Posted by HannahW on October 3, 2003, at 19:26:06
In reply to Why can't I cry?, posted by HannahW on October 3, 2003, at 14:50:04
Do you think it's somehow skirting the issue to use a false trigger like a movie to cry? I mean, the urge to cry was there for a reason. It sorta seems like we should cry about whatever it is thats making us sad, instead of just seeking the physical release of crying.
For some crazy reason, I'm drawing a parallel to sex. Generally speaking (although certainly not always), when we feel "the urge" for sex it's also related to a need to connect emotionally with our partner. If every time we had that urge, though, we satisfied it alone, we would be missing out on that powerful emotional connection, even though we would have the physical release which relieved the urge.
Does that make sense?
P.S. I am not in any way, shape, or form, saying that solitary sex is bad or unhealthy. In fact, I believe that quite the opposite is true.
poster:HannahW
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