OK, more practical advice. You do need a few single friends that are going through the same things like you. The idea is that you can join and laugh about the weird things that you experience while trying to meet someone. Friends are the ones who cheer you up when things go wrong. And the ones that might help you laught about it. A good support helps to see things in perspective and not become so depresed.

Also, you can join efforts since it is easier to assist to single meetups with friends.