What does it mean when you want to cry, but can't?
346767
I feel the same way right now.\nI feel like I am so sad I want to cry but too tired and burned out to bother.\nI just am really starting to hate almost everyone lately.
551578
Not ALL girls like to cry to get what we need you a s s hole!! Sure SOME girls do, but don't put that stereotype on all of us! Also, I've seen men cry when they are in "deep sorrow". I don't get why so many people view crying as a sign of weakness. It is an emotional outlet...which is required to have a healthy mind and body.
268452
STRENGHT: It takes a lot to make me mad.\nWEEKNESS: I don't like to see people cry.
714095
some cry uncontrollably while others completely shut down emotionally. Some shut down to the point they wont get out of bed, take a shower or even eat. It varies depending on the person.
403468
I think it is as simple as people not wanting to become embroiled in someone else's problem.  Most people feel that if they ignore the cries, perhaps someone else will help.  Some people feel they have enough of their own problems to deal with.  This is not right, but I am sure it is what goes through people's minds.
825853
I really hate this saying. It means that someone could care less if you cried so much you could form a river. I think this is heartless and one of the most cruel things you could say to someone. Some people don't think what the person is crying about is important or they just don't care that this person is that upset over the situation. Yes some people are really sensitive(myself included) but a tear is not to be taken lightly, if it makes them cry it is important to them. And saying cry me a river just make it worse and can really make a hurtful situation so much worse on the one crying. \n\nBut if someone has hurt you so bad and then they try and come and cry to you about how sorry they are then that is another thing. If they are truly sorry the tears may be real and then it might not be right to say. But if they are always doing things like that then yeah it is appropriate to say it then.\n\nWell thats what it means to me, how about you?
657020
I think it means pretty much the same thing when a guy cries as when a girl cries.  Does it mean she really loves him or is she using tears as a means of manipulation?  Does it mean she is really sincere, or just emotional? \n\nJust ask yourself what it would mean if you were the guy and he were the girl, and I think you will see that it all depends on the personality and situation, and not on the typical role of men and women.
630297
Yes, and for anyone to say that you can't they are crazy... Upset is an emotion and it does take time to get over. I would suggest before you try it again tell the other half why you are upset. If you work it out the emotion will return.
1153181
Two reasons: 1) Stress causing chemicals exit your body via tears so you cry to lower your stress level.  2) Its a visual clue to others that you need help.  Studies have shown women cry more around men who don't notice less conspicuous signs of sadness and stress in their mates.
258080
You can't.  It's just your emotions flowing out. I am like that too.  Don't worry.  It's ok if you cry a lot.
844011
No way. Crying is a natural process. Stop watching all those commercials that tell you you need to be medicated. You're fine.
378076
crying always helps to me. a good cry will make u happy and relieve.
841884
Stronger tears when you are mad,
113724
We are men, we don't cry usually but we definitly are moved and come close to tears.  Just because we don't show our emotions on the outside doesn't mean that they don't exist.
144808
You need to cry.\nLet it out.
636140
Crying or weeping: Is increased lacrimation due to strong emotional stress or pain. This practice is not restricted to negative emotions; many people have been known to cry when extremely happy. In humans, emotional tears can be accompanied by reddening of the face and sobbing — cough-like, convulsive breathing, sometimes involving spasms of the whole upper body. Tears brought about by emotions have a different chemical make up than those for lubrication. \n\n\nSome claim that humour cannot or should not be explained. Author E. B. White once said that "Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but the thing dies in the process and the innards are discouraging to any but the pure scientific mind." However, attempts to do just that have been made, as follow.
651609
if you want to. though if you have to make yourself cry, that's kind of stupid