I am not capable of loving. Sure, we all have had the date from hell, but I am sure the nice experiences outweigh the occasional bad ones. In order to get back to dating, you have to remove your fears. This is your key to successfully making dating a fun experience. Should you have difficulties with your fears associated with dating, I would advise that you seek the counsel of a good friend who might have gone through the same thing, or consult a professional to help you overcome your fears.
Overcoming fears requires work.
So get out there, get the help, read the books, and search the Internet. You have finally worked up your courage to get out there. I cover this very topic in a number of articles in the Singles section of my web site. You might wish to use this as your starting point. The technology of the Internet has opened so many new doors for singles to meet other singles.