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Do We Cry Less as We Get Older? Unpacking the Surprising Science of Tears and Aging

According to research on lifespan emotional development, older adults often report higher levels of well-being despite experiencing physical and social losses. This emotional resilience prompts the question: **Do we cry less as we get older** due to psychological mastery, or is something else at play? The answer is more nuanced than it seems, involving a blend of biology and experience.