Getting a tattoo is a daunting task and can take a person a long time to figure out what exactly it should be, and where. So when you put another person into the mix, you can imagine the chaos it can create. Couples either married or in a committed relationships are often interested in getting matching tattoos to express their love for one another. Of course, there are many, many couples who have chosen tattoos as a medium to do so, and now, you too wish to join them. To that, we'd like to say that although tattoos are a serious commitment in itself, a matching tattoo takes it a few steps further. Know it in your heart that this is what you wish to do, and then only make the decision. Why, you ask? Because once you get a tattoo with someone, it's there forever. Keeping that in mind, we have compiled a few design ideas for you choose from, or find inspiration in. Take a look at these tattoo designs, and make your choice accordingly. Technically, the designs require to match one another, there are times when couples go for complimenting designs as well; both pieces put together makes the tattoo complete. The concept of half and half tattoos is also a very cute! These can be anything like phrases, quotes, designs of heart, lock and key, yin and yang, sun and moon, animals, birds, or any other concept. Basically, one part of the design with be on the guy, and the other one on the girl. What can express love better than a heart! There are various designs which can incorporated in your heart tattoo design. For example, the girl can get an arrow struck heart and the guy can get a cupid; with the tattoo appearing as one when both designs are put together. If you want a truly matching design, you can opt for connecting hearts, i.e. both should get a simple upside down heart done, which when joined with other looks connected. Hearts with each others names engraved in, on, or around it is also a popular idea. Tattoo lettering is another popular design. Most of the couples who wish to get matching tattoos but do not wish to do show it off, generally opt for these tattoos. Kanji symbols of love are one of the best choices in this category, as only the couple who gets it done know the meaning of those words. Besides Kanji, Japanese lettering can also be done. Though lock and key are not exactly matching tattoos, they are still one of the cute tattoos for couples. The guy generally opts for the lock and the girl gets the key done. Instead of a lock, you can opt for a heart, which will make literal the translation of the symbols, 'you are the key to my heart'! With so many ideas to choose from, the only tough situation you might have is to pick one. Consult with one another, and only pick the design that both of you like and want.