does showing emotion show weakness?

Question

(i need 2 answers here)

i tend to think that showing emotion shows that you are somehow weak, and i tend to see myself as a fairly strong person which is ironic because i tend to be on the emotional side.
so my question(s) are
does showing emotion so weakness and am i just being a hypacrit, because i'm some times emotional?

Answer 1

I dont see it as a weakness. If that was the case, we'd all be weak. All of us show emotion, we just have different ways of expressing ourselves. Some of us are found of art, making music, writing & etc.

We all get emotional, both guys & girls. Even strong people break down sometimes. But before you know it, you're back on your feet again :)

Answer 2

It depends on the situation and the emotion. For example, people who are unable to control their anger are often considered weak. On the other hand, if you hide all emotions, many people will consider you to be 'cold hearted' and possibly boring. Whether or not each person feels that showing emotion is a sign of weakness depends on their upbringing, (does a man crying make him weak?). Every person will feel differently. Another thing to think about is that if you 'bottle' your emotions on a regular basis, it causes unnecessary stress on yourself. As to whether or not you are a hypocrite; do you think that when other people show emotions that they are weak, and then do the same thing in the same type of situation? Only you can answer that one.

Answer 3

I'm the type of person who internalizes a lot, and I can tell you this. Showing emotion exposes two things. First, it shows that you're not afraid to show your emotions, so there is strength in that respect. Second, it shows that you have no control over them, which is a weakness.
When you internalize, you show that you have a lot of restraint, while not wanting to expose yourself. There is strength in restraint, yet you're afraid to show your feelings.
Little side note, the people who internalize are the ones whose tempers you should really be afraid of, because of the restraint they're exhibiting. Eventually they'll explode, and God help anybody in harm's way.
While the emotional ones are just powder kegs, and once they go off, that's pretty much it, and usually nobody gets hurt. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

you can be a strong person and an emotional person as well. it depends what kind of emotional i guess. if youre passionate about something and show it that would be more on the strong side. but if you are emotional as in sad and crying alllll the time about lame things thats weak. so it depends what you are emotional about. if there is a passion behind it.

Answer 5

It depends.

A guy like Patton showed emotion about a soldier afraid to fight in war. Well, he was then considered a War monger.

Hitler was good at showing emotion.
You just have to know your audience and how they will react.

In a crowded room full of babies and mothers.
It is best to show emotions towards babies and mothers.

Don't go bashing Islam in an Isalmic country.
In rome, do like the Romans.

Answer 6

Showing emotions is a natural occurence. It is rather a sign of strength because it shows your ability to accept reality and express your true self. Being emotional is not a measure of a person's strength or character.

Answer 7

Showing emotion actually shows truth rather than weakness. You're not afraid to let your true self show. And you are willing to make others aware of the real thing at hand by showing your inner feelings.

Answer 8

Showing emotions is not from weakness, Its a normal thing. I suggest that you stop tending to think and continue to act normal.

Answer 9

Be honest! What is wrong with showing someone you care, or are cross, or whatever emotion you have? The only time you need to suppress emotions is when you would hurt someone if you show them. I am very emotional and I have no problem with showing my emotions.

Answer 10

being emotional is a natural human trate, and being able to emote shows strength of character, how the emoting effects u is what causes weakness.