Do you think that expressing emotions is a sign of weakness?

Question

It is annoying to try to be yourself and not get the response you want. I express my emotions in a number of ways, but it seems that everyone thinks that that is a sign of weakness and that I make a fool of myself every time I do that.

What's your opinion? Expressing emotions is a sign of weakness?

Answer 1

I don't consider it a sign of weakness, rather that you are in touch with yourself. However, it does depend on the situation and context. A lot of people are very uncomfortable with emotional displays, and there is a flip side to expressing emotions - that you are perceived as unpredictable. Keep it under control, gauge whether you are in a situation that really warrants it. Especially in business, expressing anger can be sign of strength and passion, but simply staring at someone who just made you very angry by saying something inappropriate is considered better leadership than screaming and yelling at the person. Even drill sergeants in the Marines are learning this.

Answer 2

i have the same problem .u see i moved to a new school and i have no frdz . when i express my emotions people laugh.

but u see these people cannot express their emotions and being able to do that makes u brave not weak!!!!!

KEEP GOING (lol)

Answer 3

Not unless you are over dramatizing them.

Answer 4

of course not...if you want to express yourself you can...  because if you do not express it you can be insane... you should be expressive...

Answer 5

Indeed, I believe so. The alpha-male/female needs to be strong, decisive and emotionally stable. People will always be judging us by how we act. People will look differently depending on how each of us views their personality.

Btw, those girls who respond and say that it is not a sign of weakness I believe that it is only if you hang with a bunch of girls. If your a guy and you take this advice and show this emotion to your guy friends you will not be respected as much as you think you will. You gain pity not respect.

Answer 6

I don't think expressing emotions is a sign of weakness, but actually a sign of courage and strength.  It's easy to hide how we feel from everyone else, but it takes a strong person to be able to step up and admit their feelings to everyone.  

Answer 7

Yes, if your a beer swiggin', tracktor pullin', wife beatin', g*y bashin', dog kickin', football watchin', "real man".

Answer 8

Yes- but I'm old school in that 'men are men, women are women' way.  

Answer 9

NO WAY! Its great when a guy shows his emotions. Most guys I know act like a bad a** when their upset and that's a turn off for women. Go ahead and show whatever you need to. Thier the wimps, not you.

Answer 10

No.

Answer 11

I'm assuming that you are a guy, thus your friends are making fun of you for "showing emotions". A. Get other friends because obviously they don't understand you. or B. why don't you be more specific on what you are talking about it is a little to general. I don't think that emotions are a sign of weakness but knowing when to show them and when not to is something to learn. There is a time and place for everything.  

Answer 12

Absolutely not.  Actually I have more respect for men who can show/express their emotions.  To me, it's better than the machoism any day.