I also have had trouble making friends my whole life and recently found myself friendless when my wife told me she wanted a separation.

I've worked very hard at making friends and it's slowly happening.

First, find some beginner lessons of interesting things...even boring things. When you show up, be there a bit early and introduce yourself. Have fun doing this with people and hang around at the end to chat. There's usually people who hang around to chat.

Also, make a point of speaking to perfect strangers for no reason whatsoever...I don't mean try to become their friends, that's not good. I mean say hello at bus stops and comment on the weather kind of thing...get used to speaking with people...you'll be surprised, it's a friendly world out there.

Good luck! Feel free to PM me to chat anytime.