Why does sometimes things hurts so much but not enough to make us cry?

Question

It's like bleeding inside but you can't even shed a single tear. If only we can cry and then feel better afterwards but no, we just have to keep it all inside.

Answer 1

As we grow in this world of sorrow we develop a thicker skin, that is, we become either used to the pain, or to seeing the pain. Thats why compassion and empathy are traits attributed to good works.

Answer 2

Some things are so painful that we choose to bury them deep inside so as not to face them. It is amazing how great it feels to face something and have it over with. We only hurt ourselves when we bury a painful event.