Crying Quote by Dorothy Parker
““He'll be cross if he sees I have been crying. They don't like you to cry. He doesn't cry. I wish to God I could make him cry. I wish I could make him cry and tread the floor and feel his heart heavy and big and festering in him. I wish I could hurt him like hell. He doesn't wish that about me. I don't think he even knows how he makes me feel. I wish he could know, without my telling him. They don't like you to tell them they've made you cry. They don't like you to tell them you're unhappy because of them. If you do, they think you're possessive and exacting. And then they hate you. They hate you whenever you say anything you really think. You always have to keep playing little games. Oh, I thought we didn't have to; I thought this was so big I could say whatever I meant. I guess you can't, ever. I guess there isn't ever anything big enough for that.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Little Girl Who Was Too Much” by Dorothy Parker, 1935
The speaker feels trapped by a partner who suppresses emotional expression, leading to resentment and a desire for him to understand her pain.
In simple terms: She wants him to feel her hurt.
Key Takeaway
Seek honest communication.
Themes
relationships
emotional suppression
power dynamics
Mood
frustrated
angry
lonely
Type
reflective
critical
emotional
When to use this quote
- intimate partnership
- family conflict
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
gender expectations
psychological pain
communication breakdown
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you express pain without being labeled?
- What boundaries protect emotional honesty?
A Different Perspective
He may not recognize his impact without open dialogue.
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