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Re: Seedling
I don't consider a man's tears as a sign of weakness. I look upon it as - he needs help. I saw my dad cry a few times, and a man I was with cry. I don't see weakness at all, but LOVE, and a "CRY" for help!
posted by
majesticvisions
on February 13, 2008 at 7:38 AM
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Oh now this is really good, and soooooooo TRUE!!!!
Guilty as charged! - denied the crying. Sometimes the person you are with is verbally or emotionally abusive (or even physically). Admitting to crying works for or against you, as in....does this night end nicely, or abruptly, is he jeckel or hyde!!! Does he now swear at me, call me every name in the book, or tell me he loves me!!! I bet there are others out there who are made nervous, and tip toe around explosive people too, never knowing when the next outburst will be, and what will set them off. I have lived through this - I know crying sometimes makes things worse, but heck what's a girl to do!!! I so wish I could turn my emotions off and on like a switch, but can't do.
posted by
majesticvisions
on February 13, 2008 at 7:36 AM
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Seedlings
Crying washes the dust from the soul.....not an original saying.....I just believe it with all my heart. I also believe that if we weren't supposed to do it, we wouldn't be able to. And, I never deny doing it, am not in the least ashamed of doing so, and think it's very unhealthy not to get those stress hormones out of there and clear the sinuses! I think the only people who need to consider "control" of their emotions or those who find their emotions making them unhappy or interfering with the living of their lives.....otherwise, emotions are a normal part of living a full life.
posted by
Krisles
on February 12, 2008 at 6:24 PM
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seedlings
for many years I have tried not to cry around my kids and when I do the youngest (21) tells me I am a cry baby, so therefore I dont cry, if I do Itry to do it in private
posted by
Lanetay
on February 12, 2008 at 5:53 PM
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Seedling
If men cry, then it is considered a sign of weakness. But it shouldn't be so. Tears of happiness are so overwhelming that one cannot help contain oneself. It also shows the sensitivity of a heart.
posted by
Bhaskar.ing
on February 12, 2008 at 4:24 PM
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Crying
I think sometimes it's because we don't feel like talking about it or sharing whatever it is that made us cry. It's kind of a way to emotionally close off. If we say we are not crying, then maybe there will be no more questions. A desire to be alone with our pain. Wasn't there something written about ... there is nothing as exquisite as my pain? Or close to that? Anyway I cry too sometimes just to relieve stress, and it really helps.
posted by
thoughtfulness
on February 12, 2008 at 2:47 PM
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I think if sorrowful tears are seen, the question shouldn't be asked. If it is, then the answer is justifiably NO!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on February 12, 2008 at 2:04 PM
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It's weirder to me what we cry about, Seedlings.
Deep seated emotions render many of us as stony as the side of a rock cliff. Yet singing the national anthem at a NASCAR race might very well reduce us to tears. Weird...
posted by
strat
on February 12, 2008 at 1:08 PM
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I think we view it as a weakness. sam
posted by
sam444
on February 12, 2008 at 9:31 AM
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SEEDLINGS...........................
As children we were always told to, "stop that crying, crying is for little babies." The embarrassment stayed with us, I guess. I, myself, find no shame in crying and crying usually relieves stress and makes me feel better. Last night I watched a movie and had a good crying session from it. So, go figure!
posted by
MaggieMae
on February 12, 2008 at 9:26 AM
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It depends, Joab
posted by
Kayzzaman
on February 12, 2008 at 9:04 AM
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i'M NOT CRYING LOL
posted by
Samantha39
on February 12, 2008 at 8:34 AM
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"Beyond the door, there's peace I'm sure.
And I know there'll be no more tears in Heaven." We are ashamed of most of our natural inclinations.
posted by
CunningLinguist
on February 12, 2008 at 8:25 AM
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