In many cultures, it is considered embarrassing or wrong for a grown man to cry. Yet crying is a healthy was to express an emotion of sadness or happiness. In this episode, Mark breaks down and starts crying right in front of Peter Bestluck. Why does he cry? Find out.

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Synopsis: The Obsession is a story that was told to me by a student from Oman. It is about human relationships and emotions and the grammar focus is past simple tense …

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John: Hey, Hiroko. How are you?
Hiroko: Not so good. I burned the pancakes. I was making Korean pancakes and I burned them.
John: That’s a …

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John: Hi, Miyako. What are you up to?
Miyako: I’m reading.
John: What are you reading?
Miyako: It’s a book about education.
John: What’s it called?
Miyako: It’s called Education …

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John: Hi, Hiroko. Are you okay?
Hiroko: Yes, I’m fine. John?
John: Yes?
Hiroko: I’m sorry I was angry.
John: That’s okay. I know how you …

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John: Hi Miyako. How do you feel today?
Miyako: Much better, thanks. How are you doing?
John: Oh, all right, I guess.
Miyako: What is it? What’s wrong? …

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John: Hey Hiroko! How are you going?
Hiroko: Pretty good. Yourself?
John: Good. I feel like seeing a movie.
Hiroko: Me too. Which movie do you want to …

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Yumie: Hi Miyako, it’s me, Yumie. John says Ryusuke has a new girlfriend. An American girlfriend! Are you okay?
Miyako: I’m okay but I feel sad …

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John: Hi Yumie, what are you doing?
Yumie: I am studying.
John: You are always studying.
Yumie: Yeah, I know. I am a good student. I want to …

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John: Do you smoke, Miyako?
Miyako: Usually I don’t smoke but I am smoking now.
John: Why are you smoking?
Miyako: I feel sad. I feel depressed.
John: …