It’s definitely harder the older you get(at least making good friends is).

In my experience check out meetup, or go to places you’re hobbies are common. While it’s work eventually you’ll vibe with someone and they’ll introduce you to their group and so on.

I’m new to lemmy, so as far as I know I don’t think there is a private messaging system yet, but you okay?

I hope you are, things will look up friends wise