My girlfriend of over a year, recently mentioned getting memorial tattoo for a guy she used to hang out with in a friend group setting who passed 5 years ago, everyone was supposed to get a specific tattoo but she never did, now feels bad and wants to. This is the first im really hearing (She has a sister who passed 7 years ago and I've seen many tears shed but no mention of tattoo for her)
I'm curious, I look up guy, ok friend group.
I ask what prompted it ? Guilt that other people got the tattoo... she said no.. I asked was this someone of significance to you, no... he only dated boys. Ok.. something seemed off. I asked what her feelings were, she blushed, smiled, got uncomfortable, said well, she had voiced her opinions many times, he was very nice looking. Rambled some. Described reason for tattoo and description of friendship.... used to hang in a group, parties, concerts, liked a mutual band. (Not anything significant , hung out with the group of many)
I'm more curious...later i look up guy on Facebook. I feel bad but something feels weird. Click pictures... OK, numerous where she comments OMG or DAMN... One where they are together and mistaken for a couple, comment that he's a handsome man, her response was I WISH, and yes, he is a handsome man.
I feel bad that it feels weird to me.
(We recently had an issue with her commenting on male tiktok videos that wasn't exactly, appropriate, very recent) all cleared up. I genuinely believe she was oblivious. Deleted account, 10,000 followers, etc. I feel we are great together but I also don't want to feel bad.
I don't want to be an insensitive jerk either.
Tattoo or no tattoo
Thoughts ?