Do you think crying is a sign of strength or weakness?

[Anonymous]

I honestly feel that crying can be a sign of both but what really stood out to me was knowing that crying can very well be a strong sign of strength because if you have treated me so badly or something made me so sad or whatever the reason I am crying that means that you have finally broken me to a point of no return. That means that whatever you say cannot hurt me anymore and that I am about embrace a new mindset and a new way to bem that means I am becoming stronger because once I wipe those tears I will not be crying for the same thing I will be rising from whatever had stolen my jou as a new person. Tesrs can be happy, sad, angry, loving or even fearful but most importantly they are a strong human emotion tk feel emotionally, physically, and mentally. Crying is a sign of strength because it empowers you to stop going through the same thing and gives you the resilience to let things go. But that is just me and there is how I have felt about my tears for most of my stressful and traumatic life! 😊😊🤗

[Anonymous]

I think crying can be a sign of strength because so many people are afraid to cry. And that might be because they dont want to accept feeling certain emotions. When you cry about something, you are in a way embracing and confronting it. And it takes a lot to do that with certain things!

But, I think crying can be a sign of weakness when a person frequently dramatizes situations and cries to get sympathy and attention. The reason I think it can be a sign of weakness, is because an individual who does this frequently, could be putting their feelings into other people's hands, and in other words they might be seeking a way to fill a void within themselves, from the people around them, instead of taking charge of their own emotions and finding solace within themselves. This can come across as a sign of weakness because the individual doesn't want to personally confront their emotions. This can be a hard thing to do though! So I really don't see this weakness as something that needs to be look down upon, but more like an area that needs a little more attention and prioritisation to become secure.

[Skankhunt]

It's a strenght. However, peopel don't get vulnerable with others, because they are afraid that if people see his/her weaknesses, flaws, quirks, they will use it against you to hurt you or reject you when people see the real you.

We avoid getting hurt emotionally. Especially men have a hard time to open up and be vulnerable. We are raised with the thought that being vulnerable is a weakness, but it's a strength, but you are susceptible to hurt and rejection.

Problem is that men are reserved to be vulnerable with women, because they think that it's a turn off. Men also have experienced that when they were vulmnerable with their girlfriends, their girlfriends find it a turn off (it was too much vulnerability). We are afraid of being vulnerable because we think or experienced that people can't handle you vulnerability.

You should be careful with whom you are vulnerable with.

[Anonymous]

I think it depends on the situation.

Like you want to cry at appropriate times. Death of a loved one/friend, emotional scenes in shows/movies, when in pain, etc. But not like say... at a job interview (which I teared up once before)

And of course, its not good to hold everything bottled inside, as its good to talk to people about your problems or blow off some steam in a healthy manner, or it would affect your health

But its good to keep a balance of both. Crying can relieve a lot of stress and hurt, and can make you feel better after. Just know when to hold it in certain situations, especially when you are trying to be strong for someone. It's a two sided coin.

[Theresachemin]

It’s a sign that ur a human being with emotions and it’s normal to cry and doesn’t make u necessarily weak. What people don’t understand is holding that shit in and not letting it out when it gets to a point where it’s overwhelming is what can make u weak because it’s very debilitating to not get ur emotions out when u really need too. Also crying releases endorphins which is the feel good chemical in the brain, when u cry that happens and then eventually u stop crying and feel better because that emotion was released to an extent. So to me that’s winning and winning is a sign of strength to me, having emotions and having the courage to express them is strength. Why would u wanna hold that in, no one gives a shit about pride or not looking like a pussy. Who gives a fuck about that we are all humans and we are all emotional beings, and if u don’t let that shit out from time to time when necessary then ur fucking urself and that’s not healthy.

[snackthatsmilesback]

Weakness cause I don't see how crying can be strong. The emotions are strong and make you cry so in that it's showing weakness. But then laughter is also showing weakness because you're letting happiness overpower you too. Falling in love is weakness. Etc.

Controlling strong emotions takes strength but I don't think the goal of controlling them is to kill them. It seems unreasonable to think that we would have such strong emotions and never supposed to let them out. But we should have the strength to control when we let them out.

[electromagnetic]

Crying means you’re tired of all the bullshit.
Off the top of my head, I can count 3 times in the last 10 years that I’ve actually had a proper cry.
And to me, those were moments that I knew there wasn’t anything I can do about the situation. Death of a family member, attempt to take a life, and sorrow for situations out of my control.

[ohshee]

If it's for real it's a sign that you are human and that you feel and you hurt at that moment and you don't care who else is around you need to feel that you need to understand that pain has nothing to do with weakness or strength it has something to do with who you are on the inside and how you going to grieve because of something that has just hurt you deeply

[NC12396]

I don't know. When you cry in front of men, its a sign of weakness. They will make fun of you. In front of women, neutral. Some feel sympathy while some will enjoy or make fun of it. Some women will be of opinion guy is a cry baby, so how can I be with an immature men who doesn't know how to regulate emotions.

[Xitomyth]

It's subjective; depends on the reason behind the tears. Crying for a dead loved one is not weakness, crying because you can't take an insult is weakness. It's actually healthy to cry once in a while to keep the tear ducts working and to get everything out. There is nothing wrong with breaking down once in a while due to extreme circumstances, sometimes it takes strength to show emotion. Crying every time someone disagrees or doesn't like you is weakness. You get the idea...

[Jean-Marie_Céline]

Good question. It really varies depending on situation and context.
Crying because you really need to vent out all the pent up anger and sadness, it's a sign of strenght. After all you need to let out the emotions because it could be deletery to keep them inside.
But crying at every little hiccup or problem is more than a weakness, counterproductive. How do you find a solution or build emotional strenght for your life if one cries all the time?
So it should be a healthy balance.

[Unit1]

I have a hard time what to believe regarding this matter. Like I want to believe but there are some buts.
I love women and women generally say a man, who can cry is like winning the emotional lottery or a sign of strength or they want to ease his pain. But sometimes when a man cries he can end up with the opposite outcome as in she'll either dump him on the spot or within a few weeks. It happened to me one time 😐

[Brainsbeforebeauty]

Crying is not weak.. It's a human emotion... And it takes strength to face, and work through our emotions..

[SomeGuyCalledTom]

Neither.

Strength is strength.

Weakness is weakness.

Crying is crying.

You can't infer one from the other. Crying is a physiological attempt to externalise emotions that otherwise would become trapped and internalised in the psyche, where they calcify and harden. Of course there are other ways to "get the demons out". Crying is like the body's last ditch measure of achieving catharsis when other measures haven't succeeded.

[Sarahr123]

Strength. A person who can show their emotions is incredibly strong and also wise because they understand their emotions well. Also it is not good to bottle up emotions. There are certain releases in your body which you have to let out and crying is how we release majority of the pain from within us. Cry as much as you need to and let it all out.

[DellBell]

Depends... if it's over the ridiculous things then weakness but let's say someone was abusing you then I would consider it as a strength or at least for me because I barely cry but because of my very traumatic past I did cry in the past because of abuse and I still cry now sometimes because of current abuse in my work environment.

[alexander3244]

I'd say it's a weakness if you show it in public but a strength if nobody sees it, whether you are a woman or a man, it's okay to let those emotions out when you feel a lot of pain, it can help you to heal faster. The important thing is to not do it for too long and start doing actions to make things better as soon as you can.

[Raskad]

It's a sign that you need help, someone by your side to keep you company. It isn't weak in anyway, those who think it is are just salty because that's what they were taught growing up and they hate seeing other people not be exactly as miserable as they are.

[Anonymous]

Both. Crying over everything because of extreme sensitivity, and being unable to make it in the real world because of it is weakness.

Finally crying over something because you've suppressed your emotions and have been strong through every emotional torment in a situation, is strength. Letting yourself cry, and ignoring the stigma, around it is strength.

Emotion is strength to a certain point.

[kayla09]

It depends on why your doing it. If you cry over ever little thing that goes a little wrong then weakness. When greaving its normal and neither. If you cry because your overwhelmed or frustrated then it could be seen either way.

[exitseven]

I used to think a guy did not cry. A guy did not show emotions. I had a poker face that I used for many years.
When I got older I began to realize that it took more courage to let people see your emotions.

[kimucci]

I feel as though it comes as strength because you have accepted whatever is bothering you, and overcame it by crying. Crying is supposed to be relieving, you typically shouldn't feel bad after crying. It's okay to cry sometimes you should feel better after crying, additionally you should feel strong too.

[maryisbreathing]

dependsss
if you have good emotional control then I'd go with strength, if you have way too good emotional control then strength but if you have really shitty emotional control (so you cry like all the time) I would say weakness

[menina]

For me it's a sign of strength. It shows that you have feelings, that you can feel empathy, that you care about other people and it makes you more human.

[DrunkAss]

Weakness. I don't think weakness is a huge problem though. We aren't invincible. But I think a strong person is someone who thinks positively enough that they don't cry (or get angry) that often.

[Kaneki05]

Neither of course. It's simply just a reaction that happens in are brain to over-stressful emotions. To over exaggerate it into strength or weakness is when the problems start.

[TheBootyChest]

It's a strength. It shows you are emotional and I want my partner to be emotional so we can talk about our feelings and grow together on our journey.

[Agape93]

Of the two I say strength. Yeah you’re crying but it shows you haven’t given up yet.

[pervertedjester]

Laughing in the face of pain is a Strength. Crying just reminds me of South Park. https://www.youtube.com/embed/HhiRRPCzrm8

[andreasderjuengere]

Fire workers
Emergency Ambulance
Airline Pilot without radio contact
his Majesty the President
Gandalf the grey
Luke Skywalker
etc
...
yeah: crying does make sense

[DizzyDesii]

Depends what you're crying about. But in general crying away the pain makes you feel a bit better afterwards

[always_og]

Everybody cries so I don't think it's a sign of weakness, it's more a sign of being human. But to cry in front of everyone and not give a shit shows confidence in yourself which is a huge strength. I think it's a weakness to think it's a weakness

[Paulychicago10]

Depends how you take it. It could be a power sign when someone uses it to get what they want, or a sign of weakness because they are being talked to in a way that they don't want. Many options here to choose from.

[AwanAlphaMale]

Weakness. Crying is for betas and all the women here saying they think crying is a sign of strength are liars. If your man cried I know you would cringe and leave. If you cry then you are inferior, accept reality and change your beta behavior.

[kannettava]

I don't think any expression of emotion is a sign of weakness or strength.

[Redred56]

It takes more strength to show emotion. Less to hide, Ask any pharma that sells Xanax or equivalent
Plus the hundreds of other happy pills 💊

[JackSmy]

It can go both ways. Most guys just think it is weakness, but some women USE it, to manipulate. . .

[YanTeng]

Weird, I thought it was a sign of sadness or happiness depending on the cause of the crying.

[Anonymous]

neither really, but holding back tears can be a sign of weakness/being afraid to show vulnerability. Holding back tears to seem strong doesn't actually make you stronger.

[ASbutProud1998]

It is a normal response to cry, and of course, it depends on what you are upset about. It shows that you are a human after all, and it's okay to cry.
I've cried a lot over my life, and I feel no shame in admitting it.

[Soremain]

Neither. It's an overflow of emotions. Never crying is a sign of being a psychopath.

[Rizwan_khan]

Crying is just a emotion of human and if any body want to cry then he/she should cry we should relive our emotion otherwise it take another face

[SuccessfulHornDog]

crying is a sign of weakness. Allowing yourself to cry is a sign of strength

[Satish2607]

I would say it's a strength for men at least where the world starts to judge you and even say you are not a man yet if you cry.
We are emotional too and it should show.

[Just_call_me_Levi]

Only the hunter sleeps out in the open, showing vulnerability in the wild is associated with the strong and confident.

Wish my brain and heart would work in unison, but the struggle is real.

[Aiko_E_Lara]

I view it as a solution but do it alone. It's just like saying, is peeing a strength or a weakness? Of course you have to relieve yourself but you don't pee your pants in public.

[Aakash_Hangargi]

May be its just a response neither weakness nor strength it has it purpose

[lucyloo76]

It's a emotion. Everyone has it not good to bury them.

[ChiTown33]

It's definitely not strength. It's debateable whether it's a weakness.
My personal rule of thumb, never show emotion if you can avoid it. Why give them anything they can exploit.

[Iron_Man]

Its ok for women but men have to be hit hard for it to be acceptable

[Shy_Steve]

Most of You Women don't which is great, But a lot of Guys can see it as a weakness especially in other Men.

[Jack9949]

Strength because its something we all do from time to time and the only ones to hide it are those that feel insecure about it.

[MrTaboo]

The wholly depends on what you're crying for. Loose of a loved one. Ok.

Because you didn't get your way, weak.

[Willoughby23]

Honestly depends on what your crying about. If you lost someone close to you crying is a healthy and normal emotional response to that. If your crying over something stupid then its a sign of weakness

[Anonymous]

The answer obviously depends on whether you are a man or a woman.

[ChefPapiChulo]

Neither. It’s a bodily function that helps relax you when you’re in distress.

[clampfan101]

Crying? Sometimes strength.
Fussing? Always weakness. lol

[Open2It]

I think it's a sign of sadness... unless they're tears of joy, in which case, it's a sign of happiness... 😆

[ItsMeItsMe1989]

Crying about things like burnt fries, is a sign of weakness

Crying because you just lost your father to death, is a sign of strength

[kevyhanma]

Yes I honestly do when you cry your letting your strength leave your body if you hold those tears in it’ll make you stronger men should never cry

[Vetis]

Its an inability to control yourself. If you think thats strength you're a biased crybaby.

[grega239]

Depends on why.
If you hit your finger with a hammer and cry: weakIf a loved one died: not weak

[CreamySeed]

Crying is a failure to logically deal with your problems and should only be reserved for infants.

[Diversity_Hire]

Neither, to be fair. I think it's a normal human response that we should embrace, but not abuse.