Just checked your profile. You state you are tired of being alone. If that is the case, I recommend changing what you are looking for from an ^IE^ to at least friends/hang out. JMO.
As, Choco Cherrie, said It depends. Also, is being in a bar a good idea as fragile as you seem to feel? I think you will find that many of us have had the unthinkable, happen - that is of having a family member go to jail.
RE: Life after did wrong!
Just checked your profile. You state you are tired of being alone. If that is the case, I recommend changing what you are looking for from an ^IE^ to at least friends/hang out. JMO.