What Women Really Think … Of Men Who Cry

We asked some women their thoughts on men crying. Is it ever OK? Or, thanks to what society has taught, does only a weak man cry?

It’s awesome.

“I love it, actually. I dated way too many macho ass dudes who were not in touch with their emotions at all, total victims of the societal expectation that men be tough always, and men can’t cry. My husband cried a little at our wedding, and so did my father. I cry all the time — when I’m angry especially — so it’s nice to have men in my life who will actually let their emotions be felt,” says Caryn, 30.

Lisa, 33, gave a simple, “Thumbs up!”

It’s healthy.

“Nothing wrong with having a healthy emotional response to things. I learned early on from my dad that it’s perfectly OK. I mean, sure, if you’d prefer to bawl your eyes out in private, then do so, but a man should never EVER be ashamed to shed a few tears at weddings, funerals, or that scene at the end of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles when John Candy admits he has no home,” says Heather, 33.

What Women Really Think … Of Men Who Cry was originally published on wzakcleveland.com