29-12-2019, 11:42 PM
Re: Crying and emotions
I'm not sure I cry and more than I used to, as it's always been kind of rare. That being said, the expectation that "men" shouldn't cry (by other men, women, partners, etc.) is like telling another human that they don't want you to have/experience a full range of emotions (like it takes something away from them, if you do).
Crying at a loss (and I've lost my share) seems to be more forgivable, but my favorite teared up moments are when experiencing something profound, and welling up with the emotion of the experience.
These are some of the most precious moments in life, and if it results in tears of joy, no other being on earth should discourage one's enjoyment of the moment.
I'm not sure I cry and more than I used to, as it's always been kind of rare. That being said, the expectation that "men" shouldn't cry (by other men, women, partners, etc.) is like telling another human that they don't want you to have/experience a full range of emotions (like it takes something away from them, if you do).
Crying at a loss (and I've lost my share) seems to be more forgivable, but my favorite teared up moments are when experiencing something profound, and welling up with the emotion of the experience.
These are some of the most precious moments in life, and if it results in tears of joy, no other being on earth should discourage one's enjoyment of the moment.