Amy Winehouse performs during the 46664 concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela's life at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London. Sadness takes on different forms, from regret to depression to loss; ...

A dear friend of mine whom I recently lost spent most of his life near the Severn River in Maryland. The Severn is technically a “tidal estuary”—a brackish inlet off the Chesapeake Bay, where salt ...

Research suggests that crying is not a sign of weakness, but one of the most sophisticated social technologies in the natural world.

Christmas is strongly linked to nostalgia, which can lead to powerful emotions. Christmas songs may be written in a certain way to trigger feelings of sadness. Connecting with those negative emotions ...

For as long as I can remember, I have always been a crier. It doesn't matter if I'm at work, in my car, while on my couch, or in the shower, I'll cry for whatever reason presents itself. One time, I ...