[Vautrin]

You won't end up alone. But with a different man than you imagine at the current moment perhaps.

It is true that decisions like that mark our lifes. But they are also a reflection of who we are, and what we deem important. Some of us, take the leap of faith easier than others.

This decision your Peruvian friend made, may well be the best decision he could make. How could he perform well in a job, if his heart is not in it?

As for giving up on friends too easily, that is something that can be overcome, by ... trusting and keeping your eyes open.