If you feel like you are ready to start a healthy relationship, then go for it. Finding the right person is the hardest part of this, though. Maybe someone from you group of friends? You know, I have never liked the idea of getting to know someone only to date them, and not be friends at first. If you like a person, wait a bit and see how they really are and how good their intentions are. Don't get attached or involved before you know someone well!