I'm not looking to debate. But I wanted to suggest my input.
I'm with Speckled Hen on this. I understand some people find it as art, but I just do not. I know it's just my opinion, and everyone is different. I don't judge people on looks. I will still be friends with a person covered in ink.
But if I'm walking through the store and I see someone with a bunch of tatoos my mind automaticly goes ew.
You'll notice you won't see many people with tatoos with important desk jobs wearing suits. Because it's not eye appealing to the majority of the population. And it makes a person no matter how nice, seem kind of rebel, and irresponsible.
Once again. People can do whatever they like to their own body, and I'm sure people with Tatoos are just as great as people without. I'm just stating my simple opinion.
Listen to your wife. I don't think getting words put on your stomach is worth ruining your marriage over. Besides why would you want to make yourself look any less appealing to her?
I will go hide in the closet now.