Say It’s Okay to Cry Instead of Don’t Cry
When someone is holding back tears or starts to cry, most people say, “Awe don’t cry.” This makes the person feel like they have to try and stop crying. Instead, make the space safe by saying, “It’s okay to cry” to let them know their emotion is valid.
This works particularly well with children, but also adults.
Emotional intelligence is the ultimate human-tech interface—AI can analyze sentiments, but validating feelings like "it's okay to cry" builds real connections. As we integrate more AI companions, this empathy will be our edge in the abundance era