I think that you have to give it a go. I'm in the dating scene again - it's weird, scary and can be terrible but I've also met some brilliant people that will be friends for life. Haven't found the 'one' but it's better than staying at home wondering what life could be like.
I've had wonderful relationships that have ended in terrible ways... I don't understand it and I possibly have trust issues related to it but I still think it's worth getting out there and trying new things.