Life in the 21st century has made us jaded. People are cynical, think that showing any kind of tenderness is weak and try to cover up things with humor. So when people get sentimental and open, people think : "Are they depressed, or sad?"
I would scream if I could, but screaming looks crazy in text, so I won't. It's ok to be introspective, thoughtful and yes, sentimental. Its not a dirty word. IT ISN'T!!!!
Sorry, I was screaming again.
Sorry this is a short one. I may expound later, but right now, all I have.