Isn't crying a sign of weakness? How would you feel if you were caught in the action?

Question

I'm not being judgemental. I'm simply asking a question.

I have no problem at all with other people crying but it would bother me if I was the one in that position.

Answer 1

No, I think people who cry freely are strong and in touch with their feelings.

I was raised by parents who taught that crying=weakness, so as an adult I have a difficult time with public crying. Crying appeared to be something to be ashamed of. Pity. I wish I wasn't raised like that. It truly is a handicap.

Sometimes I think those who never seem to break down are afraid to cry because they know the floodgates will burst open after being closed for so long, thus it will become more of a sobbing uncontrollably affair. They save it for when they're alone.

Answer 2

No, not a sign of weakness. Emotional openness, maybe a little vulnerability. The weak ones are those supposedly tough nuts who insist they will never ever cry. Usually guys, and usually overly macho. Also frequently not very physically capable (this last is an observation from over 13 active years of the martial arts, among other things). I don't ever feel like I am "caught" crying. My gf has seen me cry, and some of my closer friends. There are places where I think it can be a bit inappropriate and awkward, like, for instance, work. But I've seen coworkers cry and have been the shoulder, and it doesn't affect my relationship to them (if I think they're cool, I still think they're cool afterwards, and if I think they're dumb@$$es, I thought that long before I saw them cry).

Answer 3

I guess its a matter of perspective , if i was tired and fed up i wouldnt like to be caught crying but for instance when my bestfriend died and i was driving home from the hospital i could nt have give a toss !
Its simply another way of expressing yourself , it could be a stress relief , crying is often a sign of strength not weakness it shows you know who you are, how you are , and how comfy you are with yourself or open enough to be confident to show your emotions to others, often it can make you approachable , depending on a situation .
Me and mine personally would never see crying as a sign of weakness how can it be , im suprised anyone would think that nowadays..in my opinion in its place crying can be very theraputic

Answer 4

It all depends upon why you are crying. Is it because someone died? Is it because you were watching a movie and there was a sad scene in it, a real tear jerker? Is it because you feel overwhelmed by the frustrations in your life at that time?

Those are all just signs of a normal emotional release. If someone was crying for some childish reason like they wanted something and couldn't get it then that would be different.

Answer 5

Showing emotion or crying isn't a sign of weakness it means you're human and have feelings.

Would you not cry if someone you loved passed on?
Would you not cry because you got physically hurt?
Would you not cry because some simply said it is a sign of weakness...

Answer 6

I hate crying. I've always viewed my tears as a sign of weakness. If anyone ever sees me crying, I feel worse than I did when I was just crying by myself. I always try to hide it in any way I can. It doesn't usually work, but I still try. I'm hoping one day it does work...

Answer 7

I'm caught crying all the time. I cry when I'm happy; I cry when I'm sad--which isn't very often-- and I cry at a good sermon in front of 200 people. I sometimes think it is a good release of emotions. I think people know me well enough to know I will cry easily at those times. It doesn't bother me anymore. My wife knows it and total strangers know it. It is just part of being me.

Answer 8

No,I don't see crying as a sign of weakness. It's a sign that you are human.
(And crying is better than bottling it all up inside,
bottling up your emotions leads to far more worse things)

Crying is also a release,most people feel alot better afterwards. Sure,I know its awkward to cry in public...but there are times when you can't prevent it.

Answer 9

crying may not help, but it isn't a weakness. u r bing judgmental and assume one cries freely. i have a thing were when i cry, i vent. i vent the world through and through and then i understand. crying is almost art. whoever feels embarassed or weak when they cry needs a perk or something. tears r only a part of ur heart.
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Answer 10

No. I mean...yes, when I cry, I feel vulnerable. But then again, if a friend--or anyone, really--started crying in front of me, I would NOT think they were weak...I would think that they were strong, actually, because they were able to face their emotions and really feel them, and I would feel honored (hm, not quite the right word...)that they felt comfortable enough with me to cry in my presence.