So the stereotype goes a little something like this: a boyfriend dumps you: watch a romantic comedy or tragedy and cry, lose a job you loved: watch a romantic comedy or tragedy and get angry then cry, OR just a night with the girls you: watch a romantic comedy, eat junk food and talk about guys. And come on girls, how many of you can HONESTLY say you've never done any of those...or just needed a good cry so you play the best romantic comedy you can find and grab the box of tissues.
Now guys will argue that we're "just being typical girls...crying about every little thing" (another stereotype), but they are too proud and macho-so to speak-to admit that it feels good and relieves a lot of stress, anxiety, and pressure. So you know what guys? Maybe you'd feel a little better and your stress levels would be lower if you actually dealt with stuff verses pushing problems aside and not dealing with them. Life isn't meant to be observed from the back seat, it was meant to be driven and lived to the fullest! It's not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain. If what you need to feel better and carry on is to cry it out and just let go of it all then what's the shame or weakness in aiding that process a little bit with a romantic comedy?!
Do they really work magic? Some might call it that but others call it a tool of relief. They reason that it can't be magic because you see it happening, can actually predict the whole plot if you watch enough of them. But as for me, I am going to continue to believe in the magic of a good healing cry-no matter if it's aided by a romantic comedy or a song.
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I love watching romantic comedies and will continue to watch them the rest of my life. I do not necessarily cry every time I watch them, but I do agree with you that they can be stress relievers and sometimes it is just nice to sit down and watch them. I like how you gave examples of how to take charge and not to just sit in the backseat and when life is meant to be driven.
ReplyDeleteI thought your blog was funny and pretty accurate! I agree that guys aren't as in touch with their sensitive sides as girls are but I think that they are getting better at it.
ReplyDeleteI also agree that as human beings we all just need a good cry sometimes. You brought up good points with that. Crying does releave alot of stress and pent up feelings.
I don't always cry when I watch romantic comedies but they have the ability to bring out happy feelings in you which can do about the same, in my opinion, as crying.
I really liked your blog; it is completely true, right to the point. Guys defiantly need to be more in touch with their emotions, and be open with things. It just makes things easier to deal with when bringing your problems out and talking about them.
ReplyDeleteI agree that I have done at least one of those, if not more. You had very good points and examples, as in the backset of the car.
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ReplyDeleteThat blog was true, but not entirely. I represent a portion of the male population that sees nothing wrong with watching a romantic comedy or a tragedy. I'll admit, I even own a few. I'm not saying that they're all I watch, but I don't mind a lot of them. Yes, there are the guys that are too "macho" to watch them, but they are just denying themselves some pretty good entertainment. Nicely done Elise.
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