Crying man is weak man? This is what considered taboo for men in Eastern culture and how to navigate it

Eastern culture's concepts often depict the act of crying, especially for men, as someone's weakness. So, how do men vent out their emotions and feelings in a 'healthy' way?

Crying man is a weak man? This is what considered taboo for men with Eastern culture and how we can navigate it Credit: Johner Images/Getty Images/Johner RF

Eastern cultural concepts often depict the act of crying, especially for men, as someone's weakness.

So, how do men vent out their emotions and feelings in a 'healthy' way?

Rendra Yoanda, Jakarta-based clinical psychologist who is also a counselor at the CIKAL school, said that there are several things that are considered taboo for men to do that can actually help maintain their mental health.

He said that physiologically it's normal for men to cry and for those who wish to not being seen as 'weak', he suggested several things that can be done.

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Disclaimer: The information in this article should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease for therapeutic purposes as a substitute for the advice of a health professional.

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