Beastmomma

One thing I have learned since being married is that I cry a lot while watching television, listening to NPR, talking with my friends.  I like to think it is because I have a lot of empathy and I am moved quite easily.  Most of the time Partner is understanding of my tears, but he has taken to making fun of me a little bit.  Because of his ability to laugh at me, I have taken to trying to hide when I cry while watching television.  I get nervous that he will walk into the room, see my crying, and laugh at me.  I know that he is not doing it meanly, but I still feel embarrassed.   When he was gone this weekend, I found a silver lining.  I purposely watched things which had the potential to make me sad and cried with abandon.   In retrospect, I should have picked some more intense tear jerkers because I did not shed very many tears.  As much as I am excited for Partner to return home tonight (!!), I did enjoy the chance to cry in peace.