People Who Tear Up During Movies Usually Develop These 9 Rare Traits As Adults
Liza Summer | PexelsIf you tear up during movies, you are not alone. I know this because I am one of those people who reads a book or watches a movie or television show, and will bawl my eyes out when something emotional happens.
I'm not just talking about those heart-crushing movies like The Fault in Our Stars,The Notebook, or Bambi. I'm talking about Big Hero 6, Harry Potter, Les Miserables, and Game of Thrones (ok…so I'm pretty sure everyone has cried at least once during Game of Thrones, but still).
But here's a secret that you probably already know if you're also one of these people who cry at movies. It's totally normal. What you might not have realized is that it also means we make amazing partners. Yeah, most of you naysayers will scoff and go "Pffft. Yeah right. You're just saying that to save face." Well, we're here to prove you wrong.
People who tear up during movies usually develop these rare traits as adults:
1. They have better physical health
Crying is actually good for you, according to science. It can help you relieve stress, lower your blood pressure, and even improve your mood. Who doesn't want a healthy spouse?
2. They are emotionally intelligent
When we're tearing up during a movie, it's because we can understand how the characters are feeling, even if we aren't going through the same thing. We understand their hopes, dreams, and fears. We know how they must feel if they lose someone they love. Don't you want a girl who will understand how you feel when you explain it to her?
3. They are natural caregivers who have deep empathy
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When we cry, it's because we care about the characters as if they were real people. Just imagine how much we would care for those who are really in our lives and care for us back!
4. They are comfortable showing emotion
Yes, that means crying sometimes, but it also means laughing and smiling and showing you just how much we love you. The CDC explains that being able to express your emotions in healthy ways is essential and that people who aren't afraid to let out a big ole' sob experience better stress management and stronger relationships.
5. They are optimists
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Are you probably thinking this is backward as you sob through the credits? Think about this: we cry because something sad happens, yes, but also when someone overcomes all of their obstacles to finally get what they want.
6. They are good listeners
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We listen to what people say both with their words and their body language, and we don't judge. We sit there and give it our full attention, so you know you can always come to us for advice.
7. They are emotionally resilient
Yes, we cry. That doesn't mean we are weak at all! In fact, the fact that we can feel so deeply and so purely and then, once the movie is done, continue with our lives shows just how emotionally strong we are. So if things are going wrong, know we can hold our own weight, and we won't crumble.
8. They take relationships seriously but not too seriously
We get so invested in something not real, think of how invested we'll be in something real. You know that with us, you’ll get someone real who won’t run when things start to get serious (I mean, we sit through the movies we know will make us cry).
9. They have big, compassionate hearts
Because of our big hearts, we cry for people whom we don't know and for people who don't even exist. That can only mean we have a heart and one we can definitely open up to love you too if you'll let us.
Estee Kahn is a writer, amateur photographer, and former YourTango contributor who writes all about dating, relationships, friendships, lifestyle, and family.
