DH embarrassed by my sensitivity

[MarysLittleLamb]

I get very moved by certain types of art and music, so much so that I occasionally cry. Last year we went to the Louvre and I ended up silently weeping at a number of art works. When we got out of the gallery DH admitted that he finds it all a bit over the top and unnecessary - as if I do it on purpose!

Anyway we've just got back from Rome. I became a little overwhelmed in the coliseum when I thought about the violence and death that had taken place there. DH said I was the only one in the entire place crying and he was fed up with it. I explained that I don't do it on purpose, it just gets to me.

We went to the Sistine Chappell the day after and I ended up screaming at the MichaelAngelo. A number of tourists tried to console me but DH just walked off muttering "for fucks sake". I felt so stupid. When we got out DH had a massive rant at me about how I spoil everything for him and he often wishes he was with someone normal who could visit places without making a scene. He also declared that he no longer enjoys travelling with me. I'm gutted because travel is the main thing we do together. AIBU to think I can't change who I am or should I??

I'm with everyone else on this thread and your dh, I'm afraid.

Shedding the odd tear - fine, but try and hold back the sobs.
In the nicest possible way, if you can't control yourself enough not to startle old ladies with your wails, then I think you should avoid these places.

Out of interest, is it just the really famous paintings and art works that make you cry? Did you see some of the others in the Louvre and did they move you too, or are you only sensitive to A-list art?

@DanceswithOtters - if you hadn't stolen a bear from the zoo, you'd have been a lot more settled

@HarrietKettle That film destroys me! That and The Land Before Time.

If you want to control crying, you press your right palm against the right side of your neck. No idea how it works but it does seem to.

If, however, you think what you are doing is perfectly fine then I think you need to find a partner who is the same of you. I can imagine it now, the two of you wailing and sobbing, barely able to prop each other up...

Id genuinely divorce soemone for this if it is genuine. I could not be arsed with the attention seeking, over the top, dramatics..

This has made my day

Like a lot of other people, I get moved by sad or beautiful things. DH, thankfully, thinks its sweet and always carries a packet of tissues, but we're talking the odd stray tear or a silent bawl, no noise or aim flailing or wailing.

MN at its finest on a day when I needed it most.

More on the Shetland pony!

OMG please don't bring up 'Baby Mine' from Dumbo. It KILLS me. I used to sing it to DS but now I get too upset by it.

This is an amazing thread!! I'm already having the best day ever this has just topped it off!

I honestly can’t stop giggling at this sorry

I think you need to go to Oslo to see the Scream by Edvard Munch. In fact, have a good old scream at it - and if anyone complains, tell them you are providing appropriate sound effects to intensify the artistic effect for everyone.

What do you think of everyones unanimous replies, OP?

Sweet baby jesus, this cannot be real.

im just remembering though that when Black Beauty was on over Christmas and I was watching it with my toddler son... I was actually sobbing so much when Ginger died that my child was trying to comfort me and saying 'its not real mummy'

So maybe im a massive hypocrite.
I am pregnant though so hormones are my excuse.

www.buzzfeed.com/crystalro/justin-bieber-cries-over-famous-paintings?utm_term=.vmaoLMyzZ#.liW0E7Qnk

I cry very easily, well up at adverts FFS, but full on weeping and screaming seems very OTT , bless you!!

YADNBU. If security had any sense they would have understood your connection and need to touch it. I'm almost sure they have cherry pickers over there for maintenance and such like. Bastards.

Would you consider getting your bedroom ceiling done with a mural. It might help heal and would bring so much emotion into the marital bed.

Have these

@harrietskettle - yes, that is the exact part that gets me everytime

When the kids were little, we must have watched that film at least 15 times.

That, and Finding Nemo -- highbrow stuff indeed.

Your poor DH.

Just stop going to these places. You spoil it for other people. Your behaviour at the 9/11 memorial was appalling and unforgivable. If you can't control yourself just stay away.

Oh god no, Ginger dying in BB DESTROYED me

Dumbo's mum singing to him has me crying every time.

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I had a great fun reading this thread. The screaming in the chapel got to me. I almost screamed too :D

Sorry OP, but if this is real, you're a twat 😂