I'm going to quickly set aside the harmful effects that such sentiments can cause because that should be obvious. I feel like guys crying and showing vulnerability is part of the appeal. What reaction would she want him to have?
I thought Kase-san ended but they made something like Kase-san 2 which covered a different period of their life(college, I think).
Also, I find dating more interesting than the "getting together" period. I feel that *more* unnecessary drama occurs in the latter.