Is it wrong to cry? Does crying make you a wimp?

Question

I am told that crying when your upset is wrong, and childish is it?

Answer 1

absolutely not...it can be very good for you. it allows you to release pent-up emotions, anger, anxiety, fear, joy, happiness, etc. not crying when you fell the need, can cause problems from supressing your feelings and emotions. it can be very cathartic!

Answer 2

OMG! NO!! Crying is a natural release of the stress. Women cry all the time. If you are a man it is not childish to cry and it is not wrong at all. If you are senstive person then let the tears flow! Sometimes the only thing that helps fix the pain at the moment is a real good cry.

Answer 3

No way is it wrong or does it make you a wimp! I actually think it is sexy that a man can cry, esp in front of those he loves (wife/gf/kids/parents/friends). If someone tells you that you are a wimp for crying, then they are jerks and don't know what they are talking about. Same thing if they say that it is wrong. A real man will cry in front of others; a boy won't.

Answer 4

NO. Since it is innate in all humans, how can it be wrong? It serves the purpose of relieving emotional upset so a person can heal from the pain. When a person cannot cry or otherwise release their emotions, they become more emotionally sick as time goes on

A true answer for those who tell you crying is for wimps:

A real man does not ask or care what it takes to be a real man.

Answer 5

It depends on the reason. It may be a little childish to cry over small things.If you are upset just because of something someone says or a small thing that happens, sometimes you are blowing it out of proportion. But if it is a major thing or a large incident, then there is nothing wrong with crying.

Answer 6

It's most definitely not wrong to cry. You just have to decide whether the social impact to you at that time, given the circumstances is worth it.

Death of a loved one? Always O.K.

Lost your job? Iffy.

Someone at the office or school being unkind? Better hold those tears until you're alone.

Got killed just before reaching the final level of your favorite video game? Never!!

It's still never "wrong", but society can be ungracious and cruel, especially to guys when we cry, and you'll be the one paying that price. Using discretion will save yourself even more tears.

Answer 7

It depends on the type of crying, how easily one cries, and what one cries about.

Crying from real grief is ok. Crying because of being moved or from sentimentality is ok.

Crying out of exhaustion may be ok occasionally.

Crying too easily or too often from just being upset may be a little bit much, but it depends on the circumstances.

Still, just because someone may cry (even)more than may be "standard" it doesn't necessarily mean he/she is a wimp. Someone who cries easily could, for example, still be a person who would run into a burning building to save someone.

It is your business how much, how often, or whether you cry. People you know are probably used to it.

Answer 8

Crying does not make you a wimp. Being a wimp makes you cry.

Answer 9

No it is not wrong and it does not make a man or boy a whimp.Even males have feelings.I can not stand to hear a father make fun of his son for crying.

Answer 10

It's only wrong if your emo. People should let their feeling bottle up inside and one day tell a stranger on the bench ,waiting for the bus, all your problems. Then and only then will you feel better and no one will know you cried like a little girl.

Answer 11

Crying is never wrong. however if you find yourself crying over minor matters you are probably depressed and should seek professional help.