[QUOTE="Jason76,  post: 6369, member: 48"]
Crying in private is healthy for both genders.  I don't agree with it in public, though, not even at a funeral.  Why expose your emotional nakedness to others, others that would tear you down?
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It’s natural to tear up when emotions arise, and it’s equally natural to try to hold ourselves together in those moments. Both responses are human, and neither diminishes our strength. The real challenge lies in understanding that when others try to tear us down, it reflects their own struggles and limitations, not our worth. Recognising this can help us avoid fueling their negativity or taking their words to heart. By understanding the level they’re operating from, we can maintain our composure and perspective, protecting our inner peace while staying true to ourselves.