As a single woman for most of my life- the last 51 years (I will be 79 soon) - it has often been forcibly brought to my attention that life seems to come two by two. I am involved in music and in putting on concerts and I sometimes wonder how each of those couples found each other. There was a time when I too wanted someone at my side, and did until about age 50, even though the relationships were linear in nature and some were downright transitory. Each time I met someone new I automatically wondered 'if this was the one'.

That ended when I realized that I didn't want the "one", that I am much happier by myself, that even if I found the 'right' one I didn't want it, that, frankly, I like myself better when I'm not in a relationship. Realizing all that simplified my life wonderfully.

That said, I still like men and have a number of platonic relationships, a good number of them single. I grew up with four brothers and I like how men's minds work (most of the time).

It sounds like you have done or are doing just about all the things that I would advise in how to meet men. I'd say, just keep on. They are out there.