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darkmaian23
05/15/22 10:28:31 PM
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I feel like it isn't, but I can't help it. Whenever I read a book or watch a show (especially something animated), I always get drawn into the drama with the characters. Sometimes I find my frustration with the way situations or relationships turn out is too great to finish watching something.
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MorbidFaithless
05/15/22 10:36:56 PM
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I think it is normal! Every character is a reflection of humanity in some way. That sort of intrinsically make me emotional.

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Robot2600
05/15/22 10:38:44 PM
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them ppl aint real yo

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ultimate reaver
05/15/22 10:39:25 PM
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i mean... yes? thats a sign of a good story

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Biofighter55
05/15/22 10:43:48 PM
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Yeah of course it's normal

it means we connected with the character on some level

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Robot2600
05/15/22 10:47:03 PM
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nothing matters and everything will be dust one day

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Ratchetrockon
05/15/22 10:52:56 PM
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Normal

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Jiek_Fafn
05/15/22 10:54:43 PM
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Related question:
Is it normal to over empathize with historical figures when you read their autobiographies?

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6cc
05/15/22 10:56:03 PM
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It's literally why people write stories.........

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The_Korey
05/16/22 4:39:59 AM
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It better be. We've been making a big deal about female/minority/LGBT/ect representation. Pretty shallow if the feeling is only surface deep.

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Rharyx211
05/16/22 4:41:49 AM
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6cc posted...
It's literally why people write stories


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ViewtifulJoe
05/16/22 4:54:14 AM
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I like doing this a lot.
It's a shame that kind of captivation's become so rare for me.

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