Not crying while watching something dramatic, like crying due to feeling weak and vulnerable, is this display of weakness a deal breaker or at least a turn off?
Do women think less of a man when he cries in front of them?
Some women do. Some don’t. I’d hope most don’t, but I think it depends on the reason why he’s crying. A cheesy movie? Weird. His pet died? He’s feeling insecure? He’s depressed? Those are all understandable reasons to cry.
I can understand crying because they’re feeling vulnerable or sad. It’s normal to cry, and it shouldn’t be looked down upon. It’s a natural response and people should be able to express it, especially with their partners.
I’d never think less of a man if he cried for those reasons. I’d think he’s one hell of a man for being able to open up and express it because not a lot of men do. I’m lucky to have found a guy who doesn’t bottle things up, and is able to be vulnerable with me.
No, we are very well aware that guys aren't stone or robots, they're human beings just like us. They have bad days, too. They go through a lot, too. So, it's quite normal and understand when sometimes they just can't control their emotions and end up crying. I don't think anything of it.
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Anonymous
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Women will always say they don't. But the reality is they do. You have to understand to women deception is second nature. They spend so much time engaging in deceptions they don't even realize when they're lying to themselves. And don't get mad at them for it. It's just something you have to accept about them. They couldn't change if they wanted to. You just have to learn to accept certain truths and watch for changes in her behaviour. Most guys find it easiest to just not show much emotion. Personally I just fake emotion. Ya give her just enough to satisfy her. Women are like overgrown children. You just need to know how to deal with them. You can't reason with a child.
It depends. From just emotions, that's normally fine. Maybe get teased if it's just a movie or a spider, but they won't actually think less of you. Everybody has crazy emotions sometimes and it's healthy to let them out.
But if it's in a real situation where there could be real trouble and it's because you're scared or panic, then they will definitely see you as less of a man. Even if it's just a flat tire or even if it's an armed home intruder, as a man you're expected to take the lead in handling it. Breaking down or getting emotional is not acceptable in that moment.
Not all girls or people think that way. But a lot do.
In my opinion I think men who cry in public aren't really bad. I mean when a dude's gotta cry then he's gotta cry. To me it's fine, unless he's like screaming and making a commotion over something that's unnecessarily. A dude who cries in public seems like the weak type of man to some people. But when their silent about it, they seem like they can handle things well. But yeah... to me there not that bad and I mean, it's good to express emotions instead of just holding them all in. - an opinion by the way
depends on the cause. if he's a sensitive bitch who cries over every little thing without any real reason, then that'd be annoying. but if it's due to stress, anxiety, personal issues, feeling overwhelmed, or any other serious issues then i don't think it'd be right to think any less of that man. men are still human just like the rest of us.
Honestly? I started dating a guy. I have known him for 2 weeks, we only had video calls until that time, he wrote me a poem and cried that how happy he was to meet me, and hopefully his life was turning for the better It was cringe af and scary too as we hadn't met irl yet.
Since when did emotions have gender? All genders are allowed to show their emotions, it’s part of the human emotional intelligence & emotional health & wellbeing or wellness. That’s what I know, it’s societal norms & standards that made illogical concepts & ideologies regarding human emotions.
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Anonymous
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In short, no. However, if it happens a lot more often (more than the girl cries), then it's a bit of a turn off. Unless he's crying a lot because of a psychological issue (e. g. depression), then it isn't a turn off.
If it's rare, it can actually be very attractive and let the girl bring out her nurturing side to console him :) we like that stuff
Some girls like tough guys so crying isn't that. But if your parents die and u cry at funeral its okey. So it depends what u cry about, id u cry about bunch of small stuff then uea thats weakness and comes off as overgrown baby.
No! A big no. When a guy cries in front of us we don't feel less or anything bout them. It makes us feel that we are good enough for your trust and love in us, cuz guys don't usually cry in front of girls as far as I know. It makes us feel that yeah, we are someone for you in your life.
I think its comforting when a guy feels secure enough to express emotions in front of me. I'm not sure if comforting is the right word but I feel like it's the closest I can get.
I've only had one ex do it when he failed fire fighting school.. I hugged him through it. I thought it was sweet. It never made me feel any less of him but all women are different. He eventually dumped me so there's that lol
I don't mind a guy crying, but some girls do. It just stresses me out, because I don't know how to comfort anyone, so I would be there awkwardly wondering what to do
When my dog died, I cried like a baby. My SO not only saw me breakdown and cry, but she also helped my get through it.
Does she think less of me? I doubt it.
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Anonymous
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Most women definitely would and probably would break up with you too (though they won't say that's why). If it's a death of a loved one, probably ok, but anything else is seen as weak and women are repulsed by it. They'll deny it, but it's a reality.
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Anonymous
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It's actually true, even if they say it's fine. They see it as abnormal and cringy. They have almost never seen their father cry. However, it can be okay if you are already in a long-term relationship. A girl you just met or started a relationship with, a big no. Even crying for a pet dying is not okay. I had several pets over the years and when they died, I cried. I always got not-so-good reactions from different girls.
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