'Should' men cry? Or is it 'weak' for a man to cry?

[Meowlily]

I think crying is one of the most human things a man can do. It really shows their heart when they feel something that strongly!

[Pusheen]

I feel what you're saying, I've seen many people that think like that (specially old people)
I'm just glad things are changing and this generation thinks differently than past ones

[palooza]

(Irrelevant comment) I'm 21 too yay!

Back to the point, i don't think there's anything to be ashamed of in crying, regardless the gender. I mean, I've seen all the men, whom I've become friends with and some I've dated, cry at some point. I never judge them and neither does anyone else around them (though I've never seen my guy friends cry to each other) It could be that it's only a stereotype for men to be 'weak' when they cry only around other men? Maybe that's why it's easier to cry to a female friend/girlfriend/wife/sibling. I wish that mindset would change though.

It's not healthy to keep it in. It's just gonna explode one day which can be dangerous for your mental health.


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[70spurple]

I don't really understand why it's considered okay and not weak for women to cry, yet when a 36 year old man breaks down in tears some people are just ashamed and think they are the weakest thing in the world. I personally have cried quite a bit in my life, I mean, I'm not a man yet (I'm only 21) but still, I'm a male and it's generally frowned upon for males to cry. I just don't get it.

Is it because crying is a sign of hurt and releasing your emotions, and men are supposed to be 'strong' and letting this hurt, and these emotions show is the opposite of being strong? Like I said I just don't get it. I think it should be just fine for a man to cry, whether 12, or 112, if anything, I think it is a sign of strength and being human - other animals cry but you don't see it as often as humans!

What do you think?

Depends on what they're crying about

[Ehentalix]

It's actually psychologically damaging to avoid crying as an expression of intense emotion. I can't recall the name of the paper, so I can't cite it, but basically bottling up your emotions can lead to psychological and potentially even physical issues, compounded by the fact that the most common reason for a person not to cry is being bullied or scared out of it as a child (IE the standard "You're a boy, boys don't cry/Don't be such a (girl, bitch, sissy, etc)". So in essence, toxic masculinity is damaging to everyone, but it's especially damaging to men.

[Nath]

I see no problem with a man crying. I'll openly admit that I cry from time to time when I'm upset, angry or overjoyed. Certain things I know will make me shed a tear just by thinking of them, such as memories of lost family members. I don't think it's possible to prevent it in most cases and to me that means it's completely natural and nothing to be ashamed of.

[Clair]

I really like men who can show emotion through crying.
Definitely attractive to me

[♥ Hydrapple ♥]

People/men/males regardless of gender should be able to express their emotions. its unhealthy both psychologically and physically. It's steadily making improvements socially, but it's important to maintain people ( esp men)are able to handle an emotion physically such as crying, or talking about it without being ostracized by it.

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[charmed]

I don't see why any person of any gender should be considered "weak" for crying. Men have feelings and emotions just like women do.

[Doge]

I cried A LOT!!! Watching Hachi: A Dog's Tale.

Yes it is okay to cry. We are all human beings. It is better to express. If you had enough feel free to cry.
Rather than keeping your emotions inside. It is not good in the long run.