Other ways to meet people...Join a wine club if that is an interest. Go to a sports bar to watch your favorite team. There are dance lessons, card groups, book clubs, coffee shops, car clubs, boating...all kinds of ways to meet people. One time I put an ad out just to ride(motorcycles)...I got tons of responses and lots of new friends that I rode with.
I have met lots of guys that are just friends and someone to listen to music with or just talk to. I have met so many people here, men and women and I am having a great time. What about a local forum?