Well, I guess the next step is to figure out that being alone doesn't mean to be lonely. And sometimes will be easier than others.

My mother-in-law has made the same vow, actually. She doesn't ever want to be in another relationship, because she can't trust herself, all of her previous spouses and boyfriends were abusive. And this may be correct way to respond, but it is hard for her because financially she can't take care of herself and neither can we, so in the end it's put her in a bad spot anyway.