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Originally Posted by Open Eyes
Sometimes expressing emotions can bring about shame because it could be a person's parents tended to say "don't feel" not realizing that's not good to do with a child. People are often imprinted unknowingly to think expressing emotions means they are weak and are being a baby.
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I agree and yes that’s what I was taught. My dad was in the military and also had a dad who was very into the whole macho thing and he believes that under no circumstance should you cry. Even at funerals, he’s okay with a bit of emotions being let out but even then he draws a line.
I grew up believing him as a child but once I hit my teenage years, I started to realize that it’s okay to let out your emotions. The only time I disapprove of emotions being used is if it’s to manipulate someone. That’s a turnoff. Otherwise I believe it’s good to let your emotions out.