Why do we cry when feeling happy?

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Why do people cry when happy feelings are there – see their child or parent after a long time, or even watch/read about it, cry of a happy ending of love story? Or…you tell me whatever. It feels almost painful – all sentimental emotions. It looks like a very weird feature in humans and human psychology, that makes to avoid something touching and causing strong feelings – even good.

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