why? in rants

The older I get, the more I question my motives… trying to understand myself, I guess.

I find that if I feel sorry for someone, and feel I can help him through a crisis, I become fond of him.

I find that to be interesting… and odd. And looking back, I see a pattern.

I had found a cousin on facebook - he has a last name that I know runs in my extended family tree, so I asked. We’d never hear of each other before. I found a copy of the family tree that my mother had made (years ago). Turns out my grandmother and his great-grandmother were sisters. So we’re a generation apart.

He’s been complaining of certain health issues. Now I want to meet him and “take care” of him. Wish I understood it. At least I am aware of it - probably had NOT been aware of the pattern if it appeared in other relationships.