heart-shaped lock or a regular padlock shape. A old skeleton key lock and key works for those into antiques. Place the tattoos on matching areas of the body. For example, if the lock is placed on the man's right hand, place the key on the woman's left hand. Right and left shoulder matching work well. Consider placing the items on the upper feet so when the couple stands together, the complementary tattoos are noticeable.
  
  

Poems of Love

• For the couple looking to invest a large portion of their body to a tattoo, consider writing a poem for your partner. Write a short poem or saying of love to describe feelings and emotions shared. The poem is then tattooed on the intended. The poems do not have to be the same, but a signature added to the bottom will forever denote the author of the tattoo. Alternatively, a couple may choose a poem that represents their love. Wedding vows or personal sayings shared between the couple are also appropriate options.
  
  

Continuations

• To represent being half of a couple, choose half of a tattoo. For a cool couple tattoo, divide a heart in half. One partner gets half of the heart tattooed on the right arm, leg or side of the body, the other gets the second half on the opposite side. When the couple stands together,the heart is complete. This concept works with other images such as a house to represent a family.