Do you think crying is a sign of weakness or strength?

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otis campbell Profile
otis campbell answered

Both

Corey The Goofyhawk Profile

It depends on the situation. A loved one passing away and spilling Mountain Dew are good instances for crying.

Jann Nikka Profile
Jann Nikka answered

Neither, its a human emotion.

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Barb Cala
Barb Cala commented
I don't think someone's eyes "watering" to rid foreign matter in them is considered crying. Crying is an emotion.
Tom  Jackson
Tom Jackson commented
Crying is more of a physical reaction to various emotions and is almost impossible to prevent unless you have been so conditioned not to cry for whatever reason.

Here's a quote from an interesting site:

"Crying can be scientifically defined as the shedding of your tears in response to an emotional state; very different from ‘lacrimation’, which is the non-emotional shedding of tears."

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/why-do-we-cry-the-science-of-tears-9741287.html
Barb Cala
Barb Cala commented
A clinical explanation for an emotional act ... IMO
Barb Cala Profile
Barb Cala answered

I think crying is a sign that someone is comfortable expressing their emotions ... And that's a strength.  (As long as they aren't "milking it" and doing it to be melodramatic that is.  That's being manipulative)

John Doe Profile
John Doe answered

It's just something that happens for a number of reasons, at least for me! Sadness, if I am in terrible pain, if I'm angry....so it's just something that happens!

Jaimie  JT Profile
Jaimie JT answered

I see it as a sign of weakness for me personally when I cry due to anger . I don't mind crying when I'm sad and I think it's healthy. But I absolutely hate crying when I'm angry or frustrated because then I feel like I look weak .. I'm NOT  weak .. I'm just a bit overly emotional at times . That's fine , cos I said so.

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SuperFly Original
Usually by that time you are too frustrated to care what people think. Anger sucks when your in the moment! I think everyone is a little overly emotional at some times.
AnnNettie Paradise
You too! I cry when I get angry too. I hate it as well. :( Oh well, part of my imperfection.
AnnNettie Paradise Profile

No, tears are not necessarily a sign of weakness. As one medical journal expressed it: “The prohibition of the appropriate expression of tender emotion is both illogical and harmful . . . Expression of tender emotion, particularly crying, is one attribute that is uniquely human.”


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