Why We Cry Emotional Tears When No Other Animal Does
Psychology Today | 22.04.2026 23:21
We feel it every once in a while: a lump in our throat, a burning in our eyes, and then warm tears welling up in them. Whether it’s joy, grief, awe, or something undefinable, the experience is unmistakably human. But why do we cry emotional tears? Why, alone among animals, do humans produce tears in response to inner states?
