I don't consider myself a big, bad, strong, mean man, but I don't cry. I can't say why. I would not say that I fight back tears or bottle anything up inside. I guess I just don't understand it. I have felt very, very sad, and very, very happy without tears.
I have a sister who used to say when we were young, that everyone should cry at least once a day. Maybe for some this is a way to relieve stress, I don't know. I do know that when I see someone crying over what I consider small potatoes, it perplexes me. I can certainly understand it at funerals though.
My wife does accuse me of being too detached, maybe that is a character flaw. She seems to enjoy watching movies that make her cry. I prefer ones that make me laugh.
The last time I did cry was in 1989 when my father died. I'm not really a stone face, as I tend to laugh quite a bit, though not while listening to music (smile maybe).
Maybe I will cry again one day, but I doubt it will be over entertainment, work, relationships or such. Possibly when I lose someone else who is very close to me.
Cheers,
John
I have a sister who used to say when we were young, that everyone should cry at least once a day. Maybe for some this is a way to relieve stress, I don't know. I do know that when I see someone crying over what I consider small potatoes, it perplexes me. I can certainly understand it at funerals though.
My wife does accuse me of being too detached, maybe that is a character flaw. She seems to enjoy watching movies that make her cry. I prefer ones that make me laugh.
The last time I did cry was in 1989 when my father died. I'm not really a stone face, as I tend to laugh quite a bit, though not while listening to music (smile maybe).
Maybe I will cry again one day, but I doubt it will be over entertainment, work, relationships or such. Possibly when I lose someone else who is very close to me.
Cheers,
John