[shakespeare47]

I'm frequently embarrassed by crying in public. I'm a 48 yr old male, and have been crying virtually every Sunday during the sermon, and also at movies.

I guess the good news is I don't watch enough TV to be seen crying at commercials.

No one has said anything, but it's embarrassing. Can anyone else relate? I wish I could stop.

[Thunder Bow]

What is it that makes you cry?

[shakespeare47]

Good stories about emotional connection, people helping each other. Inspiring stories.

I may have to keep a journal.

[divine1966]

You might be just highly sensitive emotional person? Why is it ok for a woman to cry and not ok for a man. My BF cries once in awhile and so my ex. We are all around 50 or older

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[shakespeare47]

I don't want to be a highly sensitive emotional person, I want to be tough (read like Jerry Seinfeld saying "But I don't want to be a pirate"- check youtube).

I feel embarrassed partly because some enemies and an ex-girlfriend harassed me about it in the past.

[divine1966]

Well you are who you are. Why do you want to be someone you are not? Also who cares about your ex? Aren't you married?

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[shakespeare47]

It's more like I'm thinking along the lines of "if my ex and enemies judge me, then others will, as well".

But, you raise a good point. It's important to be true to myself.

[Thunder Bow]

Originally Posted by shakespeare47

I don't want to be a highly sensitive emotional person, I want to be tough (read like Jerry Seinfeld saying "But I don't want to be a pirate"- check youtube).

I feel embarrassed partly because some enemies and an ex-girlfriend harassed me about it in the past.

The bullying was to control you, also your feelings made them nervious. Be proud of the way you are, that is a good way to live and makes you authentic. Also it shows that you are very strong. You have to be strong if you are highly sensitive. Time to walk with Pride

I am a male in his 30s, and I cry almost in every movie I watch in theaters when an emotion scene comes up, even in comedy movies. I count on the darkness that no one sees me, even though I watch the movies alone and probably know no body at the same theater. I also used to cry a lot when I am alone at home for different reasons. It happens less frequent now, but still happens between now and then. I don't find crying in itself embarrassing, but I wouldn't like anyone to see me crying. Crying at times is the only thing that could give me a relief.

Is this something that you've always done?

[ATJC]

There's no shame in crying for the reasons you do. I get the same way. Friends and family wouldn't make fun of you. Your enemies do it because, well, they're your enemies. It's kind of in the job description. Who cares what they think?

I can relate somewhat, though. I don't always like to let people see me cry, either. One part is the stupid double standard that as men we're not supposed to cry, the rest has more to do with the reason I'm crying and not wanting to express that reason.

[Dog on a Tree]

Hello there, you cry whenever you want. It's totally good to cry and let it out

[Protectiva]

I think it is beautiful to be moved by things like this. Tears of joy are nothing to be ashamed of. You can be sensitive and tough. To me, tough means you keep on going, you are determined, if obstacles present themselves in your life, you plow through them, whether you cry or not. Crying is irrelevant to the issue of being tough.

[shakespeare47]

Originally Posted by jo_thorne

Is this something that you've always done?

I've been touched by emotional scenes for as long as I can remember. I don't remember actually shedding tears during movies until much later in life. Although, there were times when I was in my 20's when I shed tears during some sermons.

My grandfather and mother were/are both people who got caught up in emotional scenes in movies. My dad used to tease my mom about it. That is, until we caught him crying during the movie The Color Purple. (not that I can blame him).

Does anyone else watch Modern Family? I love the scenes where Jay cries.
There was one scene where he and Manny are watching some old movie together and Manny looks over and says "Jay, are you crying?", Jay responds in irritation "What are you, made of stone?"

[Open Eyes]

My husband cries too shakesphere. I noticed he cries when ever he is watching a movie or situation where someone is being a hero to others and shows they care, appreciate and respect. He always gets tearful watching undercover boss when the boss finally reveals who he is and how he is going to help the people he worked with and learned about their private struggles. IMHO, there is nothing wrong with being sensitive like that.

[*Laurie*]

I'm a sensitive, emotional person too. Often embarrassed by the way I am and wish I wasn't this way. Yet, I respect you for being a very sensitive, emotional person, shakespeare. You sound like an awesome human being.