I'm so sorry about all you've been through. I can relate to feeling that way shortly after a big loss in my life. It left me feeling very vulnerable, although I wanted the release of being with someone with no strings attached. My feelings became more complicated as I started to attach to him. He really wasn't right for me in a rational sense though, and he was going through a loss too. However, I have no regrets and like having casual relationships in general. Maybe since it took a while to adjust to getting out of a serious relationship.

There's definitely positive aspects to a casual relationship, and I hope you have fun! Fear is normal though too. Actually, it is something I'm still fighting with. Bipolar has held me back as far as making some bad decisions, but that's just me....not everyone goes through that. It's person-to-person. Take it easy, one step at a time, and just go with the flow. Do what feels right to you.