On days when everything just sucks (work’s stressful, you’re completely unmotivated, the vibes are just off), your inclination might be to distract yourself with something overly cheery and ...

After a difficult day, sometimes you can’t wait to get home, grab a Kleenex box, and let all your emotions pour out along with your tears. With those few minutes of sobbing behind you comes a ...

I’m a big crier. The tears flow when I’m feeling sad. Or grateful. Or frustrated. Awestruck, PMS-y, joyous, relieved…. You get the idea. I used to try and hide this tendency like it was something to ...

There you are, sitting comfortably in your favorite movie-watching spot, armed with a bowl of popcorn and a heart full of resolve, ready to journey through tales of joy and sorrow, love and loss, life ...

Often, when you’re feeling unhappy, you just need a good cry. You know what I’m talking about. The way we all allow ourselves to wallow in grief. It’s difficult to resist the urge, and with so many ...

Get out those tissues! It's time to dive into the best tearjerkers of all time. These are the movies that make you cry, weep and mourn, and remind you that this medium has more to offer than just ...

Sometimes, watching sad movies that make you cry is just what the doctor ordered. This is because they provide a cathartic release. The best sad movies evoke strong emotions and provide psychological ...

Each month, the SELF Well-Read Book Club highlights a timely, delightful, and crucial book on a subject that helps readers live better lives. So far, we’ve covered everything from the politics of ...

You might think a good cry helps you blow off steam and feel better. But new research suggests it’s not that simple. Scientists in Austria tracked 315 real-life crying episodes to understand what ...

“Blue Umbrella” sees Prine reel in the wake of losing a love. One can nearly see Prine sitting in a darkened room, not sure what to do next. Instead of making any hard decisions, he decides to write ...