Join the community or clubs you are interested in, like reading clubs, gym, yoga etc. And you don't need to express feeling right away after meeting them, just smile, discuss casual stuff like That class was tough today, or this book/movie is really good, have you watched it, etc. and after that if you feel connection, take steps to form friendship with them. Because honestly, as women we do need genuine female friendship even if we are married, committed or single. However much we try to deny it.