What, if anything, makes you feel sympathy for Chris?
For me, it's the fact that has never, in his 34 years of life on this planet, ever had a real intimate relationship with someone, and judging by his lifestyle, chances are, he never will. This wouldn't make me necessarily as sympathetic, except for the fact that Chris is obsessed with finding love ( or at least he thinks he wants love when all he really wants is sex). Looking at the Julie and Ivy sagas show how desperate he is for the love and affection of a woman. But as it stands, it seems like his hopes for a love life are never going to come to fruition, and he will eventually leave this Earth, having only known physical intimacy from a prostitute.
When I first started reading about Chris, it made me laugh to think about that, especially because he is so unlikable, but the more I've learned about him, the more depressing it has become to me. I would hope that I am wrong, and Chris will find someone to love, but I wouldn't put money on it.