What does it take to make you cry.

@p1kef1sh (45681)
March 14, 2008 8:05am CST
Are you someone that only has to hear of some emotional matter to set you off. Tears everywhere. Or are you the stiff upper lip type. Unshakeable in your resolve never to be seen to cry. Do you cry publicly, or wait until you are on your own. What made you cry most recently. Does it embarrass you or do you think that isn't the done thing.
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@JrdnP16 (56)
• United States
15 Mar 08
What it takes to make me cry is haveing one of my relitives die
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
15 Mar 08
I think that is entirely natural. Grief is a very powerful emotion.
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@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
15 Mar 08
i do not cry at the drop of a hat. but if it involves my child, then bets are off. If she hurts i cry. If she cries, I cry. If she gets picked on, you guessed it I cry.What made me cry most recently? Some child im my duaughters pre school class called her a loser. I was so angry. and when she finally went to bed, I DID CRY.But I gave her the brave face.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
15 Mar 08
Maternal instinct if very powerful and I can easily understand why you are affected by things that occur in you daughter's life. There is that balance between letting them experience some of the rough and tumbles of life, and wanting to go and sock someone in the mouth for daring to treat them like that. We have all cried over our babies. When they are born, when they do cute things like starting to walk, their other success and of course their mistakes and sadnesses too.
@SViswan (12051)
• India
15 Mar 08
I've never ever cried in public. I'm somehow embarassed to be seen in crying in public. Funny, coz women do it all the time...not me! It probably is the hormones...because I find that I can cry at the drop of a hat...after I had my kids. Earlier...reading or watching something emotional would bring tears to my eyes...but I was good at hiding it..and would feel overwhelmed all alone. But after the kids, I can cry buckets....for no reason!! It does seem like I have a tap in there....that doesn't need much to turn it on!! And I can't believe how I've changed!!
@SViswan (12051)
• India
17 Mar 08
I know and understand what you say. I don't think people who cry in public are weak...but I think so about myself...it's probably the standard I've set for myself. I hate anyone seeing me cry...even if it's my husband or my mother...expecially if they are the ones who caused the tears. But most of my tears nowadays are angry tears....when I can't get my point across...and being adult like isn't working. But a sad scene in a movie or lovely poetry does bring tears to my eyes. And so do incidents I read about that touch my heart.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
15 Mar 08
I understand that crying in public can be embarrassing, but there is no need to feel that way really. If it seems right to cry, then the time os right.
@beekay (421)
• India
15 Mar 08
It's not about you are public or in private. If you are happy, you generally smile or laugh, that time you don't think of the sorrounding. It automatically comes up. Same is the case of tears. No one wants to cry. The tears just flows when you broke down.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
15 Mar 08
Very true. But some people can hold their emotions so that even if they do want to cry, they wait until they are somewhere more private.
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• United States
15 Mar 08
I am not goodwith emotions. I cry so easily. I guess the last time i cried would be the other night when I watched a sad movie. Movies make me cry a lot.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
16 Mar 08
My girls are like that. Put on It's a wonderful life and shares in Kleenex go through the roof. LOL
• Germany
14 Mar 08
Most of my friends consider me as a "tough cookie" who will never show emotions in public not unless i was physically hurt and the pain is just too close to killing me. But then, when it has something to do with my family, this "tough cookie" turns into a "cry baby". When i hear the song " last dance with my father"--i guess i may not be able to stop my tears even if i am in a public place--i lost my dad last year October.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
14 Mar 08
Sorry to hear about your dad. That can be a tough call. I don't think that there is such a thing as a typical "cryer", just cry when you want and don't worry what others think.
• Germany
14 Mar 08
thank you very much, those words of sincerity are always welcome by a longing heart . God bless you !
• United States
6 Apr 08
I am an emotional person. You could look at me crosseyed and I would blat. Hormones have a lot to do with this. Dang ol menopause.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
6 Apr 08
The menopause does that I hear. But there is nothing wrong wit a little weep now and then.
@Darkwing (21583)
14 Mar 08
In three words, "not a lot"! I'm very sensitive and emotional, and anything just a little bit sad sets me off, whether I'm in public or not. I like to take a walk in the rain when I'm upset. For one thing it hides your tears and for another, it refreshes your face, no end. Brightest Blessings.
@Darkwing (21583)
16 Mar 08
Yes, walking in the rain is quite refreshing too, and helps you forget your sadness a little.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
14 Mar 08
I am increasingly like that Love the walking in the rain idea. Very atmospheric.
@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
14 Mar 08
I only cry publicly when I absolutely can't hold it in anymore, or I'm really really angry, not sad. I'd rather cry by myself, if I can. I don't cry that easily. Once in a while I'll cry when watching a movie or whatever, if I'm already upset over something else, and it seems easier to cry over the fake thing than the real thing going on. Otherwise, I'm more likely to take out emotional stress on my punching bag than tears. I don't think crying is embarrassing, but it just makes me feel like "not myself" to do it.
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
14 Mar 08
I am a softy at heart and tend to get teary eyed at almost anything LOL well not anything but most things like a sad scene in a movie, a sad scene in a book, even when I hear a sad story from someone. When my husband frustrates me to no end I end up in tears. When my son says the meanist things to me without realising it, that always brings tears to my eyes to. I don't cry in public and prefer to cry in private as I get too embarrassed LOL The last time I cried was when my hubby and I had a disagreement and he wouldn't listen to what I had to say - it's frustrating because he thinks he is always right Funny enough when i just gave up talking to him he came back to apologise and said he over-reacted Eh!!
@p1kef1sh (45681)
14 Mar 08
Sounds like love to me. Hope that you two are enjoying one another again and that the tears have been ones of joy. Must be great to have him back.
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
14 Mar 08
Yes we had a lovely day together yesterday but unfortunately its back to work today for him. But that is ok, he might be taking a few days off next week as he has so much leave and comp time to use and feels he needs a break after the last trip. Not only that its Spring Break for my sons school so he wants to have some quality time with him too :)
@ElicBxn (63252)
• United States
14 Mar 08
I'm a "tough cry." Gone with the Wind only managed to wrench a few tears out of me at the end, tho my mom was sobbing off and on all through the end. I thought the b... she got what she had coming! So, I don't cry real easy, I don't even like to cry cutting onions, but probably because I don't like the burn.... Its not that I don't want to be seen crying, I just don't cry easily. When the doctor told me my friend was dying, I went out into the hall and cried a bit - I could see the nurses looking at me, but I didn't want to cry where my friend might hear me. I thought I was going to have a heart attack for a few minutes I sobbed so hard, but then it was over and I was under control again. (I teared up a bit just writing this....) I don't often cry with I'm hurt either, I sometimes think I'm emotionally stunted or something. I have cried over other deaths, my dad, my cats, etc.
@ElicBxn (63252)
• United States
14 Mar 08
I thought about your comment and I think you may be right about why I was crying at the end of Gone with the Wind - relief! WHAT a LONG movie! I was glad it was OVER!
• United States
19 Mar 08
I cry rather easily. I suppose I am a pretty emotional person. I am trying to think of the last thing that made me cry. I believe it was a few days ago, my husband and I got in an argument and I cried. It does not embarrass me to cry. I think that tears can be very therapeutic and rid your body of pent up stress. Nothing wrong with a good cry in my book. Have a great evening!
@p1kef1sh (45681)
19 Mar 08
I agree entirely. A good cry can work wonders. Have a good evening yourself.
• Romania
28 Jun 08
I cry at other people suffering, at people not being able to feed or take care of their children nor themselves, of unnecessary animal/human abuse, or of simply the pain of others. I have the ability to sympathize and empathize with others; I could almost put myself in their shoes and almost be able to understand what they are going through.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
28 Jun 08
That can be quite hard to do. I am impressed. Thank you.
@ruby222 (4847)
7 Apr 08
You know ive just answered a similar thread to this.But before i trot off and get on with my work ..i will ansewr this one. I very very rarely cry in public...things will touch my emotions granted..but i think that the profession that i worked in steeled me somewhat...but saying that it doesnt mean i `feel` any less than anyone else. Now hubby..theres a very different matter...Oh God lve him..his eyes fill with tears often...he wears his heart on his sleeve...but thats no bad thing either ! I cant actually remember the last time that i cried!....i think that i must self express in other ways... An interesting question Piky...i shall look forward to seeing the responses...
@p1kef1sh (45681)
7 Apr 08
I set the discussion 4 weeks ago Ruby. So I already have quite a few replies, you are very welcome to have a look at them. Now, looking at you response I would guess that you were/are involved in a public service - hospital/Police/Social Service possibly military? I believe that a good weep can be very therapeutic, for both sexes. I do it from time to time, but I don't indulge too much publicly. I have been told in the past that I am unemotional. That's not true, I just don't get upset about the same things that other people do always.
@Gwapako_28 (2140)
• Philippines
15 Mar 08
i cried when it comes to love and my family. especially when i feel disregarded.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
15 Mar 08
Do you mean ignored. That's a horrible feeling and it can make you cry sometimes.
• United States
15 Mar 08
I'm going through menapause now, and I seem to cry at the drop of a pin. I get really mad at myself for it, too. Even those stupid sappy commercials on TV. Or if I'm trying to express to my family how much I love them...I'm a mess. Or if I see someone I care for crying, I start crying. Good grief, enough's enough. I do get embarrassed for sure. I don't get into any heavy sobbing anymore, takes too much out of me. I'm learning how to not let myself get that upset in the first place. It just gets everyone else upset, too.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
15 Mar 08
Oh dear. But it is well documented that the menopause has an unsettling effect on women. So I wouldn't worry too much about it.
• Philippines
15 Mar 08
recently i cried because my girlfriend is leaving..:(
@p1kef1sh (45681)
15 Mar 08
Sorry about your GF. I am not sure if you mean leaving as in leaving you , or going on a trip. Whichever, love is a very powerful emotion and crying is perfectly understandable and healthy. Take care.
• United States
19 Mar 08
I cry all the time :) I have even cried at some commercials and cartoons lol That is just my way to release I guess, I also tend to cry when I am upset vs yelling or something like that. I think it is okay to cry, I think repressing it is not good.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
19 Mar 08
I agree entirely. A good cry always makes me feel better.
• Norway
17 Mar 08
I'm a very sensitive person...very emotional. Tears would flow like rivers just by watching drama movies. A tear would drop, just by hearing a painful comment from anybody. And i would shed a million of tears if I have a fight with my boyfriend. That's how emotional I am. I cried when I feel like crying whether I'm alone or in public. But most of the time, I cried because I want to release the problems I have inside.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
18 Mar 08
Easing your problems is a good reason to cry. Thank you.
• United States
19 Mar 08
I cry at anything and everything. I will and have cried in public. I don't care where i am. Work,my kids school,church. When they come, they come
@p1kef1sh (45681)
19 Mar 08
Good for you. You know what, I've had a little cry myself today and I feel a lot better for it. So you just carry on.