Emotional sensitivity, manifested by crying while watching movies, may signal an increased risk of premature death. Researchers published their findings in the Journal of Affective Disorders, finding that such behavior is a manifestation of neuroticism, which increases the likelihood of early death by ten percent. Specialists describe neuroticism as a complex character trait that includes a tendency to negative emotional states. Its structure includes various components, among which stand out the feeling of loneliness, anxiety and increased irritability. The research group of the University of Florida revealed that among all the components of neuroticism it is loneliness that poses the greatest threat to life expectancy. This condition can provoke the development of problems with the respiratory and digestive systems, and can also push a person to self-destructive behavior. The study also established a link between life expectancy and other manifestations of neuroticism, including instability of emotional background and eating behavior.