23 minimalist tattoo ideas for couples
Want a minimalist tattoo to share with the love of your life? Here are the best his & hers tattoos we've found on Instagram. From cute, minimalist heart tattoos to an amazing yin and yang design with a special meaning, here are our favourites....
We should point out though - before you ink - that the biggest tattoo taboo is having your estranged lover's name inked on to your body like Johnny Deep and Melanie Griffith, according to a new study by Premier Laser Clinic
It topped a new list of the top ten tattoo designs which are most commonly removed.
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Top ten most removed tattoos are....
Name of ex-lover
Dolphin
Misspelt foreign quote
Barbed wire
Star
Butterfly
Chinese symbols
Celtic designs
Signs of the Zodiac
Fairy
Want more inspiration? Check out the best (and the worst) celebrity tattoos...
@wandrer_soul_ / InstagramMake a pact to wear your age on your sleeve.
@kittikovesdi / InstagramNothing says 'lifer' quite like a pair of elephants.
@vivotattoo / InstagramLet's avo-cuddle!
PinterestPerfect minimalist ink for when opposites attract...
Pinterestor for when you just complete each other in the best way possible.
PinterestFingers crossed you two stay together forever and EVA!
PinterestMade a pinky promise to have and to hold? Get it inked!
PinterestA little family inspo - we can't handle this cuteness!
PinterestChoose a font that you both love and a meaningful word for
PinterestClever tattoo alert! High-five to whoever thought of this love heart ink.
Now this is cute. Get your other half to complete your Cupid arrow and love will be flying round the room.
JayGanzi/InstagramTraditionally, it was believed that if one folded 1000 origami cranes, one's wish would come true. The origami swan has also become a symbol of hope and healing during challenging times.
Perfect for the couple who have been through testing times and have come out the other side...
myskin.mydiary/InstagramAn ECG line tattoo is to represent the preciousness of life. Couples choose this tattoo to remember someone special, or to celebrate someone special, or just to remind themselves that death is just a heartbeat away.
myskin.mydiary/InstagramDo you keep each other grounded? Is your partner your anchor and a source of stability? If the answer is yes, here's the perfect tattoo.
According to some scholars, the anchor tattoo symbolises the connection of feminine and masculine powers, with the crescent (the bottom half) of the anchor being the female element and the rod representing the male phallus.
myskin.mydiary/InstagramIn Chinese philosophy and religion, yin and yang represents two principles; one negative, dark, and feminine (yin) and one positive, bright, and masculine (yang) whose interaction influences the destinies of creatures and things.
Well, they do say opposites attract...
eline_nijst/InstagramHearts are the most common symbol of love, passion and adoration. Granted, this tattoo choice is a tad predictable, but y'know what, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
doogdogtattoo/InstagramWell, isn't this romantic - a King and Queen of hearts tattoo. Let's hope 10 years later there's no joker involved.
themisteraurelien/InstagramThis tattoo is for true Harry Potter fanatics, and it will show you want to protect that special person forever and ever.
illimitable_manner/InstagramSun and moon tattoos are known to represent a merging of opposites. Interestingly, the moon is associated with the female in many cultures often in the form of a goddess. This tattoo is almost a modern version of the yin and yang design.
Bow and arrow tattoos have always symbolised propelling and moving forward. And what better than to move forward together with your loved one?
Want a memory of your first holiday as a couple? Why not get these simple yet gorgeous palm trees to remember those special times.
Think your partner is out of this world brilliant? Opt for these sweet little planet and rocket designs.
Are you the Wonder Woman to his Superman? Get these cute superhero symbols to set you up for you life of fighting crime together.
These compasses are super adorable. But make sure yours are pointed the right way so you can always find your way back to eachother.
Have you and your partner got a wild side? Go a la Cara Delevingne and get matching lion tattoos. Simba and Nala eat your heart out.
Do you and your man love Disney? Then these simple Mini and Mickey Mouse designs might be right up your street.
