Some individuals are pressured by people around them, or even by themselves, to repress their emotions and keep themselves from crying. However, years of research have actually found that crying does not only have a cathartic effect, but can also strengthen bonds between people.
Researchers also identified certain conditions that can make crying improve emotional health. This includes having a shoulder to cry on, crying after the problem has been solved, and doing so in an appropriate place.
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