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Why do we cry after breakups?

As above. Ours wasn't because of any thing either of us did wrong, but because of circumstance and something that happened

And it's like when she texts certain things, it triggers me...

I mean I could be really happy one moment, and then she could say some few words, and I'd be in tears (Im talking a recent breakup)

Any scientific responses? I googled it, but no science based stuff

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Outpouring of emotion due to you having effectively lost someone you had a very strong bond to I'm guessing?
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Reply 2
Original post by DivinityA
Outpouring of emotion due to you having effectively lost someone you had a very strong bond too I'm guessing?


Well, she still is a friend, so in that sense I haven't "lost" her. I guess I've "lost" a gf...
Original post by Anonymous
As above. Ours wasn't because of any thing either of us did wrong, but because of circumstance and something that happened

And it's like when she texts certain things, it triggers me...

I mean I could be really happy one moment, and then she could say some few words, and I'd be in tears (Im talking a recent breakup)

Any scientific responses? I googled it, but no science based stuff


I take it you're a guy...
Didnt know that guys cried as well :/
Sorry I don't know the answer to your question... I thought that only happened to women tbh.

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Original post by Ayesha.Tabassam95
I take it you're a guy...
Didnt know that guys cried as well :/
Sorry I don't know the answer to your question... I thought that only happened to women tbh.

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Yes Im a guy, and yes guys cry as well!
Original post by Ayesha.Tabassam95
I take it you're a guy...
Didnt know that guys cried as well :/
Sorry I don't know the answer to your question... I thought that only happened to women tbh.

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Ofcourse men don't cry because they are not human! Did you not receive the memo? :rolleyes:

OP it is because you havn't perhaps totally moved on from her.
Original post by Anonymous
Well, she still is a friend, so in that sense I haven't "lost" her. I guess I've "lost" a gf...


Yeah that's why I said effectively! You have lost a strong bond with her all the same, so I guess it hurts when you see something she says cause you can remember a time when you were closer.

Dunno about any scientific answers though \o/
Reply 7
I'm shocked. Guys... cry? With tears and snot?
Reply 8
What sort of circumstances are you talking about?
Reply 9
Original post by yashradia
What sort of circumstances are you talking about?


Cultural. I'll leave it at that, unless you see my other thread
Original post by Anonymous
Yes Im a guy, and yes guys cry as well!


Hmm well I got used.. Doubt he cries.
Anyway I know the feeling.. I know lots of people will probs say this but erm if you need to talk or rant or anything just PM me, its no bother at all.. I could use the distraction :smile:
because your emotionally weak..........
Reply 12
Original post by Ayesha.Tabassam95
Hmm well I got used.. Doubt he cries.
Anyway I know the feeling.. I know lots of people will probs say this but erm if you need to talk or rant or anything just PM me, its no bother at all.. I could use the distraction :smile:


I think you'd be surprised. I've already been PM'ing you (about random stuff)
Reply 13
Original post by Anonymous
Cultural. I'll leave it at that, unless you see my other thread


I have and you can pm me :smile:
Original post by Chukkeigh
Ofcourse men don't cry because they are not human! Did you not receive the memo? :rolleyes:

OP it is because you havn't perhaps totally moved on from her.


Lol ha ha..
I dunno I genuinely thought they could turn their emotions off or control them or something like that.. Obviously not.
Original post by katyness
I'm shocked. Guys... cry? With tears and snot?


Yes, just behind closed doors :wink:

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Original post by Anonymous
I think you'd be surprised. I've already been PM'ing you (about random stuff)


Okay.. Now I'm genuinely confused.. Lol umm I don't want to say a name cause youre anonymous..
Pm me again?
Reply 17
Original post by andyt8765
Yes, just behind closed doors :wink:

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That's it. Not in public.... Just when Im by myself. I'll let it out then
Reply 18
Original post by Ayesha.Tabassam95
Okay.. Now I'm genuinely confused.. Lol umm I don't want to say a name cause youre anonymous..
Pm me again?


Right OK :smile:
Reply 19
sadness

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