Why do I smile when I feel emotional pain?

Its the same when people go to funerals and they start laughing. They dont try to be disrespectful it is just that faced with lifes ultimate conclusion makes them uncomfortable and they express that with laughter. They could also feel internal relief that they are still alive (there are many studies on this phenomenon). read more

And I some how reject it making it easier for me to stop crying and forgive and move on. To be a positive person and strong is to be able to let go of the emotional pains we feel. To smile during is just your body letting you know it's ok even during this harsh moment you will still move forward and survive. Just my thoughts and how I see it. read more

Do not feel bad about that. Many people do this and they are very nice people. Perhaps if you find yourself in a very close relationship it would be worth revealing this fact. read more

It is in relationship that we acquire emotional pain and it is in a different kind of relationship that we can obtain emotional repair. Good relationship engages both left and right brain. I note that Susan nods briefly at this, without saying as much, at the end of her piece. read more