Sparrow or anchor tattoo?

Question

my boyfriend is currently in basic training for the navy and i want to get a tattoo to surprise him before he gets out...i want a tattoo behind my ear but i don't know if i want to get a sparrow or an anchor...i also needs pics...plz help

Answer 1

I agree with some of the other answers. Don't get it for him. If you guys break up then you have this tattoo that will remind you of him every time you see it. I would maybe consider a different place too. Behind your ear doesn't really give you enough room for the sparrow and the anchor won't be very detailed. I have several sparrows so I prefer those over the anchor. Have you researched sailor jerry pics. He has some really good poses for the sparrow.

Answer 2

getting a tattoo for a boyfriend is a bad idea... just saying

plus he's only in basic training... i would wait  

Answer 3

I think an anchor will be really sweet. He'll be so happy but just make sure you like it too so if you do happen to break up you won't want it hidden.

Answer 4

An anchor would be cute...but you shouldn't get a tattoo for him. Do it for yourself. Also, keep in mind whatever you get, it'll have to be small and have less detail if it's behind your ear.  

Answer 5

i don't think getting a tattoo for your boyfriend is a good idea, tattoos are something you have to do for you.

i think the anchor would look really nice, and is probably the better option. behind your ear is a small space, too small to put the required detail for a sparrow. the sparrow could look nice, but not as good as if it was somewhere bigger.

Answer 6

My vote is for the anchor.  That design will probably come out a lot better than the sparrow (since it's so small).  The sparrow might look a bit like a blob that tiny, but I think the arrow would come out just fine.  Good luck!

Answer 7

Don't get one for him unless you know that you will be with him forever. But I think the anchor wud be cute. :]