Often, it reflects something you carry too, maybe from another time. His sadness hits because you resonate at that frequency. Mirror soul stuff. Explains why it sometimes lands like a truck, other times barely registers.
Intensity ramps up in separation. The farther the distance (physical or emotional), the louder the signal. Dream sharing kicks in too. I got vivid dreams of his scenarios during zero 3D contact, stuff I had no reference for. Runners feel it back, even if not awake yet. They rationalize sudden sadness or restlessness as work stress or whatever. Channel’s open. They just process differently. Yours lining up every time is a strong sign.