First - try not to feel desperate as you look for friends. Instead, use your time - for activities that you find rewarding or interesting. During some of these, perhaps you will meet other people who share some interests with you, and maybe you can connect with them. Plan some things that could include others - maybe have a dinner or party at your place; or plan an outing to theatre or music; or join some classes or activities where there would be opportunity to meet other people (study languages - people can talk together as they learn the language). Many ways to meet people.