Unemotional?

Stoics are often thought of as unemotional, and stoic philosophy is often cited as a reason why. Stoicism teaches that emotions are counterproductive and that rationality should be the only guide in life. This overt rationality can lead to stoics appearing unemotional, but it does not mean they are incapable of feeling emotions. On the contrary, Stoics believe that emotions should be controlled and used constructively.

It is essential to understand that stoics are not unemotional because they do not feel emotions. Or Stoics are robotic, or Stoic philosophy somehow causes its followers not to experience the full range of human emotions. Stoics are unemotional because they have learned to master their emotions.  

Stoic in the face of adversity

One of the main reasons why people think that Stoics are unemotional is because they often appear stoic in the face of adversity. It is easy to see how this could be interpreted as a lack of emotion, it is instead just a sign of strength. Stoics can remain calm in the face of adversity because Stoic philosophy guides that becoming emotional will not help them solve the problem at hand.

Inner peace & Eudaimonia

A principal goal of stoic philosophy is to achieve inner peace. This is achieved by learning how to control your emotions and reactions to the events in your life. When you can do this, you are less likely to be swayed by your emotions and more likely to act rationally and constructively. 

So, while stoics may appear unemotional on the outside, they are very much in touch with their emotions. This calm approach allows them to live a more peaceful, rational life and stay on the path to Eudaimonia.