Is crying a sign of weakness?

Netherlands
January 27, 2008 11:26am CST
I easily cry even I watch sentimental movies and series. My boyfriend use to tease me everytime I wipe. It is not funny at all. I become easily attach to the character. I can't avoid it. My tears flow automatically. I know, I'm too emotional. I tried to avoid not to cry but I can't. Do you think it is a weakness?
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4 responses
• United States
27 Jan 08
I used to feel that wasy, and sometimes still do. But i don't think you should be ashamed of your emotions. Just learn to control them instead.
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• Netherlands
28 Jan 08
Thanks!I try to control it everytime I watch a movie or tv serie. But it flows automatically(too emotional).
@shymurl (2765)
• United States
27 Jan 08
I don't think its a weakness. I'm the same way. I think its normal. We have tears for a reason right? So use it to show emotion. I believe those that don't cry are scared to show their emotion.
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• Netherlands
28 Jan 08
Thanks!I'm agree with you. People who don't cry are scared to show their emotion. They are scared of what other people think.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
27 Jan 08
Sadly, I don't cry very often. My life hasn't been always very happy and I have learned not to cry. Although, I don't see it as a sign of weakness in women, I have a very difficult time seeing men cry. Once in a while is ok, particulrly if they suffer a loss of some kind, but to see a man cry daily is something I have a hard time with. I guess I don't like to show my vulnerability and don't expect a man to either.
• Netherlands
28 Jan 08
Thanks!I think you're a strong person. I admire people like that.
@alnilam (969)
• United States
27 Jan 08
I guess it is a weakness specially if you cry when you are angry. I have the same problem, i start to cry whenever i am a bit emotionaly envolved (happy, sad, angry). The problem is that when I get into a conflict I start crying because I am angry. And the other person thinks that he has won the conflict because I cry. grrrrr
• Netherlands
28 Jan 08
When I was young, I used to cry when I was angry. But now it's different. Everybody knows when I'm angry, no tears.