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LucyFan · 12-30-2001, 04:33 AM

I am wondering about something . . . Do you think males should show their emotions whenever they get hurt (whichever way they get hurt; ie: inside, physically, ect)?

And if the male does cry, does that discourages the girls?

Mossopp · 12-30-2001, 06:20 AM

Good topic.
Yeah, I definately think guys should show their emotions more. I understand that some women want their boyfriends/husbands to be emotionally strong but that shouldn't mean that they have to actually hide how they are feeling. A lot of the time, guys go too far with the whole macho 'look at me, I'm so tough' image and it just makes them act like assh*les.
Actually, if I do see a guy cry, I am kinda impressed cos it shows that he doesn't care about being seen as tough or whatever.

vienna waits · 12-30-2001, 11:22 AM

I say yes because I do.

Kay Scarpetta · 12-30-2001, 12:25 PM

I'd say.... yes. Don't ask why I just say yes lol.

Babes_Cat · 12-30-2001, 04:39 PM

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Originally posted by LucyFan
And if the male does cry, does that discourages the girls?

It really depends on the situation. Like if the girl does or is going to do something *drastic* and the guy cries or whatever then it makes the girl think twice. If what she does/is going to do upsets him so much that he begins to cry then he really must care ALOT.

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Originally posted by Mossopp
Actually, if I do see a guy cry, I am kinda impressed cos it shows that he doesn't care about being seen as tough or whatever.

Yeah. They feel totally comfortable around you and feel no need to act tough to impress you or whatever.

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Originally posted by Mossopp
Yeah, I definately think guys should show their emotions more. I understand that some women want their boyfriends/husbands to be emotionally strong but that shouldn't mean that they have to actually hide how they are feeling

Exactly. They don't have to be emotionally not stable or "cry babies" but they shouldn't be total macho men and no show what they are feeling at all.....

Just my imput..........

JDS84 · 12-30-2001, 04:40 PM

I think guys should show there emotions.

gothic of darkness · 12-30-2001, 05:53 PM

Yes, of course guys should show their emotions.They're human
beings too and have feelings.I feel that it's unhealthy for people
not to express themselves.I do have to admit, however....that
I pass judgement upon people that I see crying.I automatically
think that they're a wuss.I'm not a very emotional or sensitive
person so I don't cry much.I would never say anything bad to
someone that I see upset because they have they right to show their feelings, but it annoys me when people are sniffling and carrying on in public.When I cry, I usually go somewhere by myself.

DarleneIllyria · 12-31-2001, 12:02 AM

Yeah, guys should show their emotions more. I'm not saying crying at the drop of a hat or anything, but atleast show that you do have pain. I know male pride may keep you from crying, but it really is better to cry and get it over with then instead of bottling it up inside you and then it coming out triple when you do release the pain.

Max Whittaker · 12-31-2001, 12:11 AM

What is this... emotion? We men HAVE no feelings! Just kidding!

I agree, bottling up your emotions isn't healthy for man or woman... I think the 'macho man' image is best left in the past.

Warm & Fuzzy · 12-31-2001, 03:55 PM

Of course they should...I mean, why not? ((Girls do it all the time...some girls, let me correct myself...))

tylersmistress2002 · 01-02-2002, 05:18 PM

men should be able to show their emotions more but society has always promoted the idea that "showing emotions is showing weakness". IT JUST ISNT TRUE. It takes a stronger person to express their feelings, than it does to hide them.

Max Whittaker · 01-02-2002, 05:26 PM

I wonder who voted 'No'.

Hollow · 01-02-2002, 07:11 PM

I don't think it should matter.

Sean Snow · 01-02-2002, 07:36 PM

Men should show their feelings more. They have feelings too!

Dude111 · 03-20-2023, 02:04 AM

I am Mae and cry often.......... I probably cry more than anyone in my family.........

Its OK to cry

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12-30-2001, 04:33 AM	#1
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	Showing Emotions I am wondering about something . . . Do you think males should show their emotions whenever they get hurt (whichever way they get hurt; ie: inside, physically, ect)? And if the male does cry, does that discourages the girls?

12-30-2001, 06:20 AM	#2
Mossopp asleep at the wheel Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 30, 2000 Location: Helensburgh, Scotland Posts: 3,726	Good topic. Yeah, I definately think guys should show their emotions more. I understand that some women want their boyfriends/husbands to be emotionally strong but that shouldn't mean that they have to actually hide how they are feeling. A lot of the time, guys go too far with the whole macho 'look at me, I'm so tough' image and it just makes them act like assh*les. Actually, if I do see a guy cry, I am kinda impressed cos it shows that he doesn't care about being seen as tough or whatever.
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12-30-2001, 11:22 AM	#3
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12-30-2001, 12:25 PM	#4
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12-30-2001, 04:40 PM	#6
JDS84 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 11, 2001 Location: My Old Kentucky Home Posts: 3,377	I think guys should show there emotions.
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12-30-2001, 05:53 PM	#7
gothic of darkness SaRcAsTiC pEsSiMeSt Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 26, 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 107	Yes, of course guys should show their emotions.They're human beings too and have feelings.I feel that it's unhealthy for people not to express themselves.I do have to admit, however....that I pass judgement upon people that I see crying.I automatically think that they're a wuss.I'm not a very emotional or sensitive person so I don't cry much.I would never say anything bad to someone that I see upset because they have they right to show their feelings, but it annoys me when people are sniffling and carrying on in public.When I cry, I usually go somewhere by myself.

12-31-2001, 12:02 AM	#8
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	Yeah, guys should show their emotions more. I'm not saying crying at the drop of a hat or anything, but atleast show that you do have pain. I know male pride may keep you from crying, but it really is better to cry and get it over with then instead of bottling it up inside you and then it coming out triple when you do release the pain.

12-31-2001, 12:11 AM	#9
Max Whittaker I want Serenity back Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 6,180	What is this... emotion? We men HAVE no feelings! Just kidding! I agree, bottling up your emotions isn't healthy for man or woman... I think the 'macho man' image is best left in the past.
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12-31-2001, 03:55 PM	#10
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	Of course they should...I mean, why not? ((Girls do it all the time...some girls, let me correct myself...))
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01-02-2002, 05:18 PM	#11
tylersmistress2002 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 21, 2001 Location: Providence, RI USA Posts: 493	men should be able to show their emotions more but society has always promoted the idea that "showing emotions is showing weakness". IT JUST ISNT TRUE. It takes a stronger person to express their feelings, than it does to hide them.
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01-02-2002, 05:26 PM	#12
Max Whittaker I want Serenity back Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 6,180	I wonder who voted 'No'.

01-02-2002, 07:11 PM	#13
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	I don't think it should matter.

01-02-2002, 07:36 PM	#14
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,408	Men should show their feelings more. They have feelings too!
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03-20-2023, 02:04 AM	#15
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,982	I am Mae and cry often.......... I probably cry more than anyone in my family......... Its OK to cry