My number one suggestion would be to decrease time on the internet & find out who YOU are & where your intere sts are. Is there some hobby that has always interested you? Vehicle shows, antique shows or animal shows? A breed of dog you've always wanted (dog people are usually friendly) can be a good ice breaker. Do you want to work out? Join a gym, some gyms are real ly friendly & the people there won't usually be drinkers.
Some skill you always wanted to learn? A class you thought of taking? An entire new degree!
Seems to me the internet serves it's purpose, but can become a social retardant after while. An d I would stay out of bars