copper - JA is a great place to heal. Sorry it didn't work out w/your Mr.

[my usual disclaimer....these are just my two cents and only one persons perspecitve]
I have mostly traveled solo and in my experience you do have be in defense mode (male or female) but soon learn to be gracious but tough regarding constant proposals (lol) although it can be exhausting. Its gonna happen though especially at the beach in my experience. I prefer to stay on the cliffs to be away from the "hustle" and bustle but it sounds like you want to be where the action is and I think that is mostly the beach. I swim at the beach, have a few cocktails and head to the cliffs for shower, chill, sunset, sleep (repeat lol). Many good places with good security on the beach but as you know from past trips you have to remain alert and make good choices solor or not. I would always mix in some RealNegril webcasts to find fun boardies to hang with and maybe take a tour with. And then if you are at a property w/good security you should be able to relax without much hassle but in the water or public bars the charming fellows will be round. Pick a larger place if you think you will get lonely. Time alone can be such a gift. I wish you a fun and inspiring trip Copper. Bless