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by BLynn4487 on January 19th, 2007
I do, and I love that about me. :-D It's great to get lost in a good book or movie and to totally empathize with characters. It gives me a break from my ordinary or stressful life. If I'm watching a real tear-jerker, it helps me realize how lucky I am when the movie's over to have what I have.
by FadingxSmiles on January 19th, 2007
I definitely do! "The Notebook" had me balling into my pillow like a baby. It's the same with a lots of things I read or watch. I think it's a good trait. Human beings are SUPPOSED to show compassion. We're SUPPOSED to feel these things. It means we're capable of kindness and caring. It's the best trait you can have.
by chaos99 on January 19th, 2007
Sometimes I do cry, especially if it's something that hits home with me because I have experienced it. And sometimes I cry because I can only imagine how painful that would be to go through.
My husband thinks this is ridiculous because it isn't real but I think it's totally acceptable. It shows that you are able to empathize and that you care about others.
by lucylocket84 on January 19th, 2007
Yes and more so at books. And this is not a bad trait, its human to feel empathy. And reading is escapism, u escape into the world of the characters and you care about what happens to them (if the book's well-written and you get to know the characters)
by Doggylover on January 31st, 2007
YEah If i really like the movie i can get emotional.Even crying.
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on January 19th, 2007
G'day Valkarie,
Thank you for your question.
I do get emotionally involved in movies and books. In my view, it is not a fault in me but a tribute to the author or moviemaker that others can get emotionally involved in their works. If people don't get involved in the character, the work doesn't have the same impact. You won't want to read the book or watch the movie again.
Regards
by TheAnswerer on January 19th, 2007
It is totally normal. Personally, I'm not an emotional person but many people are and many people cry.
by Anonymous on January 19th, 2007
Absolutely! And I reckon you would be emotionally dead if you didn't :)
by Carluck on January 19th, 2007
In my opinion it means you are sincere in whatever you do , a good habit .wud be interesting to see what others have to say ..
by justme32 loves the weekends on January 19th, 2007
I have cried while reading a book. I usually try and envision myself as one of the characters in the book therefore getting emotionally involved. I dont think its a bad trait at all. It shows that you do have emotion.
by Patti jo on January 31st, 2007
I sure do I've found it's a great way to get in touch with my inner self - - I think it is a wonderful trait
by This Daley has a new bundle of joy on January 31st, 2007
I totally do! I am not a big "cryer" in real life situations at all, so I think it is a natural release.
How good for you that you get so much out of the book reading/movie watching experience!
I cry at movies, TV shows, commercials, books etc. Anything emotionally moving. Try listening to a moving book on CD while driving - that is hard!!!!
When you're pushed to that "POINT!!!" What keeps you, or, how do you keep from going over, the edge??
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by Valkarie on January 20th, 2007