Why they say man don't cry?

@sjvg1976 (41290)
Delhi, India
December 11, 2011 8:24am CST
Hello Mylotters, People say that man don't cry but why they can't cry even the strongest people also cry when they feel that there is nothing they can do about the circumstances.I do cry with tears very seldom but i don't feel shy to say it that being a man i do cry sometime.What do you say?
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
11 Dec 11
hi sjvg As you are talking about "Men" and I am a Kid... I dont know the exact reason. But I have seen many men cry. There are some politicians and filmstars too on that list - they cry to make some money or gain some public attention Ok,for the discussion. Now tell me... what do I do when I cut the onions
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
11 Dec 11
Wear helmet check and you will know http://bizcovering.com/business/tips-to-prevent-crying-when-slicing-and-peeling-onions/
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
12 Dec 11
@di: The Helmets look good but they are too heavy for my head and also they dont come in Kids Size here
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
12 Dec 11
When my contact lenses is on, I don't shed tears when I cut the onions
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
11 Dec 11
Unfortunately, society has instilled to us that it is inappropriate and shameless for a man to cry. That no matter what circumstances a man might face he must accept it and suppress his emotions. Otherwise, be labeled as a weakling or gay. I am sure that a real men will shed his tear seeing someone he loves so dearly dying and saying his/her last words. So what I think is that ONLY REAL MEN DO CRY. Those who are not afraid to show their soft side, those with the courage and confidence to cry. So be proud of yourself that you are not afraid to accept that you cry even if you are a guy.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
11 Dec 11
I am sure that a real men will shed his tear seeing someone he loves so dearly dying and saying his/her last words. ...And I also know a few Politicians who cry just for the Media and the Publicity
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
12 Dec 11
Unfortunately no one pays them for their acting antiques and so they resort to corrupt practices to compensate for this
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
12 Dec 11
oh they didn't tell you about their part time job? they're good actors too
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
11 Dec 11
I admire men who cries- not the crying type. But men who are not shy to show their real emotion when needed. Crying will never make any men become a lesser man he is.
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
11 Dec 11
Aw sids... crying kids looks cute especially when throwing tantrums... like...stomping their little fat feet on floors... I like watching kids doing these...
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
12 Dec 11
Only Watch? Didnt you do any of those as a kid? I am sure all of us did that once a while
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
11 Dec 11
Crying will never make any men become a lesser man he is. What about the Kids then?
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@nezavisima (7408)
• Bulgaria
12 Dec 11
I think everyone on this earth weep. some just do not want to do is not recognized by the deputy why you afraid of not scoff at it but I do not know all that crying just rich and poor throughout the land everyone in it is always experienced pain and they cry y though they cry in secret. nice day.
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@wysecom (346)
• South Africa
27 Dec 11
Is weeping the same as crying? Differentiate between the two and continue the discussion.
@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
25 Dec 11
Hello nezavisima, Yes people don't want to show others that they cry but i don't believe on this theory and cry when i feel that i should,it hardly matters if i cry publically or alone.It is the best stress reliever i have noticed.
@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
26 Mar 17
@wysecom I don't know the difference . Can you please tell?
@safety69 (592)
• Taiwan
11 Dec 11
I say different , I say CRY ALL YOU CAN. that way you can take all those feelings out, Its good to cry sometimes when you feel bad, it relaxes you and help you to loose calories. Why man shouldnt cry they are human like us, I see nothing bad when I see a man crying , if a man cries is because something really bad is happening. Men please dont feel shy to express your feelings , that Macho man is all in the pass . Have a good day sjvg1976
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
12 Dec 11
@ safety69 & bubuth its always good to cry as it releases stress from mind and heart and reduces chances heart failures. @ Prettyruby yes it looks awkward when someone cries publically for silly things.Its been ages i have cried for something as i am strong and always try to resolve things and fight with the situation.
@bubuth (1815)
• Philippines
11 Dec 11
i agree..it can help you release stress so there is nothing wrong in crying..
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• India
12 Dec 11
Men do cry. But when compared to women they seldom cry. The reason is psychological.I read somewhere that it's more genes matter.Men are strong in nature sue to there genes that's why they seldom cry. But I have also noticed that they do cry when the situation is totally out of control.
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
22 Dec 11
Hello icyrose123, Yes they do cry lesser than woman because they are strong physically and emotionally but they do cry when they are stuck and don't have other option left than to cry.I do cry when the situation is out of control for me too.
@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
23 Dec 11
I know most of the men are egoistic and they don't accept that they cry but i am not in that category and i accept that i cry when i feel hurt.
• India
23 Dec 11
Yeah nice of you that you admit it. Most men do not admit that they cry. There EGO stops them from doing so.
@emdjay23 (1575)
• Philippines
13 Dec 11
Some say that it's because of their EGO, maybe its only because they are afraid if someone sees them cry someone would tell them their weak.. but for me crying helps to release your excess baggage and not letting your ego fall off.
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
5 Feb 12
Hello emdjay23, They are not afraid but they feel if they are seen crying then they would be considered weak by the society but in my view its nothing like it as the person who shows his emotion does not mean that he is weak.
@jdyrj777 (6528)
• United States
14 Dec 11
Im female and i have seen males cry before. I say that i would not date a male that does not cry. If he does not cry it means he is either cold hearted or doesnt have a heart.
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
5 Feb 12
Hello jdyrj777, Hahaha it is rightly so if a man doesnot cry that actually means he is emotionless.I do cry when i can't control emotions and get upset by anything.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
13 Dec 11
HI brother! We are all human and God creates the tears for us to cry and one of the way to show the sadness. So why should we hide it? I can't find any reason for man to hide it or not to cry. They have feelings and they will feel sad like woman as well so just cry. Nothing to ashamed of. If I see a man cry that means he is normal. People who don't cry is abnormal. Cry means weakness and they should always look strong?? Nothing to do with that!From the tears you can get the strength and be strong~ I bet it!(^^)
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
5 Feb 12
Hello Sis, That's the reason i do cry when i am hurt and cannot control emotions.I hardly care for people what they think about me. I also believe in same that those who hide emotions are not the real person and are manipulative.
@fantabulus (4000)
• India
17 Dec 11
I dont say man not cried because my husband cried when they feel alone or tired or loss in business. I not cried more but some time we both are cried.
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
5 Feb 12
Hello fanta, hahaha then your husband is true person as he does not hide his emotions fron you.Yes i too cry when i get upset or get failed in life.
@Mashnn (4501)
11 Dec 11
I think it is not literaly what it means. I think it is a way of saying that, if you find a man crying there is a serious problem or pain he is going through. Unlike women who tend to cry often.
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
17 Dec 11
Hello Mashnn, *hahaha* you mean to say that women cry for useless things too.
@Mashnn (4501)
18 Dec 11
In most cases yes, a woman can cry because she feels lonely or a workmate did something bad to her while it is hard for man to cry for such thing. Crying is part of a woman life.
@wulania (1524)
• Indonesia
11 Dec 11
i said the same thing. ton cry. lol/ it is the most commong to saay when we see someone cry.
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@smacksman (6053)
11 Dec 11
It is a matter of time and place. There are times when a man is in public and he is required to maintain control when others around him are loosing control. Then is not a time for tears and a 'stiff upper lip' is required. However, when the time is right and there is some privacy then is the time to let one's emotions out.
@smacksman (6053)
11 Dec 11
Sorry, wulania, I added to your posy instead of a new entry.
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
11 Dec 11
Hello Wulania, Yes it is common but we don't expect man to cry publically. Hello Smackman, That's right even today also we don't expect man to cry publically and is expected to control others but i feel that's not good as they too have the feelings and can shed their tears when they feel it to do so.
• Kuwait
17 Dec 11
Its been said that real men do not cry! To what extent do you agree with this? As an adult man, do you cry or have you cried before? When and what triggered off your "tears hormones" I feel romantic men cry - can't really see the correlation between "romance" and "shedding tears"; it's just a personal opinion.
@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
5 Feb 12
Hello aboodh007, I don't think there is any relation that romantic man cry. I am not romantic at all my wife says it but i do cry when i am upset and can't control my emotions without caring about people what they think about me.
@coco275 (45)
• United States
21 Dec 11
Some men have been taught by their father that crying is a sign of weakness. I don't know if men understand that when you cry you are cleansing your emotions and getting whatever it is that made you cry out.
@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
5 Feb 12
Hello Coco, Yes people say it that crying is the sign of weakness but i don't care for people and let people think me weak i do cry when i get upset and shed tears to get relieved from the stress/sadness.
@aprilsong (1884)
• China
13 Dec 11
Hi,i think there is nothing wrong to cry for men. On the contrary, i think a man who can cry is lovely. while those who never cries is stone hearted. People say that men don't cry just because men don't like to cry in front of others, which doesn't mean they don't cry at all. Well, to tell the truth, in this part, i think it is so good to be a female, to be a female means you can cry whenever you feel upset and sad, and don't need to be afraid of being laughed. I don't think men should not cry. They may express their sorrow other ways, but it is really bad for their health. I have seen some movies in which strongest men also have tears. It is ok, we all need to release our pressure in the way of crying.
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
5 Feb 12
Hello aprilsong, hahaha you mean to say women have right to cry. Yes i feel a man can cry and its nothing wrong in it when we can't control our emotions we shed tears at least i do it and i don't feel hesitant in doing it also.
@gtdonna (1738)
12 Dec 11
I say go ahead and cry if you are a man and let out those emotions as it makes no sense to have it all bottled up. To me, people think if a man cry he is weak...I would rather a see a man cry than watch him try hard to control his emotions and then hurt someone.
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
5 Feb 12
Hello gtdonna, I do cry when i feel hurt and cannot control my enotions and don't care for people what they say about me. I just ignore them.
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
13 Dec 11
Hello sjvg, Do you know why, because it is the monopoly of ladies? Now joke apart, I think it is a false implication to make the men strong as the crying considered as a weak point! You know about India, we had so many heroes, who sacrificed their lives in many ways. In the history about those heroes there is no mention about ‘crying’ and I think it may be shame (or considering it like that). But in reality, men do cry often as they are also human beings and they have to express their emotions at times. Nobody will think that time ‘it’(crying) is a shame. It is always good to ‘cry’ when you have so much pain, crying will give relief for both men and women.
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
5 Feb 12
Hello Sreekala, Hahaha. I do cry because i feel its really good way to relieve stress.I don't think by sheding tears i am imagined to be a weaker person i am strong enough but sometimes circumstances make me to cry.
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• Mexico
13 Dec 11
Hi sjvg: I think this is just a stupid stereotype people have created around men. It just don't make sense and it's sexist. Express your feelings won't make you less man. There are also a long list of stereotypes around what girls should do and should not. And guess what? They are just stereotypes. You can take your own decisions, follow your heart and not doing things just because that's what it's suppose you have to do. ALVARO
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
5 Feb 12
Hello Star sailover, Hahaha i do cry when i am hurt even it is just so fast reaction as i can't ask it from heart too.I think why people say it that man should not cry they should as they too are hurt and should be allowed to shed tears to show their emotions.
• United States
13 Dec 11
I have never understood that statement myself. My grandmother to this day still says that she hates to see a man cry. As a man I have cried plenty of times in my life, and it's sad that as a man we must be alone to cry because society looks as us as less of a man if we cry. It's ridiculous if you ask me.
@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
5 Feb 12
Hello prospectboy, That's what i also hear from most of the people in the society that man are not supposed to cry and if they want to than they should do in privacy as people do not like it.
13 Dec 11
i don't care with that statement. although i never meet man who cry easily. i think if you are man and want to cry. just cry!
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
5 Feb 12
Hello yucha1wi2t, No i don't have the habit of crying for the small things but i expect people not to say anything when the strongest person too shed tears publically.