I would LOVE to be able to branch out, but as much as I’ve tried in my almost 30 years, it always ends as nothing but a wet fart. Most of the people who I do vibe with (and who tolerate me) exist in the form of potential romantic interests and it just doesn’t work out. I can’t find that “line” of platonicness and romance. From that perspective then, I guess it makes sense why my friendships/commections ceased formation in my adolescence. Doesn’t make it suck any less though lolololol
It's fine and normal. Volunteering is a great way to make new friends as are intramural sports.
The real cheat mode is having kids. We've made a ton of friends through school stuff, or even just chatting folks up at the playground. But it sounds like you're not quite there yet.