5 Best Places to Cry in Lafayette, Louisiana

Lafayette, Louisiana (KMDL) - Everybody cries.

People cry for many different reasons.

Maybe it's a breakup or divorce, the loss of loved one, losing a dream job, emotional stress, or for some people, every now and then they just need to let it all out.

Most people don't want others to see them crying because maybe they feel it makes them appear weak.

It's OK. Instead of ugly crying in the car and possibly getting into a wreck, we've picked out the 5 best places for you to cry in Lafayette, Louisiana and let it all emotionally hang out.

Crying Is Actually Good For You

Not only is it OK to cry, but crying is actually good for you.

Crying can improve your overall well being.

Not all tears are brought on by sadness, people cry happy tears too.

From greatergood.com -

Women who cry more frequently report feeling better after a good cry, while those who cry less feel better holding back their tears. Women are generally more apt to cry than men and may get more relief from crying than men.

Men also report benefits of crying and may feel freer to cry under certain circumstances, like at funerals, where weeping is often seen as the norm.

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Best Places To Cry In Lafayette

There's an old saying I remember reading once when I was a kid that I've never forgotten.

"Laugh, and the world laughs with you. Cry? Cry and you look like Sh*#"

It's kind of true, so if you're looking for somewhere to cry, for whatever the reasons, check these "6 Best Places To Cry In Lafayette".

1. Girard Park

It's not the ducks or going to judge you or even care that you're crying. They're pretty ruthless and only want some bread.

There's also plenty of shady trees you can use to help disguise your crocodile tears and get into a good ole ugly cry.

If you're going to sit and cry under a tree, just bring a notebook or sketch pad so it appears you're writing or drawing and no one will look twice.

2. Corner Booth At Dwyer’s Café

Grab the very back, corner booth and order up some crawfish etouffee with a hot side of sadness.

It's a pretty out of the way spot inside of Dwyer's, and people will be too interested in their delicious meals to pay attention to what you're doing in the corner.

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3. Downtown Parking Garage

This one is kind of no brainier. It's nice and dark, no one is hanging out in there, and you can certainly find a parking spot far away from other cars.

Sure, it'll cost you a few bucks to park, but well worth it for an isolated pity party away from prying eyes.

4. Back Nook at South Regional Library

It's not like a book is going to judge you, and neither will the librarians.

It's an intellectual way to cry the bad out, just make sure to keep the noise down.

Besides, maybe you can find some great self-help books to get you through whatever you're going through.

5. Under the Neon Sign at Borden’s Ice Cream Shop

If you just want to be extra and over dramatic about your emotions, wait till it's dark and go cry it out in the neon Borden's sign on Jefferson Street.

The neon glow adds drama to your breakdown, and ice cream really does help.

What are some more great places to cry in Lafayette?

Let us know!