Are You Ashamed/Embarrassed to Cry?

[zeitgeist057]

I wish I could cry, but I was desensitized/desensitized myself by the time I was 18, and now it is very difficult for me to cry. I'm not embarrassed or ashamed if I could cry, I would. But I spent too much time "being tough", so now my crying mechanism is a bit broken.

I cry at sweet things, like when watching a Disney movie, but sad things don't elicit the tearing up response. I cried a bit when my mom died, and when my dog died, but not nearly as much as I would have liked to. I felt blocked up, like I wanted to cry more and indulge in it, but I couldn't. Actually, when my mom died, I didn't cry at all until about a year later something triggered a release and I was finally able to cry. That was a good one, a very awesome and full hearted sob session.

When my dog died, I kind of cried a little bit. If I am ashamed of anything, it's that I really didn't cry very hard, not as much as would appropriately reflect the loss of my wonderful dog.

[ohshee]

No not at all I mean if I can do it in private I will but if it something that happens any where or if I was to learn something happen to a love one what ever it may be if is means something to me I will cry and I don't care what anyone would say because they have know clue what whst ever just happen meant to me

[Smoke-n-Growls]

I'm not ashamed by crying, but I dislike it.

It makes it hard to see, talk, and breathe. It's inconvenient, but sometimes it's the appropriate response.

I love when films or books make me cry. It's a strong indicator of good storytelling.

[Paris13]

Not even In Front of Family which I did Yesterday, In Which I Had a Good Cry. xxoo

[humanearth]

People can call me a little bitch all they want. I cry over the most stupidest shit. From songs to bullshit crap going on in my life. I am a very emotional person. Maybe I eat too much chicken that's loaded with female hormones, or I have a hormone imbalance. who knows the reason why.

PS
I just posted a question very much like this one, check it out

When was the last time you shed a tear?

[TheorionMage]

For grown men, tears are the way you 'vent' suppressed emotions when NO OTHER meaningful means are open to you.

Roaring, ... punching immovable objects, venting your 'primate' physical strength by throwing things are simply self-destructive, and a 'primitive' satisfaction coping method. YOU 'hurt' so you want 'things' to know the scope of your pain. ~

[Arivor]

I have no problems shedding a tear when appropriate... like a funeral or something touching. Though it's more like I end up with a runny nose. I'm a sucker for touching stories that involve puppers. Tears of joy would be more like it. I will not cry when I get hurt, I just laugh. If my feelings get hurt or I end up Heartbroken, I just get angry.

[Lynx122]

When I'm watching movies I cry quite often but I haven't cried from something in real life for a long time. I would probably be a bit embarrassed, it would probably mean I seriously misjudged something had too many expectations or so. I try to manage my life so I don't get into situations where I'm so overwhelmed that I'll break down.

[Phoenix98]

No I'm not ashamed or embarrassed to cry.

I just don't cry just a side affect of having to harden yourself and kill your emotions, parts of yourself like that just never come back from that and your never really return to the way you used to be.

These days the only time I even really shed tears is just under the most horrific circumstances. Or when I'm under so much monumental stress that I just straight up break down mentally and emotionally.

[Titanic1912]

I didn’t vote but it depends who it’s in front of. When I was watching The Fault In Our Stars for the first time with a great friend of mine, we both cried like babies. This same friend lost her dad to suicide and she was staying strong at his funeral by greeting everyone. When she greeted me, she started crying and I was right there crying with her. I’m comfortable crying in front of my mom and certain friends. No one is going to call me a crybaby.

[Blaine999]

Bad things happened to me when I was in school and it changed me. After that I had an inexplicable need to strengthen myself and avoid vulnerability , including crying. Nowadays I just keep it all bottled up inside, not knowing any other way to deal with my problems.

[jamesgoldman]

I can't cry because
1. I'm a man
2. I'm British

W
Even when my heart problems started over the summer I called an ambulance and wrote a rough will and testament while I waited

[Jjpayne]

It is tough as a guy to do so... thankfully I'm in a pretty open and supportive family. But it's tough to just be in such a weak and vulnerable state sometimes. I think mostly it's not wanting to be the main focus. I don't want to burden others...

[Lionman95]

for me it strongly depends on the people around. People I know and trust I´m not ashamed, people I don´t know I´m ashamed.

[SpiderManFan2002]

Not really. I mean depending the reason and who it’s in front of it can be embarrassing but I find it so hard to hold in when I need to cry.

[Alwayreckles93]

No because I like to show my real self Why would I fake and pretend to be happy and act like everything is fine.

[TheUniqueOne96]

In front of others, yes, because it's just not something I feel comfortable doing, but I don't stop others from having emotions, I mean how dare anyone cry, because they lost a loved one (!).

[SunnySri]

Honestly mam, not ashamed but embarrassed. I don't like showing my vulnerability to people I care about.
I have always thought myself as their anchor and if the anchor is not strong enough to hold the ship steady the ship will be damaged.

[pajamasam]

Im not embarrassed to be seen crying, but I choose who I let myself breakdown in front of carefully. Some people are not very understanding or polite to men who openly cry.

[heymynameisMatt]

Fuck no 😆 😅
Only a complete pussy would withhold a normal bodily function.
Wannabe cowboys can't fight.

[Beautyforeverybody]

I do not cry in front of people, unless they are family or good friends. Because people can use your insecurities against you later on.

[ImSparkly]

I’m not embarrassed but there’s a time and place for it.

[jshm2]

Depends, over what.

A lost contract?

A dead family member?

[Liam_Hayden]

The last times I cried were when my dad died when I was in high school and last year when my mom died, but I would not be ashamed or embarrassed to do so.

[Zealashton]

neather, i just dont want to cry infront of people, only infront of my mom, and my lover, which i have no lover.

[Inexpensivefurniture]

The only thing that bugs me about crying in front of others is how much my nose runs. I have to blow it every few seconds and it's pretty gross.

[DizzyDesii]

At times since people try to use your feelings against you later

[Sakura-san]

No I am a sensitive woman and I cry when something really hurt me deeply or break me.

[Quidthonian]

It depends on the situation. As a man, I'm under societal pressure not to cry. However, emotions are sometimes difficult to control.

[mélancolie]

alone? no i don't care
in front of someone? yea...

[ChiTown33]

I'm a guy i don't cry.

You want honesty? Give people the option of posting anonymously.

[Not_Average]

Yeah it’s weak behavior and I’d be pretty embarrassed to showcase that in front of anyone.

[CaptainSmartass]

Yeah, 'cause crying's for girls. You won't get a girl, and you'll become the Commodore, because you'll be 'Holden' your own:Simples...

[legion6969]

I've seen horror and it's all made me cry, even to think of it now.

[JohnO45]

I'm very comfortable crying if it's something important

[JayLiche]

Haven’t Cried in 6 Years

not ashamed or embarrassed, but I physically can’t

[stalkr]

Everyone has heart. When it's paining so much, tears come without a knock.

[NightOwl8801]

It is normal to cry but I do feel a little embarrassed whenever I do , especially around family

[tae_ie]

I’m a huge cry babie and not ashamed to cry.

[lilyanony1]

In front of others yes

[ThatQuietLass]

Yes basically.
Gotta love mental abuse.

[wittymilf]

Depends on the reason

[havingfun101]

Both shame and crying are for girls. [Robot dance]

[BCRanger10]

No, even though I don't do it all that often.

[douride2]

Not me I will cry when I need to.

[pleasestopthis]

In public, yes. I don't like it.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

I Am Not Ashamed/Embarrassed to Cry

[SuccessfulHornDog]

Yes, but I have done it when our pets died.

[msc545]

no, crying is normal.

[mrgspoter]

I just can't or don't

[Nayyr]

I Am Not Ashamed/Embarrassed to Cry.

[mistixs]

Yes I am

[Smf1989]

I Am Not Ashamed/Embarrassed to Cry.

[DavidFox]

Nope, I cried today

[Aiko_E_Lara]

Depends

[Agem123]

Nope.

[sadcountrygirl]

Yes very.