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I personally have 7 tattoos, but not one on my wrist like you want. However, I've been friends with a few tattooists and been into tattoos most my life. Tattoos in that area are indeed painful and difficult to take care of.

The reason they hurt is simply too many nerve endings & not enough muscle. I really dont get too bothered by needles or pain of the tattooing type, so you may be just fine. Then again, you might not be able to take it. Remember, when paying for those kind of tattoos you are wasting your money if you move around alot or if you bail out cuz it "hurt" too much thru the middle of it. I suggest you really look into this and make sure its the right move for you. Maybe you should consider a tattoo in a less visible area first? I would at least talk with a tattoo artist or two and get their views on it.

One last thing...you have to remember that this is something that will be visible all the time on your wrist unless you wear something to cover it up, not to mention while it heals will be in an area where you grab, curl, touch, and lift with your hands/wrists. It may get bumped, banged, or become a pain when trying to do things. Not to mention that your hand/wrist may be sore/swollen from the tattoo.

I like tattoos and it sounds like it could be really nice because it has a special meaning to you. All tattoos should be that way. It's just my own .02, but I think getting a tattoo just to look cool is stupid. Tattooing is an expression of one's self-image. Good luck and hopefully you get that tattoo!