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Crying Myself to Adulthood
Embed from Getty Images — Tears are much closer at hand these days than they’ve ever been. I wouldn’t say I’m always on the cusp of breaking down, it’s more subtle, yet no less present. The river of...
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I’m a Man Who Cries (and That’s Okay)
— Is it just me or do you cry at random parts of the movie when no one else is? And everyone looks at you like you’re super weird? I’ve realized that about myself recently when watching movies. And no...
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The Ninth Death
He paused a moment at the gate… still Wahb stood in doubt. His lifelong guide was silent now, had given up his post. But another sense he felt within. The Angel of the Wild Things was standing there,...
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How Women Actually Feel When Men Cry – Part I
For the majority of my twenties, I didn’t cry in front of a woman once. I was terrified to. I had taken on the conditioned message that ‘boys don’t cry’ and a belief that told me that women felt...
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How Women Actually Feel When Men Cry – Part II
Excerpt from “How Women Actually Feel about Men Who Cry – Part I”: To continue to heal my perception of how women interact with male emotionality, I decided to ask some of my most eloquent, wise...
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Is Crying Gender Based?
— #ManhoodGame Card of the Day — In many cultures, crying by men is considered a sign of immaturity or weakness. Is crying gender based? In your culture or country, when is it seen appropriate or...
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Helping Your Son Feel Safe With Feelings
My son can be timid with expressing his emotions. At 5-years-old, he’s already picked up from his uncles and dad that sharing his feelings puts him at risk for ridicule. I can’t change how those guys...
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We Men Must Learn How to Grieve (Everything)
— In 2010, I spent 12 months in a purple SUV Dodge Durango crisscrossing North America on the most wondrous adventure with five other men, five brilliant musical shamans forever my brothers. That...
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The Heart of Sports: The Raptor’s Marc Gasol Is The Man
“The Heart of Sports” is a weekly column that curates the stories, pictures and moments that provide a window into the beating heart of sports: The father-son bonds forged in sport. The tender moments...
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A Simple List of 100 Ways to Be a Good Father
Derek Markham wants to share with dads what he has learned, in hopes it will help. Please add to the list. —- How do we learn about Fatherhood? We all want to be great dads, but chances are, our...
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I Cried and I Didn’t Know Why
— The other day I cried and I didn’t know why. Sometimes I cry because it’s cathartic, other times I cry because I’m actually depressed, but when I cry and there’s no reason attached to it, it’s even...
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Raising a Son Who Cries
My ten year old son cried in public the other day. This was noteworthy because it wasn’t. At the time, I didn’t even think much about it. I had had a rough day. He hadn’t seen me in thirteen hours, and...
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Crying Can Make You Feel Better
00:02 You may have been told there’s no use crying over spilt milk, 00:04 but what if that’s wrong? 00:07 Yeah, right! 00:14 All tears are produced by the lacrimal glands, 00:16 located above each of...
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Crying Babies
— Who cries more, baby girls or boys? QUESTION: On average female infants and toddlers cry more than males: True or False? . . What’s your answer? Scroll down to see ours. . ANSWER False. Both cry...
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Discussing Death with Kids in 5 Easy Steps
Recently, a neighbor died, which opened the door for discussing death with kids in five simple steps: Just talk about it – if you’re sad or mad or depressed or even happy or relieved or whatever....
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What to Do With Your Tears – Shaun Galanos
— I have an odd but important question. What do you do with your tears? Do you avoid them? Wipe them away? Hide them? Pretend you have allergies? Are you aware that tears can flow through you or have...
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Equipped to Weep
— Who is better equipped to weep? QUESTION: Women have more tear ducts than men. True or False? . . What’s your answer? Scroll down to see ours. . ANSWER False. While there are differences in the size...
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The Crisis Between Men and Women
— While relationships can be full of joy and excitement, they are also often not easy. Whether you’re single, or in a relationship, it can be challenging and vulnerable to talk about your fears with...
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Spring Brings Hypomania
This year, as winter has ended and spring has begun, I’ve taken it slowly and protected myself from overstimulation. You have not heard from me as much, as I’ve not been as active writing here or on...
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Confession of a Cry Baby
Every Tuesday night my wife watches a show called “This Is Us” and like everybody else I know that watches it, every Tuesday night she cries. I get home from work about halfway through, change my...
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