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Oct 2021
5m 44s

Here's why you cry during arguments

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In many ways, tears are a natural response to a high stress moment.  We’re here to tell you to STOP being so hard on yourself. There’s a reason we tend to cry during an argument. And we’re here to break it down.

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Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88.
Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy.
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper
Editor: Adrian Walton

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