I need a perspective on my behavior from people who consider themselves deep.

So one of my classmates is in a life-or-death situation and I can't make myself emotionally involved in it, whatsoever. He was a nice guy but it's like I don't care and he could die any moment. I have donated some money because he doesn't have the best of financial conditions but that was something I did because it was the right thing to do and not something I did out of compassion.

Have you had a similar situation ? Did you realize the cause ? And remedy, if required ?
I kind of know the answer but still want to see what you guys think.