I want a symbolic tattoo that has the words "pain is love". Does anybody have any ideas?

what ideas you looking for? design or you want opinions on your wording? i would personally not get words like that inked on my body (even if it is symbolic). Think about it some more and i am sure you come up with a nice design with something more poetic and less blunt. Have a look at some of your idols and tattoo websites. They will be a big help.