Video Restricted to Recovery Library members. Question What are the primary differences between showing emotion and flooding? I have had a pretty good handle on my emotions but sometimes I just cry and cry and cry. My spouse instantly gains a bad attitude and refuses to comfort me 95% of the time. He acts as though I'm the one with the problem because I can't stop crying. Why does this happen and what are some ways I can help him gain true and sincere empathy and understanding? I am feelin…