Newfriends1976, woman from Ottawa: I am looking to make new friends. I am going through a

I am looking to make new friends. I am going through a divorce from a man with whom I spent 16 years of my life with.Our mutual friends are great, but it is time to branch out on my own. I don't smoke, don't do drugs (have never even tried) and am not much of drinker...that is not to say that I don't have the occassional drink :) I am a little shy at first and thought this might be a great way of getting to know people to make lifelong friendships. I have dated since my separation (3 years) ago and have met some wonderful people but things just haven't worked out. I am just looking for friendship, men and women -to spend time with...life is so short and it is always best to laugh in the company of others.