Is it normal that i instantly care more about people with long brunette braids?

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My little sister usually wears her hair in a long dark braid. And when I see pictures, of tragedies, like the Boston bombings, I feel terrible for them, of course. But nothing compared to when I saw this pic.

But when I saw this: http://i.imgur.com/I1dF69f.jpg

I got horrified and panicky, because that running girl with the braid reminds me of my sister, and I get so scared. She looks nothing like my sister, except the braid. But for some reason I just want to protect her.

Is that normal?

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  • Mersaphe
    9 years ago

    normal

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  • Elliemental
    10 years ago

    Emotion and empathy have a lot to do with it, the same way you sympathise with people that look more like yourself or others you care for. Your just a compassionate person!

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  • RoseIsabella
    10 years ago

    I think it's normal. I respond more emotionally to certain dog breeds than to others for similar reasons. I'm in love with my sister's toy poodle, Dewey Ray, and if I see a sad looking apricot colored poodle I get very emotionally triggered.

    I think it just means you're very emotionally sensitive and feel great love and attachment for her.

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  • Short&2thepoint
    10 years ago

    Kinda makes sense. An automatic emotional response to anything resembling your sister? Logical if you love her.
    If I saw something that looked like my brother in trouble I'd panic as well.

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