Reduce time with your girlfriend, build real friendships, and meet people in person

Spend less time with your girlfriend and invest in strong friendships with people you can rely on and talk to. Online communities have value, but in-person social interaction is a different level entirely. Fabrizio Rausa found that what was missing for him after his last relationship was not more online contact but actually seeing people face to face, doing real things together, ideally multiple times a week. After that relationship he made a deliberate effort to see people weekly or even several times a week, and the impact was significant. If your current circle is not giving you that, actively seek better people.