I think that it more than okay for a man to cry and not be thought of as weak. I cried when my dog died, when I got divorced, and often tear up when I feel so frustrated or "stuck". Once, I cried in front of my father, a retied Marine Sgt. Major, and he sent me outside because, I guess, he was embarrassed. It made me feel less of myself and ashamed.

So, what? I now let myself choke up and drop a tear or two whenever something hurts. I even choke up watching television and movies. It's okay for a man to cry.