Stinky inky thinking

Philippa thinks we should get tattoos. She says neither of us place any importance on engagement rings, but it doesn’t feel accurate enough to call ourselves ‘boyfriend and girlfriend’ as we’re more than that, so we should show our dedication and commitment and depth of feeling by getting each others names permanently inked on our skin.
I’m not sure. Sentimentally and romantically, I agree, but in honest terms I just don’t like the idea. I’m not confident putting the fate of any part of my body in the hands of someone else, no matter how trained and experienced they are. I have enough trouble putting trust in the dentist, and he isn’t armed with a 7-inch needle and a paint sprayer.

RC 21-4-11