How can we classify a person as weak or strong.

I feel a person is mentally weak who fail to take up a right decision but almost everyone is emotionally weak. We are always afraid of ill thoughts which involve our loved ones.  

is it correct to address a person bounded with emotions as weak in general?

mannu wrote:

is it correct to address a person bounded with emotions as weak in general?

You mistook my point of view. I opined that all of us to an extent are emotionally weak when it comes to our dear ones.We are usually scared when our loved ones come back home quite late than the usual time. We remain always worried once our own people travel to a long distance. During examination or at the time of result declaration of the close ones we usually keep on praying for a better outcome. These are the signs of our weakness which is in itself not unfair because they signify how much we care for our loved ones. 

All human beings have their own weaknesses  . So if people call others weak for openly showing their emotions , they are showing their own weakness in understanding ! Strength is not just physical or mental or emotional but a combination of all three and to be used depending on the circumstance. My grandfather was a big built man , totally independent , even arrogant at times with people but his weakness was my grandmother, his wife ! He sobbed and cried loudly when she passed away ...It was extremely moving to see how much he loved and cared for her. We loved and respected him more but he too passed away within two years ..

As other members have already shared, everyone of us have our own weakness, phobia etc. However that doesn't mean that others can label us as weak or strong. We might show great strength of character in certain matter but might turn up very weak in other matters especially where our loved ones are concerned. 

Emotion is my weakness. I can't see a crying person. At this moment it is very hard for me to stop crying. My will power is my strength. Earlier I was tobacco used but I quit this habit without any help only with my will power.

Hats off to your willpower With willpower, anything can be achieved.

rambabu wrote:

Hats off to your willpower With willpower, anything can be achieved.

If we say smokers and tobacco used to quite they all replied that it is not possible for us to quit it because our body demands it. But if some want to quit it than it is not hard work.

A person is weak if he physically, financially depends on anyone.

A person is weak if he cant take any decision for his good or bad.

A person is weak if he don't have any family support.

anil wrote:

rambabu wrote:

Hats off to your willpower With willpower, anything can be achieved.

If we say smokers and tobacco used to quite they all replied that it is not possible for us to quit it because our body demands it. But if some want to quit it than it is not hard work.

Goes to show that everything is in the mind. I have seen how people achieve the impossible when they have no other go, out of sheer mental determination. 

Everyone has a distinct personality where each one's weaknesses and strengths differ.I am too very weak emotionally but I know how to overcome my weakness with time I have grown more mature and responsible.

I feel that every person has felt weak at some or the other time in some difficult situation in life. It's humane to feel broken up at weak situations or when going through a turbulent phase of life. But the strength in character allows to overcome it, collect yourself and resume life being stronger.  I feel if you introspect, you come out stronger after each difficulties. But sometimes people lack emotional and physical strength to bounce back. They easily fall in the trap of blame game..blaming time, luck, karma etc and slowly slip into helplessness and depression. So the suggested point is to introspect and seek help if you feel you are falling in trap of depression or trauma.

Introspection  or looking in to one's self will help you if you are affected by depression. Depression shouldnot be left Untreated

Arunima Singh wrote:

I feel that every person has felt weak at some or the other time in some difficult situation in life. It's humane to feel broken up at weak situations or when going through a turbulent phase of life. But the strength in character allows to overcome it, collect yourself and resume life being stronger.  I feel if you introspect, you come out stronger after each difficulties. But sometimes people lack emotional and physical strength to bounce back. They easily fall in the trap of blame game..blaming time, luck, karma etc and slowly slip into helplessness and depression. So the suggested point is to introspect and seek help if you feel you are falling in trap of depression or trauma.

I have seen that when a person is totally defenseless , he or she is able to draw out from  their inner strength which probably remained hidden so far. Even animals become dangerous when they are cornered. Introspection should become a habit which can be very helpful in identifying ones strength and weaknesses..

When a person becomes defenseless,it leads to to restlessness and anxiety, And anxiety leads to many heart related ailments.

One more parroting post above ..

In our ndian society being loud and showy is associated with bravery and strength , which boils down to physical strength only. But we can see that people who speak less can be much more stronger and better equipped to deal with calamities..

KIRAN wrote:

Everyone has a distinct personality where each one's weaknesses and strengths differ.I am too very weak emotionally but I know how to overcome my weakness with time I have grown more mature and responsible.

It is your strength, that you know how to overcome weakness. You are not a weak person.

Ah...that is a good point.It is your strength and confidence that works.

anil wrote:

KIRAN wrote:

Everyone has a distinct personality where each one's weaknesses and strengths differ.I am too very weak emotionally but I know how to overcome my weakness with time I have grown more mature and responsible.

It is your strength, that you know how to overcome weakness. You are not a weak person.

At the same time one cannot win or be strong all the time because being human beings we all have our weak points that we may not be able to overcome at times. Even making an attempt to turn things our way is a positive development..

One who can take independent view and decision and stick to that without yielding to undue pressure is strong.