Anonymous
Upper Marlboro, United States
Compassion
Today, while crying at my grandma's funeral, I was told to "man up". FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Anonymous
Toxic masculinity
Today, my grandad smacked me on the back of the head, and told me to, "Act like a goddamn man and stop crying." It was at the funeral of my mum and sister, who both died in a car crash. FML
Anonymous
Dallas, United States
No time for tears
Today, my wife caught me crying over her miscarriage and she started yelling and screaming at me to "man up" because she should be the sad one, not me. FML
good job bf
Southampton, United States
Today, my boyfriend broke up with me at my grandma's funeral. FML
Me
Homer Glen, United States
Today, while at my aunt's funeral, my grandma who has terrible memory loss asked me whose funeral we were at. I had to explain to her that her daughter had died. FML
Anonymous
South Africa
Today, my girlfriend gave me a speech on me "not being manly enough". I started crying. FML
whitneyy
Australia
Nice timing
Today, I went to my grandfather's funeral. As I stood there, bawling my eyes out, my aunt came over and put her arm around me. She leaned her head close to mine. I assumed she was going to say something comforting. Instead she asked where I'd bought my shoes from. FML
alejita
United States
Today, I overheard my daughter compliment my mother by saying "My mom is way flabbier than you, Grandma." When I told her later that she hurt my feelings, she told me to "man up." She's seven. FML
perfectmoment
Canada
Me me me
Today, I called my boyfriend to have a shoulder to cry on because my grandpa died. As soon as I told him, he started crying and telling me how much he missed his grandmother, who died six years ago. I spent the majority of the phone call listening to him wail. FML
Anonymous
Gatekeeping grief
Today, after my cousin recently died, my aunt basically told me that I shouldn't be sad, because we fought. FML
SadPuppy
United States
Today, while grieving over the loss of my Grandpa, I called my girlfriend for comfort. After I had cheered up, she said, "Don't worry, he went to Hell anyway." FML
Top comments
jadeleepenguin 29
Sorry for your loss. No matter how much of a man you are, crying at a funeral does not mean you're weak. Especially if it's someone close like a grandmother.
bigbluetardis 21
It's okay to cry, especially under these circumstances. Whoever tells you otherwise can go to hell. I'm sorry for your loss OP
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Comments (54)
Rainyknights22 16
I hate the stigma that men aren't allowed to cry for some reason. I love when a man shows his emotions - there's nothing wrong with it. You're human. Sorry for your loss.
totallynotemily 25
Whoever said that needs to learn that men can cry too
thejonac 21
ignore that bastard. if your loved one has passed and crying helps you with the grief, cry the shit out of yourself. you do what makes you feel better, OP.
capnbzarr 43
If you don't cry when your family members die, you may have no soul.
TheNewGuy03 29
This is when you smack a bitch. I wonder if that would be "man" enough for them. My condolences.
hyperjosh 2
Whoever said that does not know of the two acceptable times to cry (according to Ron Swanson), which is at a funeral and the Grand Canyon
hershelLayton 13
Shoot the guy who told you that. Then, stab him where you shot him. Tell the buffoon to man up.
SecundusSecunda 27
That escalated quickly
skylarkopeck1995 14
2 weeks ago I found out my grandfather passed away while I was at work. my fiancé was supposed to go out that night with his friends but when I called him crying at work he stayed home to be with me. his friend and his acquaintance decides to show up. his acquaintance told me to mourn in the back of they're car. my fiancé and I told him to go **** off. so sorry for someone to tell you that and I'm so sorry for your loss
OrganicSistah 17
They can shut up. So sorry for your loss.
WOTAN1488 24
Man u- yeah, can't do it here. Sorry mate. :/ RIP