Why do Men hold their tears?

By Toni
@toniganzon (72281)
Philippines
October 1, 2010 7:27am CST
Boys don't cry they say, but I think they're just holding it back. Probably because if they do they think it might lessen their masculinity. What do you think? Are their other reasons why they hold their tears? What do you think of men who's not ashamed to cry? Do you think they are less of a man if they do?
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
7 May 16
I can cry and I'm not ashamed of it, just a very emotional person.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
7 May 16
@jobelbojel I'm glad you aren't, it's good to cry.
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@jobelbojel (35574)
• Philippines
7 May 16
I am not ashamed of crying as well.
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@jobelbojel (35574)
• Philippines
7 May 16
@kevin1877uk That is true. I feel relieved after crying. I am an emotional person as well.
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@jobelbojel (35574)
• Philippines
7 May 16
Men who don't cry doesn't have feelings.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
8 May 16
I think they do, they're just not brave enough to show it to others.
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@wiwa05 (230)
• Philippines
1 Oct 10
Yes it's true! They're holding it back in front of people and cry whenever they're alone coz others might think that they're not man enough to face any problems in life. They're TOO AFRAID to be called a 'homosexual'. No offense, but this is TRUE! For me, crying doesn't lessen anything even for men. It even helps to open up and accept the fact that they're also humans too who gets hurt and gets broken. Men DO cry, and whatever they say, we all DO know that! ^_^
• Quezon City, Philippines
6 Oct 10
i agree - men are humans too, so they can cry too. if a man doesn't cry or can't feel pain, sorrow, or sympathy then there's something wrong with him.
• United States
1 Oct 10
I, personally, know many men that cry. I do believe that the biggest reason men don't cry, is because they think it will make them look less manly. However, a real "man" wouldn't be worried about his masculinity, and would show his feelings however they need be shown.
• Quezon City, Philippines
6 Oct 10
i totally agree with brian's definition of a real man. men shouldn't be afraid to show their feelings.
• United States
29 Nov 10
think about it..if the guy is around a girl he wouldnt cry..or he might but if he is with guys there is no way in heaven he will cry! so really i guess its a guy thing =)
@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
8 May 16
I saw men crying like my husband, my youngest son and my Dad, they do cry and they don't ashamed to cry. My husband told me, if he won't cry, he feels his heart will burst due to pain. I know, he's too emotional.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
8 May 16
I could easily fall for a guy who's not ashamed to cry.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
21 Apr 17
I think they are afraid to show it because men should not cry. But my boyfriend cried when I almost out of life. Other men don't cry and they find it very hard because as a man they should be strong. Unlike us women, we are soft and naive at times.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
21 Apr 17
Who says men shouldn't cry? There's no such rule at all.
@ckciasigurl (2081)
• Italy
23 Jun 11
hi toniganzon maybe because they do not like to see there self that is crying, i do much more like seeing a man who is crying because man who cried is a real man.
• Philippines
23 Jun 11
boys cry too but they are holding it in because they feel that it will ruin their manly ego. and honestly, i go for guys who cries over a girl. it is sweet and you will know that they are sincere