Relationships or lack of relationships

Has anyone out there started a new relationship after your chronic pain began? I'm so lonely, but I'm sure I couldn't even begin to have a normal relationship with a man. People who aren't in pain don't understand. My late husband had chronic pain and our marriage totally fell apart. I just don't want to spend the rest of my life alone. On the other hand, I can't imagine how hard it would be to try and live a normal life. I've lost friendships and family members have left my life because I'm on narcotics so I don't know why I even want someone in my life. I guess I'll just have to be happy being alone. I'm very thankful I have found people here that are understanding. Since I'm no longer able to work I'm becoming more isolated. I never imagined my life would turn out this way. God bless the spouses that stuck around after the pain began.