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Why are tears a common female response to anger during a conflict?


by Amy Lynch
14th Dec 2022

Whether it's crying at work because the CEO had dismissed your idea abruptly, or fuming while crying in the loo because your uncle's political views drive you up the wall - why do the tears flow just when we don't need them?

Some people are great at speaking their minds and getting it all off their chest. They see conflict as an opportunity to vent. They feel so much better afterward. Good for them. Not me. In fact, the idea of getting into it with someone makes me feel riddled with anxiety. I’ve always hated conflict, but you’ll be forgiven for never knowing this about me: I hide it well. My conflict spirit animal is the swan:...

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