# The power of a man's tears **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 8, 2014, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959 "2014-05-08T08:11:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![JohnClay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/41 "2014-05-08T22:44:21Z")
> [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](#): > > Please take your meds. I am taking my meds. But I guess I get the disability pension because I’ve still got some issues. BTW my boss is aware of my mental illness. ---
**Author:** ![JohnClay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/42 "2014-05-08T22:46:11Z")
> [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > Anyone else can’t wait to hear what it was his boss wanted him to do? My imagination is running wild. Let’s just say it involves computers… ---
**Author:** ![JohnClay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/43 "2014-05-08T22:49:03Z")
> [@Bob Ducca](#): > > Leave his very ugly\* wife out of this! > > \*according to JohnClay, I’ve never seen her myself but I’m sure she’s a lovely girl. I don’t remember using that word… but anyway I’ve given her many medals, etc, for being the world’s best lover. She likes making love in the dark so looks don’t really matter. She has an attractive face and arms but she has a big belly. She also has a good sense of humor. ---
**Author:** ![JohnClay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/44 "2014-05-08T22:53:02Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > …As to the OP, crying at work may have gotten you something positive in the short term, but there’s no way that is going to help you in the long run. I think it can… he would be thinking that I have a problem with difficult tasks in general. Yesterday I did really well with the regular tasks. I can’t cry on command so it would be difficult to use it as a tactic again anyway but I still can refuse to do certain tasks. ---
**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/45 "2014-05-08T23:07:01Z")
> [@JohnClay](#): > > But I guess I get the disability pension because I’ve still got some issues. BTW my boss is aware of my mental illness. Hold on, you’re on disability AND you work? That’s the worst of both worlds, dude. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/46 "2014-05-08T23:14:41Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > As to the OP, crying at work may have gotten you something positive in the short term, but there’s no way that is going to help you in the long run. Well, he could always incorporate mascara. ---
**Author:** ![JohnClay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/47 "2014-05-08T23:31:45Z")
> [@buddha\_david](#): > > Hold on, you’re on disability AND you work? That’s the worst of both worlds, dude. ☹ I work about 15 hours a week but I lose about 50c of my pension for each dollar I earn. Because of the meds I don’t really have many symptoms. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/48 "2014-05-08T23:32:26Z")
> [@JohnClay](#): > > Let’s just say it involves computers… Cam work?:eek: ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/49 "2014-05-08T23:35:12Z")
> [@JohnClay](#): > > She likes making love in the dark so looks don’t really matter. Ever consider writing country music? ---
**Author:** ![JohnClay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/50 "2014-05-08T23:49:18Z")
nevermind ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2014, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/51 "2014-05-09T00:02:30Z")
> [@El\_Kabong](#): > > What the hell, the next time my boss drops a project on me at 4 PM on a Friday, I’m gonna give it a shot. Mmm, yeah, I’m gonna have to ask you to come in on Saturday, mmkay? ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2014, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/52 "2014-05-09T00:08:27Z")
I’ve found honking snot into a hanky between sobs goes even farther with the boss. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2014, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/53 "2014-05-09T00:17:36Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > [Every thread needs music.](http://youtu.be/L7e5FT5Crjw) I prefer [this](http://youtu.be/ZnHmskwqCCQ). ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2014, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/54 "2014-05-09T01:17:43Z")
> [@JohnClay](#): > > I can’t cry on command so it would be difficult to use it as a tactic again anyway but I still can refuse to do certain tasks. That’s not a particularly adult way of dealing with problems. But hey, whatever makes you happy. ---
**Author:** ![Nikki\_Tikki\_Tavi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3da27b/32.png) [@Nikki\_Tikki\_Tavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nikki_Tikki_Tavi)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2014, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/55 "2014-05-09T02:16:55Z")
> [@JohnClay](#): > > Let’s just say it involves computers… Lord knows I’m slap-happy after a ridiculous week, but this made me choke on my pretzel. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2014, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/56 "2014-05-09T02:30:08Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > Mmm, yeah, I’m gonna have to ask you to come in on Saturday, mmkay? _weeps uncontrollably_ ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2014, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/57 "2014-05-09T02:50:49Z")
> [@El\_Kabong](#): > > _weeps uncontrollably_ Oh, and I almost forgot-- I’m also gonna need you to go ahead and come in on Sunday too, 'kay? Great. ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2014, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/58 "2014-05-09T02:57:11Z")
> [@Mr.Nylock](#): > > One poster I’ve encountered seemed like he or she could be good nemesis material; but it doesn’t seem like it’ll pan out. Having a good nemesis relationship requires work and emotional investment by both parties. I think the poster just thinks I’m a moron, so I don’t think our relationship has much of a future. ☹ This is really and truly one of my favorite things I’ve ever read on this board. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2014, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/59 "2014-05-09T03:19:00Z")
It takes a big man to cry, but it takes an even bigger man to beat the first guy until he really bawls. : reallyneedacryingsmilie : ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2014, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959/60 "2014-05-09T03:51:09Z")
> [@Happy\_Lendervedder](#): > > I prefer [this](http://youtu.be/ZnHmskwqCCQ). [This is even better.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVFBK9GhS5Q) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-power-of-a-mans-tears/687959.md?page=4)