12 Brilliant Relationship Tattoo Coverups After the Couples Have Split Up

If only we could erase the time spent with an ex, like these people did with their tattoos.

Some breakup stories leave more than hurt feelings behind. In this case, they also leave ink, the kind that once felt romantic and later turned into a daily reminder of a relationship that did not last.

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These tattoo coverups show how people handled that awkward aftermath, from clever redesigns to bold fixes that made the old meaning disappear. The results are funny, surprising, and sometimes a little savage.

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Here are 12 brilliant relationship tattoo coverups that helped people move on in style.

Such a better tattoo

Such a better tattooSource
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Classy

Tattoo coverup with “Harambe?” text, playful exclamation and void themeSource
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Harambe? Is that you?

Harambe? Is that you?

That first coverup really changed the whole mood.

Void

Couple tattoo coverup featuring “Classy Harambe?” message, classy ex reference

A clear message to an ex.

A clear message to an ex.Source

Getting it right.

Getting it right.Source

Some of these are less coverups, more full-on upgrades.

And if you’re thinking about priorities, the partner who ditched a foodie road trip for their ex’s dinner

Correction.

Correction.

You tell him.

You tell him.Source

Sure does

Tattoo censorship scene, corrected design over previous ink with emphasis on tattooSource

The message got a lot clearer the second time around.

The tattoo or the person?

The tattoo or the person?Source

Tattoo censorship.

Tattoo censorship.

What a popular trend.

What a popular trend.Source

A breakup may fade, but the tattoo story sticks around.

Before you cover up your ex tattoo, see why OP was upset about a friend dating him.

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