I've established relationships all around the world through travel, and training 1,000's of sales people in my professional life. As a business owner, trainer, and sales person I've developed the skill of understanding people....how they think and react to different situations & environment. Regardless of race or place of origin, what do you think is an individuals biggest fear?...""over money, material things, health, and/or successful professional life?"
You've probably already guessed it - it's the FEAR of "being alone"
Here's the crazy part of this question...if that person conquered their fear of "being alone" the result is actually the opposite - you're never lonely. Over the many years, I've had the opportunity to meet many individuals that have overcome "hardships" and turned their lives around. Their fear of "being alone" and sticking around a bad environment, immediately turned around to a new life, of building beautiful memories with that person they see every morning...
...that reflection in the mirror.