Looking for some advice if somebody could spare there 2 cents

Hi, i have been looking for a potential partner for not to long some people might say lets say about 4-5 months. (yes i know i picked the worst time possible)dating apps such as tinder/bumble dont seem to be working for me, i after 3 months of using it i have met 1 ghost and 1 person who was simply looking to grow there follower count …Does enyone have eny advice on how i could start actually meeting girls?I used to have quite a few female friends back in the day before i went drought a life changing misfortune that caused me to lock myself away from the world for a few years.thus i dont feel like i am all that unlikable by women.Im not asking for much, simply a nice chat every other week would be quite refreshing.Enny sugestions/tips?