QUOTE Dr_BuzzCzar; Are you saying that what Pearlgem replied is right for all subs? I am very leery of sweeping all-inclusive statements since we kinky folks vary so much. QUOTE

I think what Pearlgem said is a very good guide, but as you noted nothing is one size fits all. Strong emotions can happen anytime and tears do not always mean the same thing. So it is best to talk a bit about the tears if they were unexpected, or if you do not know your partner well.

Are tears the end of the scene? I think the best answer you are going to get is somewhere between "not always" and "rarely".