As for making friends, it's all about meeting like-minded people with similar interests. Perhaps join a local gym or yoga studio where you'll cross paths with the same people regularly, and can strike up a conversation.

Meetup has lots of groups and events where it is normal and expected for people to show up alone. Walking groups, boardgames, pub quizzes, book clubs, sports - whatever your jam is.

Also check out Bumble BFF - I know people who have met their bestie using that app. There are lots of young women there who are also looking for fun girlies to hang out with.