"Arranged dating is only for desperate people." Such is one of the many limiting beliefs that people have towards dating today.
Yet, that's not true at all. Arranged dating, or going on
blind dates, is simply a fun way to meet new people. If you feel a connection brewing during the date, then that's awesome and you should follow up with a second date; if not, then that's cool and you can always stay friends!
So, go on a blind date! Allow yourself to be set up on such dates by your friends! Open yourself to meeting people online. If money isn't a concern, try matchmaking services and see who you get matched with in their databases! The date can be adventurous since you don't know who you're meeting, and who knows, perhaps it'll lead into a friendship or something more.