Hello Pingu --

I can empathize. I am much older and struggle with the challenge of being an introvert in a society (the US) that is an extrovert society.

There is a group, meetup.com, in some parts of the country where different kinds of interest groups post when they are going to have meetups. Everything from the arts to biking, spirituality to you-name-it.

Best wishes for finding that special someone and developing your interests and social skills while you wait.