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Men and Crying
Perhaps this should be in the form of a poll, but I am more interested in finding out in depth answers.
My SO sometimes brings up the fact that I have never "cried for her", and wonders if I lack some passion in our relationship. As an adult, I can say that I've never been an emotional type of person. I never get too happy, or too sad, or too angry, etc. I think it bothers her a little that my personality is like this. She points out that I didn't cry at our wedding, or when we nearly broke up, or when our kids were born, or when we have gone through some rough, scary times. I just don't cry! Or at least I haven't experienced anything yet that made me cry.
One excuse I make is that I'm a guy, and guys don't get as emotional as women, or that guys feel that crying shows weakness, so we learn to hold it back. Apparently, she dated other guys before who would cry at will, so she doesn't buy the excuses.
How many of you guys (and gals for that matter) don't cry or get too emotional? Do you think it's a "guy thing" not to cry? Is it due to lack of passion or just a trained response?
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