Why do (some) women start crying too when their boyfriend cries?

[Unit1]

I noticed this happened sometimes and i would really like to know why when a boyfriend cries it makes his girlfriend break into tears as well. 🤷
is it good? Is it bad? Is it neutral? Is it normal?
what is supposed to be done in such a situation?
Please be honest and descriptive. I want to understand women better 👩❤

[SSam23]

Because I’d sympathize or be really empathetic already and if it’s in the moment and it’s really deep and I can just feel an overwhelming energy get to me too with being very emotional seeing him like that and loving him unconditionally or sometimes I would be strong for him and be his rock like he always is for me, letting him know that I’m there for him and am still connecting with him. I also would cry bc I’m a sensitive person and seeing the one I love is crying and feeling on another level would catch on to me. In other words, it’s an intimate emotional moment being shared with the your SO and it’ll allow you to better connect.

[SSam23]

Thank you for the MHO 🙂

[Unit1]

You are welcome 😊

[demigdss2206]

we can understand what they are feeling. it hurts us to see them hurt. its when two become one, you sync with them

[AaronKrieger]

We barely ever cry in front of women, so if we're at the point of doing that then something really has to be bothering us. I feel it's a level of empathy and to understand we're hurt to that point we're being vulnerable for once.

[lightbulb27]

Empathy, they feel his pain, nurturing qualities, they are often more emotional.

[Sakii_]

This happened to me, he was upset with me and we were at the park at the time. He took me away from everyone and told me why he was upset I broke into tears because him thinking I would do something like that to hurt his feelings made me upset. I couldn’t stop crying. He realized how he messed up and said how he should’ve trusted me. We sat down together and we were quiet I was still crying but not as much and I stopped after a few. We talked and we hugged. I told him I loved him and and hugged him again. I then felt something wet on my cheek I told myself not to panic he’s not crying and I looked at his face and I bursted out into tears again repeatedly saying “don’t cry”, “please don’t cry”. I didn’t want to see him so sad to the point he cries. I felt horrible. I’m glad that day happened though. It made me love him so much more. And also let me add that I know I am beyond emotional.

[laurieluvsit]

Because girls naturally have more empathy than guys do. It is built in that way.

I cry quite easily if I see someone else crying, it's hard not to, unless it is over something stupid... lol

[evm987]

There's a few possible explanations, and most likely if I were to do it, it would be due to some of these reasons combined.
Often just someone else crying makes me cry
I may be upset about the same thing that's making him cry
It might hurt me to see him that upset
I may be overwhelmed by the situation and unsure how to deal with it

[foriWish]

I cry when anyone cries. I hate to see people in pain and sadly, I'm a pretty emotional person even though most people never really see that side of me.

Overall though, it's definitely a good thing. Let her comfort you

[samael_kmarty]

If a girl cries then everyone related to them cries, if girlfriend starts crying boyfriend also starts crying then it's a true relationship.
They understand the pain or whatever they are crying about.
But if you are cry baby then it's out of hands, some girls don't cry at all but when they do they don't hold back.

[CubsterShura]

Because of empathy. However, I'd try my best not to cry in front of him when he's crying. I'd try to keep myself strong and comfort him instead. I don't like the idea of just end up breaking down myself when my man is having a breakdown already.

[vikeesi]

Because my boyfriend is so strong and can deal with anything easily, so when he cries I know that he really is in pain and overwhelmed. It breaks my heart to see him cry but I want him to know that he CAN cry around me and that I care about him.

[CubsterShura]

I second this.

[nerms123]

They are empathizing with the boyfriend because they care about him. It depends on the situation but generally it’s good because they care how he feels.

[naijagurl]

It’s an empathy thing. Some people are just like that. I’m the same way. If I see someone crying I sometimes end up crying even more than them.

[Pamina]

That's not a women's thing, it's a people's thing. Some people start crying when they see someone crying who they're close with.

[alice55]

It make them sad to see the person they love being sad

[EmiliaB]

Because it's awful to see the person you care about upset

[MlleCake]

It's called empathy - when you can witness someone's emotionality and understand it on a subconscious level, and feel it yourself.

[MlleCake]

Men can develop empathy too.

[Anonymous]

Well, I'm kind of a sympathy crier. I usually cry when someone near me is crying. Not always, of course, but it's easy for me to do.

Especially if it is someone I care about, I don't like seeing them in pain and it makes me sad.

[OlderAndWiser]

1. That is their schtick and they don't like being upstaged.

2. Some of them are just sensitive and empathetic souls.

[AaronFromTheForest]

Empathy would be my guess. It's a good thing when partners share some emotions.

[JohnAlaska43]

I think its empathy inside you. I believe its natural for us to cry with them.

[bannacookies]

You know how some women are, they cry too easily. Sometimes it's reversed as well.

[Dav1ss]

Because Im crazy emotional

[dploegjeexx]

I cry fast when I see others I care about cry 😭

[hiphopbean]

crying is contiguous for women 😂

[Tomsta]

Empathy... Simple as that

[LuWe22]

Empathy. I feel his pain

[Harmseygrace]

My ex boyfriend used to cry when I cried.

[iamanailen]

I don't know really. Cause i can hardly cry

[PoohBoy38]

It would make me so sad cause I love them too!

[PrincessGrail]

Empathy

[antonio1970]

Cus both are little girls

[mundane]

Empathy

[richhandsomeguy]

That's GHEY