Risks

Are risks worth it? Is it worth it to put yourself in an compromising position for the possibility for good things? I've been to people for help before. It ended badly. But these new friends are promising that won't happen. While experience tells me otherwise, there is a chance that things will be better than last time. Should I take the risk and bear the brunt if it does end badly? If I steel myself enough, should I tread the unknown waters?