Breakups, just like any other big life moment, impact us deeply and often change us forever. That’s why many choose to get a special tattoo to mark the occasion. However, unlike most love-related tattoos, these are not about your significant other — they’re about you stepping out on your own again. Since they’re often gotten as a result of extreme emotion and signify a decisive move in a new direction, these artistic markers should be something special. Here are some of our favorite breakup tattoo ideas in case you’re looking for inspiration.
Sometimes one word serves as both inspiration in an unclear time and as a reminder of what you already had before you were a couple.
Open cage
A cage is no longer a cage if you break yourself out of it.
New moon
What’s a better metaphor for a new phase in your life than a beautiful moon cycle?
Powerful message
Sometimes three simple words are all you need to hear, even in the darkest hour.
Wings
You deserve to have your own set of awesome wings for your new chapter.
Balloon
A gentle reminder, as well as the best song from Frozen.
Paper boat
One of my favorites. Even though you might feel like you’re in a paper boat, you already made it through the worst storm.
Music
We all turn to different passions when we lose love. Music has always been a go-to healer.
Let it be
Speaking of healing music…
Tree of life
What could be more symbolic of a new beginning than the tree of life?
Sea turtle
Baby sea turtles have one of the most difficult starts in life. But if they can make it, so can you.
Ellipsis
Simple but succinct, the ellipsis means a continuation. This is just a brief pause before things move forward again.
Caterpillar into butterfly
Here’s one of the most beautiful representations of rebirth — the caterpillar-to-butterfly metamorphosis.
Birds
And finally, for the more mutual breakups (which are just as hard), birds flying free in separate directions.
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