I opened the passenger door of the Cutlass Sierra, climbed in, and shut the door behind me. I’d managed to keep it together in front of my classmates, but with the familiarity of my dad and the old ...

Good news, bad news, a rough day, a scary movie, a poignant memory, a nostalgic smell—these are all things that can prompt a salty tear to trickle down your cheek. The sensation is quick to sneak up ...

“Ever notice that when your tears start flowing, no thanks to that sappy rom-com, your nose does, too?” Dr. Philip Chen, who is a professor of otolaryngology and rhinology at the University of Texas ...

Terminator: Why do you cry? John Connor: You mean people? Terminator: Yes. John Connor: I don't know. We just cry. You know. When it hurts. Terminator: Pain causes it? John Connor: Uh-uh, no, it's ...

Crying is a natural bodily response to emotions like sadness or joy, as well as stress and pain. It's completely normal and nothing to be ashamed of, but crying doesn't come easily for everyone. Ever ...

After Michael Harwell’s wife died of brain cancer two years ago, he learned to embrace the grieving process by relishing 56 years worth of memories from his marriage, and sharing them with friends.

Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / AJR_photo. That box of tissues isn’t just for mopping up your emotions—those tears you’ve been holding back at work, in traffic, or during that commercial with the ...

We’re the only species that sheds emotional tears, but much about them remains an enigma. Credit... Supported by By Dana G. Smith Illustrations by Dominic Kesterton The last thing that made Dana Smith ...

Crying is a natural bodily response to emotions like sadness or joy, as well as stress and pain. It's completely normal and nothing to be ashamed of, but crying doesn't come easily for everyone. Ever ...