What Crying Reveals About Personality

There’s a saying: "Men don’t cry unless they’re truly heartbroken." In reality, regardless of gender, crying can be a powerful release—and it can even reveal something about your personality. Don’t believe it? Try this quiz; it’s pretty accurate! ~ ^O^ ~

Instructions: Below are five situations that might bring you to tears. Please rank them from 1 to 5, with 1 being most likely to make you cry and 5 being least likely.

• Touched (emotionally)
• Sad
• Physical pain
• Angry
• Worried/Nervous

Touched (How people who don’t know you well see you)

• Rank 1: Someone who often keeps to themselves—mysterious and a bit hard to approach.
• Rank 2: Very caring; quick to notice when others are unhappy and careful not to say the wrong thing or bring up awkward topics.
• Rank 3: Playfully quirky—does their own thing, but utterly lovable.
• Rank 4: Someone who doesn’t think things through and often makes others worry.
• Rank 5: A highly intelligent, responsible leader whom people deeply respect.

Sad (How people who know you well see you)

• Rank 1: Someone who sets high expectations for everything but can be quite stubborn.
• Rank 2: Level-headed and fair, clearly distinguishing right from wrong.
• Rank 3: Sensitive and often hides their sadness—even when it’s obvious to others.
• Rank 4: Someone who thinks carefully before deciding and hates being looked down on; proud and self-respecting.
• Rank 5: Looks tough on the outside but knows they’re not as strong inside.

Physical pain (How you hope others see you…)

• Rank 1: Someone who truly needs others’ protection.
• Rank 2: Hard to approach.
• Rank 3: A good person who cares for others and isn’t afraid to sacrifice.
• Rank 4: Very smart but not arrogant.
• Rank 5: Someone who knows exactly what they want and need.

Angry (What you most hope your partner will be like…)

• Rank 1: Deeply in sync with you—thinks the way you do and knows what you want without asking.
• Rank 2: Rarely loses their temper, understands and tolerates you, and has a strong sense of self.
• Rank 3: Adorably spontaneous—you never know what they’ll do next.
• Rank 4: Very attentive and always prepared for your needs; won’t sweat the small stuff.
• Rank 5: A wise, level-headed person who can keep you in check.

Worried/Nervous (The most authentic you is…)

• Rank 1: Someone who’s very afraid to show others their true self and doesn’t really like their own personality.
• Rank 2: A lonely person who wishes to be surrounded by many people but often isn’t sure how to connect.
• Rank 3: Someone who values friends above all and cherishes the many around them—loves fiercely but tunes out those they don’t care for.
• Rank 4: A straightforward person whose bluntness can make getting along hard; hopes more people—especially those they like—will understand them.
• Rank 5: Someone who isn’t entirely sure what they want from the future but feels fortunate about life so far; low-maintenance and just wants to enjoy each day.