"Since my tears are an honest signal of reduced social status, my friendship comes at a discount." http://www.meltingasphalt.com/tears/
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Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing I wonder about this. The only time I really tear up is when I am reading a sad story. Empathy is not submission.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @nouswaves
@sebinsua introspectively, self-pity seems a major factor but I don't cry that often and I'm a girl1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing Yes. Probably I'm meant to pretend I never cry but I also want to protect my ability to be openly "moved" by something.
8:13 AM - 8 Dec 2014
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