Is crying a sign of weakness or strength?

BryanBossling said:
Men aren't supposed to cry.

NarTaco said:
Real men aren't afraid of crying.

Hulmy said:
Crying means you were being strong for too long.

Hulmy said:
Crying means you were being strong for too long.

NarTaco said:

Real men aren't afraid of crying.

Soren333 said:
It's a sign of emotion.

BryanBossling said:
Was expecting this sort of response. It's not fear that keeps men from crying, and crying doesn't make you brave. Stop being such a chick with your ''true men show their emotions'' bullshit.

There are acceptable moments for a man to tear up, but in general one shouldn't.

LadyRenly said:
If not fear, then what?

Why should they not in general?

BryanBossling said:
Was expecting this sort of response. Generally speaking it's not fear that keeps men from crying, and crying doesn't make you brave. Stop being such a chick with your ''true men show their emotions'' bullshit.

There are acceptable moments for a man to tear up, but in general one shouldn't.

BryanBossling said:
Because it's unmanly.

If a man cries from a sprained ankle, then that is a sign of weakness. Men like to avoid looking weak.

LadyRenly said:
I think people in general would like to not look weak. What does it mean to be "manly"?

It's no longer expected for a woman to be a housewife and clean all her life, so I don't see why men should feel the need to follow some outdated expectation

Red_Keys said:
Why is "controlling your emotions" considered strong?

BryanBossling said:
It's more acceptable for women to show weakness, because they're weaker to begin with, wouldn't you agree? If a woman gets emotional, she can count on her friends, or some man to comfort her. A man might receive a woman's sympathies, at first, but she will grow to resent him if things go on for too long, because that's how women usually react.

You're acting as if society has outgrown its need for men, and that we could all become like you and things would be fine. This isn't true.

Red_Keys said:
People who desperately cling to gender roles are really pathetic in my opinion, and honestly holding society back.

It's primitive.

LadyRenly said:
I never said society has outgrown its need for men, but it has outgrown its need for rigid gender roles and gender based expectations.

People in general do not like people who need a lot of emotional support. They are high maintenance, regardless of sex.

Red_Keys said:
People who desperately cling to gender roles are really pathetic in my opinion, and honestly holding society back.

It's primitive.

Red_Keys said:
People who desperately cling to gender roles are really pathetic in my opinion, and honestly holding society back.

It's primitive.

BryanBossling said:
A man who isn't in control of his emotions isn't reliable, something which turns women away.

Women are much in need of that to begin with, is my view on it.

You can use the argument that someone is ''holding back progress'' in almost any situation really. It doesn't say much, as not all progress is for the best of humanity.

''These people who don't think we should be able to marry animals are just desperately clinging to antiquated ideas about what love is, and are holding back progress.

It's primitive. Love knows no bounds.''

Ferolex said:
You just compared marrying animals to the normal act of somebody crying... do you think it's weak for a man to cry when he loses somebody he loves? do you confront men when they start crying and call them pussies?

BryanBossling said:
No, I said earlier that there are times when it's acceptable for a man to cry. Such assumptions.

TallonKarrde23 said:
It's not really relevant, but women can look cute or more attractive when crying, men just look dumb - not because of their gender but their facial structure, so I prefer not to see men cry.

Sapewloth said:


Welp, I think he looks pretty darn cute.

Ferolex said:
My fault, I do agree with that, but I think the same applies with women.. you shouldn't just start crying in front of a bunch of random people for attention... and you should be able to hold it back a bit more when you're an adult.

BryanBossling said:
Yes, but women shouldn't have the same pressure on them, as they feel more pain, and are weaker both mentally and physically.

TallonKarrde23 said:
Kise is supposed to shine his smile as bright as the sun at all times.

Akito_Kinomoto said:
The weakest men will cry a lot. The strongest men will cry the most.

Akito_Kinomoto said:
The weakest men will cry a lot. The strongest men will cry the most.

Ferolex said:
or crying myself to sleep

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Akito_Kinomoto said:
The weakest men will cry a lot. The strongest men will cry the most.

BryanBossling said:
Yes, but women shouldn't have the same pressure on them, as they feel more pain, and are weaker both mentally and physically. Same with children.

LadyRenly said:


"Mentally" weaker?

...seriously?!1/

Kibura_Iburasa said:
You know what crying gets you? nothing but dry sore eyes. Its not going to make problems go away or any better, sometimes I suppose it just happens depending on the situation, if so get it done and get over or in control of the problem after. If it helps someone then so be it, its just tears but if someone just cries at anything or all the time then its not helping is it.