In the witness world making friends is easy we rarely have to make an effort, in fact witnesses know how to break friendships more easily than make them.
It is possible to make new friends and be a good friend and negotiate the maze of social relationships successfully. It is a learning process for everyone. You situation is complicated and you have a very direct approach which can be open to misinterpretation however you learn from your mistakes and are not fearful of approaching others.
As a single woman you need to keep yourself safe and learn strategies for this as out in the world not everyone has the same objectives you do.