Single for 5 years because relationships scare me 😳

So I haven't been in a relationship in 5 years because I had a bad experience with my first boyfriend, I'm gay btw, and ever since then I have been so turned off by the idea of getting into a relationship. The commitment aspect, the constantly being in contact via text or call all day everyday, going out all the time etc. I'm an introverted kinda guy so doing all of that was a big adjustment for me.I always felt like I had no control of my own life anymore. It seemed all my time and dedication was on the other person and any me time or time to hang with my friends and family disappeared.It felt like an obligation to be in a relationship and so I never had one since. There are times when I do want to try dating or start a relationship with someone but then I remember what it was like the first time and completely steer away from it even though I've had many opportunities to do so.Is this normal? I used to be all about getting a boyfriend and being in a relationship but after my first experience I really want nothing to do with it and be single. My thing is I low key feel ok if I'm single but at the same time I feel like I should consider dating again.Any thoughts?