I'm more trying to understand why I do it at all. Not because I don't want to or I have a problem extending myself for others. But what's it for? What does it really mean? It doesn't do anything for me and any momentary reprieve I'm granting is quickly diluted or swallowed by new stressors.

It's one thing for me to stop and jump your car, or help you change a tire. What is it when I buy you a new battery just for the sake of alleviating a stress? Especially when I'm never going to see you again. Or if I see you in need of emotional support and for no reason at all I'm there.

At what point does someone either become expelled from the encompassing shell of friendship and when does someone enter? What does it mean when I randomly extend my care, compassion and assistance to a stranger at any given point?

That's my self identity. And the actions I take are base on and reinforce that. But at what point is an action or behavior outside of that or beyond taking care of my friends, cultivating a new self identity?

I'm someone who cares for and takes care of my friends to the best of my abilities

Journey on PS3. No combat, no crazy learning curve. Good environments, great score and sound design, simple gameplay