This is heartbreaking. Truly.

Every man, woman, and child deserves to be able to feel their feelings, express those feelings, and have those feelings validated.

I know we're not even close, but I think it's a worthy goal.

I had a partner who struggled at first. I don't think I saw him cry until we'd been together a few years, but we reached much deeper levels once he opened himself up that way. And I remember opening up to him about something that was horrible in my past. I am not much for crying in front of people either, but in this case I broke down in uncontrollable sobs which made him break down as well. We held each other and cried together for a long time. It was healing, it was bonding. I will never forget those shared moments.

I don't think you are ever truly close with someone if you don't feel safe enough to cry.