It’s my office and I’ll cry if I want to

Is there anything more confronting than crying in the office?

We don’t really know how to deal with it. But the fact is, from time to time, women cry. Hormones present only in women mean they often cry about four times as much as men.

Why do they cry? Usually, to reduce stress. A good cry can induce a feeling of calm and resolve.

A fascinating article in Bloomberg Businessweek asks whether it’s time to rethink the stigma around crying.