There's a specific kind of crying that happens almost exclusively in cars. Not the kind that catches you off guard at a wedding or ambushes you during a film, but the deliberate, almost ritualistic ...

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Research suggests that crying is not a sign of weakness, but one of the most sophisticated social technologies in the natural world.

In a modern landscape that often prizes stoicism and views emotional restraint as a hallmark of personal strength, the ...

Anything that moves someone emotionally — hearing a baby say her first word, finishing a feel-good TV series that you wished had never ended, or reading a breakup text — can bring on tears. In fact, ...

Crying for no apparent reason can be a confusing and unsettling experience. This behavior often indicates underlying mental health needs that require attention. Recognizing and addressing these needs ...

Good news, bad news, a rough day, a scary movie, a poignant memory, a nostalgic smell—these are all things that can prompt a salty tear to trickle down your cheek. The sensation is quick to sneak up ...

We’ve all been there – crying our eyes out during a sad movie or after a tough day, wondering if all those tears are at least burning a few calories. Well, it turns out they actually do! I’ve ...

“Those who do not weep, do not see.” ―Victor Hugo, Les Misérables Before we can express our needs through language, we resort to crying to survive our infancy. As we go through life, we find other ...

Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / AJR_photo. That box of tissues isn’t just for mopping up your emotions—those tears you’ve been holding back at work, in traffic, or during that commercial with the ...

After Michael Harwell’s wife died of brain cancer two years ago, he learned to embrace the grieving process by relishing 56 years worth of memories from his marriage, and sharing them with friends.