Do you think it's okay to cry?

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crimsonandclover2 · Accepted Answer

I believe it is completely ok to cry. It's not necessarily good or bad, but anything that helps to express how you feel at that moment is obviously better. It's a good thing to get part of emotions off you. Whenever i feel like crying i just cry and it actually gives me temporal relief from all the frustation, anger that i have for something. I think that crying is not a sign of weakness, but a sign that you have been strong for too long! Its ok not to be strong for a while! Its ok to cry! And it proves that you are going through the process of accepting these emotions rather than keeping them in. Crying is not just a word which describes sadness. I believe crying is a most natural emotion which we all sometimes go through. Tears define many things like fear, sadness, anger (sometimes) and sometimes happiness too. Crying alone within a blanket is one of the soul satisfying thing. It often feels relieved crying alone on some issues. Crying gives power of motivation, rethinking and mental peace to a person. I often cry on somethings and feel relaxed after that. I find crying a type of exercise which I go through once in two weeks or so. I also have heard that crying helps in cleaning our eyes, so by that point also crying can be beneficiary. So for mind, heart and eyes crying can be good.

Diminished · Accepted Answer

Definitely. It's the natural way our bodies release all emotions, not just sadness. People cry when they are relieved, sad, hurt, angry and even happy. Women cry while saying yes to a marriage purposal, people cry at weddings and parents cry when their babies are born and all three are joyous occasions.

I believe it's healthy and extremely necessary to cry. Honestly, it's pathetic how limited or taboo crying is, especially for men. Controlling or changing our bodies natural physical reaction to emotions is just absurd and goes against human nature.

ChrisMaster69 · Accepted Answer

Yes 100% it’s okay to cry.

it’s natural and normal to have some emotional outlet at times.

Bottling it up can at times be very counterproductive.

Any guy saying it is not obviously does not live in the real world or has a bunch of fuckwits for friends.

example, daughter or son on life support in a hospital, they are the love of your life. The doctor asks permission to turn off life support, there is no chance of her recovering.

You would have to be a callous cunt not to cry after that.

I've seen full on hard ass guys with a lifetime of serving in Parachute Regiment, Marines and other units, cry at weddings and funerals.

it has zero to do with being a guy, it’s a natural human emotion.

TheorionMage · Accepted Answer

Crying, when not being used as a manipulative ploy...
is your subconscious 'relief valve' for extreme emotional stress.

Crying is WHAT YOU DO when you're overwhelmed, ... when you deprived of OTHER active options, ... beyond mere anger, when your faith & trust has been abused & betrayed, when lashing out physically to release tension would accomplish NOTHING but SELF abuse (aka punching a wall, doing yourself physical harm like cutting) Remember, 'YOU' are the ONLY 'you' you have--- respect THAT. <3 ; )

Tiptoetamm · Answer

Absolutely! It's really good to release those emotions. I scream when I'm angry. I'll break old shit I no longer need. It's good way to release everything. Being a teenager is hard. Everything your feeling is normal. I know it's confusing at times and you don't know what to do. Just remember this. Take a deep breath and count to 10 in your head or out loud.

AncientWisdom · Answer

I can’t. I haven’t cried since I was a child. I often wonder if the dam should ever break. If the deluge would wipe the sorrow from my heart , and the pain from this world. The misery is great I doubt that it would help much. It has been over 45 years since I shed a tear.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Yes, I cry often and it's okay to cry, I hate when people ask why I am crying
it's like none of your business, When my late Mom went by ambulance when
she was really sick with back pain I was crying and the dam paramedic woman
said to me Sir don't cry, It's like who and the f***k are you to tell me not to cry
that's my Mom and so said, that was the last to see Mom, went over to the
nursing home to see her, she had a catheter in her, cause her kidneys were
failing her, seeing her hands had this makeup appearance on them well 4 days
later she passed away, from what I understand, she passed 10:30 a. m. but the
a**hole nursing home didn't call me to 1:00 p. m. to tell me.

Kaylove96 · Answer

My best friend/sister said it’s ok and really necessary because if I try to hold it in then things will keep bottling up, I’ll be a really angry and bitter person and have outbursts. But I don’t have many people I feel comfortable crying around or them even knowing. Only her (my bff/sister) and her mom

Duckie11 · Answer

Not only is it okay, it's necessary. It's an involuntary physical response that rids the body of excess chemicals producing too much cortisol. Crying aids in lowering your stress, that's why you feel better after a good cry.

Everyone should be crying when their body wants to, it's good for you.

ohshee · Answer

To be honest if i cry that means something is touched me very deeply and I hurt inside and if she was going to come from my face I'm going to allow them to I don't care what anybody else thinks in that moment I will become so selfish because whatever has just happened is killing me inside and I hurt and I will cry if that's how deep the pain is

TwinTonyz · Answer

Only in private. Weakness amongst men is repulsive. This is a rule men must follow, and women tend to heed. There's no measure of conscious reflection that can wholly override this truth. Men who present any form of negative emotions are perceived as defective men.

the_bruh · Answer

I want to cry, but I'm so numb I laugh or get angry instead.

MelissaMarie9614 · Answer

Yes. You're suppost to let your emotions. Its ok to cry sometimes whether you're upset, angry or even going through anxiety. It's good to let your emotions out. You don't have to cry in front of people if you don't want to, you could cry in private in peace like in your room.

malakaki · Answer

It's not good if you're crying out of nowhere for nothing. It's good if you're crying for something worthwhile.

petitedollbabee · Answer

Crying is a healthy coping mechanism and having a big cry makes me feel so much better after a hard day, it helps me to think more clearly.

FreyaRed · Answer

It's okay, it seems people need that. I can only cry when chopping onions

Apulu_3 · Answer

Crying lightens your heart so yes it is better to cry rather than bottling up your emotions.

LinaDaGoddess · Answer

Yes it’s okay to cry… we’re all human, we all experience emotions.. emotions are completely normal.

Buntyp · Answer

It's bad for your health not to cry. Your eyes and you tear ducts need that, actually your whole body and mind. It's part of being emotionally healthy. It's like the safety valve against turning toxic.

lpoots · Answer

The mask of masculinity
Is a mask, a mask that's wearing me
The mask, the mask, the mask

I'm a real boy, boy, and I cry
I love myself and I want to try
This is why you never see your father cry
This is why you never see your father cry
This is why you never see your father

Chlo3_2001 · Answer

Nothing wrong with it. I had a big cry about an hour ago. Mental and emotional fatigue. We are allowed to validate and address our own emotions and having a cry can be healthy.

Nozgrd74 · Answer

Well yeah, of course it is.

Crying is necessary and, to me, is the ultimate way to release sadness. It's sort of a rock bottom moment for our emotions. Once we hit the bottom, then there's only one way to go

1988fido · Answer

I just did last night I am just sick of not finding the one  It’s freaking long journey and filled with shit.  So I just broke last night and am like when I will ever find her

Raphaëlle · Answer

Ofc it is. It's a normal way to express difficult emotions for example when you feel sad or down. Sometimes a cry can be very healing as well to get all those emotions out and not keeping them in all the time.

VanillaSalt · Answer

It’s not really bad or good is just not productive. There’s things you could do to fix the situation tatter then feel sorry for yourself.

Medicalbug · Answer

Yup. If I need to cry, I cry. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to cry but won’t because they are ashamed of it.

JohnHaley114 · Answer

You are letting your emotions to flow out. Nothing wrong in it.

Em365 · Answer

Of COURSE it is! Crying is how some people’s bodies react to extreme emotions when words can’t do the job. It’s natural to cry. At least you know your human ❤️

Staximus · Answer

Anybody who doesn't is a fool, and the world is full of them

AdithyaR · Answer

Absolutely. It's a great form of catharsis to process your emotions.

Daniela1982 · Answer

Girls don't cry.

Heartache0405 · Answer

Yes. But not in front of a woman if you're a man. They'll use that against you

domenico07 · Answer

I can’t remember the last time I have, but I do think it is okay to do so. Just not in public but if you can’t hold it back then it’s perfectly fine. That feeling is a natural feeling that all humans have

Account · Answer

Yes, I wish I had that strength. But I don't and I can't.

Idazle34 · Answer

Absolutely, crying is good for you because it releases emotions that are built up.

FoxyGirl2987 · Answer

Only if you’re watching the notebook or interstellar

Nagahime · Answer

Yes, for either gender. I hate crying in front of others, so I'd rather be alone.

jshm2 · Answer

You have not heard of onions, have you kiddo?

TiaraGlitzNeon · Answer

Yes. It's a way to release stress and toxins from your body when you're upset. It's far better to cry than to hold it in, and make everything worse.

InferiorElegy · Answer

As a guy, no not in front of people but in private it's more acceptable. For females it's always ok.

Anonymous · Answer

Men aren't allowed because women are repulsed by it and other men shame them too.

llorando · Answer

Perfectly OK, otherwise you'd be an emotionless robot.

MrJMM · Answer

Me: Yes, Father: Fuck no he rather kill himself than cry, Mother: Yes, and Older Brother: Would rather commit suicide than cry.

OddBeMe · Answer

It’s so gay. Unless it’s a video of a puppy who was abused and now found it’s forever home. But yeah, so gay.

UdontNeedtoknow · Answer

depends on the situation and how often it happens. we all have emotional break downs some time. its called being a human being.

fiddlestick · Answer

sure if u want, but personally i think its pointless to cry so i never do, it won't solve anything, if i have a problem i fix it, crying is a waste of time

Anonymous · Answer

yeah, totally, whenever you gotta cry, do it. If you're outside, find a bathroom.

In_Trance · Answer

That would depend entirely on what you're crying over

TwoToTooTutu2 · Answer

Yeah, there is a time and a place for everything. Except child diddling of course

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Yes its definitely okay to cry. Are you okay do you need to talk to someone

Anonymous · Answer

Sure. But don't be surprised if I think you're stupid in my head. Crying is a pointless waste of time that solves nothing. I fix my problems, not cry about them

Waldoe · Answer

it is not only OK... it is important to release the sadness...

dustybiker · Answer

A person often doesn’t have a choice.

Katielovesitbig · Answer

Yes it's healthy... But don't cry at the drop of a hat...

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Not a damn thing wrong with it!

Enobor · Answer

It's more then ok to cry. Being human is to feel emotion.

raaz222 · Answer

Yes, sadness and depression is like slow poison. When you cry.. Actually you are vomiting them out.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes but there are definitely times when it is more appropriate than others.

driven159 · Answer

If it makes feel better why not

lrina · Answer

well, do you think it's ok to be human?

Wise4myage · Answer

Yes I do, crying is good for the soul.

Hanrej · Answer

It's ok but pointless.

Ian69 · Answer

Yes, absolutely it’s a way of releasing emotion.

Star_88 · Answer

It's like asking, do you think it's okay to pee?

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