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Do You Cry Easily?

TresSugar — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:00:00 -0700

It was reported that singer Lily Allen suddenly started crying onstage at a concert over the weekend in Helsinki, Finland. She told the audience that the pain meds she was on for a nasty fall were making her wonky.

I hardly cry at all now - except during the rare PMS-induced crying jags that can be prompted by anything, including cute pictures of kittens or over-the-top romantic movies. But I did have what you could call a crying phase. Between high school and moving away to college, I was nervous, excited, on edge - and would cry at the drop of a hat. I've always been glad that I never broke down and cried at work; I hear this is a no-no professionally.

The thing with crying, though, is that you usually can't control it once it starts! Do you cry easily? Have you ever regretted crying somewhere you wish you hadn't?

Are You Into Sensitive Men?

TresSugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Pretty much every serious boyfriend I've ever had has been a hidden softie. You'd never know it from the outside, but they tended to be emotionally open when it counted.

Some guys are always emotionally open, though, and like to tell you how they're feeling - a lot. Some even cry freely. I'm with screenwriter/all around Queen of Quips Nora Ephron on the crying business, though:

"Beware of men who cry. It's true that men who cry are sensitive to and in touch with feelings, but the only feelings they tend to be sensitive to and in touch with are their own."

Is this fair? Are you into overtly sensitive men, or are you suspicious of them?

Dear Poll: Do You Ever Cry For No Reason?

DearSugar — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0700

The other day my friend told me that during her fitness class, she suddenly and without cause just burst into tears, forcing her to leave early, and obviously making her feel very embarrassed. When I asked her what had happened, she said she didn’t know. She wasn’t dealing with PMS, but it was as if at that moment she just couldn't hold in the tears. I know I’ve had spontaneous crying fits. What about you?

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Relationship Protocol: Does He Cry in Front of You?

DearSugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Often, there’s a social stigma attached to men who cry. But of course, men get sad, too, and sometimes that sadness is reflected in tears. I mean, they’re only human. Most guys are more apt to keep this act to themselves, so when they enter into a relationship with someone they can trust, it can be a relief to have a literal shoulder to cry on. So does your significant other cry in front of you or does he keep his tears private, behind closed doors?

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The Movies That Make You Cry

DearSugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0700

As it turns out, we're all a bunch of saps when it comes to just about anything emotional in a movie. But among the movies you mentioned, a few seemed to really stand out. So check out my compilation of the six movies that make you pull out the tissue box, and cast your vote to decide which is the absolute most likely to make your eyes red rimmed and your nose run. Source

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Do Tell: What Movie Moment Makes You Cry Every Time?

DearSugar — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0700

I’m a sucker for a good drama, and when the seriously sad stuff gets ramped up, I have no shame in just letting the tears dribble down my face. But lately, it’s not just the dramatic moments that get me going; it’s the funny ones too. Something about the goofy, light-hearted scenes makes me nostalgic for old friends and being a kid again. I’m sure there are a few of you out there like me, so do tell, what movie moment makes you cry each and every time?

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Group Therapy: Should I Apologize?

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:00:00 -0700

My mother-in-law's puppy is being put down today; he's had a heart defect since birth, and against everybody's advice to put him to sleep when he was little, we decided to keep him alive as long as he was doing well and could still run around. He's had a wonderful, happy life for the past 15 months, but with the Summer heat, he's been having more and more trouble moving around, and for the past few days he cannot get up at all. His heart can't keep up anymore, so it's obvious it's time to let him go - he's suffering now.

I called my mother-in-law this morning to tell her I was thinking of her and to try and comfort her. We talked for a few minutes, but then she started to cry and we hung up. I feel terrible because she was holding it together and I fear that I made her break the dam of sadness, so to speak. I was reassuring about the fact that she's doing the right thing and commiserating about her grief. I told her I was sad too (I named that dog!) and asked her to give him a kiss for me before they put him down because I couldn't be there, and that's when she broke down in tears.

Should I apologize? I was going to write her an email later today to see how she was doing, but should I also include an "I'm sorry I made you cry this morning," or do the tears just come with the territory?

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Where Do You Stand: Crying at Work

DearSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Generally speaking, women are more emotional than men, but there is a time and a place to let your feelings show. Since life doesn't stop just because we are at work, sometimes a bad day at the office can be more about personal strife than bad numbers. On the other hand, getting emotional over poor performance isn't all that uncommon yet we all know shedding a tear in front of co-workers, superiors, and subordinates might not be the best idea. No one wants to look weak or be seen as overly emotional in the work place, but sometimes you just can't help it! I've let my emotions get the best of me before, but tell me where you stand on crying at work? Does the idea of letting your emotions show deserve the bad wrap it has?

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Guess Who Wants Their Mommy?

GiggleSugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0700

One of these three reality show losers got cut from this week's episode of Design Star on HGTV. I think it's safe to assume that most of us missed the show, so let's take a wild guess: Which one of these designers got eliminated and promptly cried out for Mom? (Michael on the left, Tracee in the middle, or Matt on the right.) Now, don't be too hasty . . .

Pup and Baby Have a Moment

GiggleSugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:00:00 -0700

The bond that forms between the family dog and the baby of the house is an inevitable and mysterious thing. The dog is usually jealous at first, but eventually grows overprotective of the crying, crapping, crawling, yet oh-so adorable, new rug rat. So is the pup below trying to steal the spotlight from his whining companion or simply trying to soothe the child? Who knows. But he's pretty darn persuasive . . .