Lyric discussion by AussieMetalFan 

Cover art for Dong Wayne lyrics by Amity Affliction, The

I think that it means that he could cope and live happily and fine without the comfort of love and once he has started to date a woman he feels as if he needs her and never wants to let her go from the fear of being alone, sad and always upset.

I'm not sure, I can't explain things too well. but this is just my opinion.