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Why do people feel uncomfortable when someone cries?

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asked Dec 19, 2023 by Richard Lange (4.3k points)

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It's an emotional response. Maybe they just don't like seeing others in pain.

answered Dec 21, 2023 by Dylan Tait (4.2k points)
selected Dec 27, 2023 by Richard Lange

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PEOPLE USUALLY GET UPSET WHEN SOMEONE THEY CARE ABOUT CRYS I THINK THAT IS BECAUSE IT HURTS US TO SEE PEOPLE WE CARE ABOUT HURTING.

answered Dec 19, 2023 by Olivia Dubois (4.2k points)

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Because they are weak!

answered Dec 21, 2023 by Olivia Adair (4.4k points)

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