@havokb,
Got to places where there are people who do the things you like to do, whether it's knitting, exercise, gardening, cosplay, or God knows what else. Join clubs where you get to do your fun things. You will meet people. Some will be of the gender you don't prefer. Others will be attached. Don't worry. They know people. You will meet folks - and they won't just be interested in your looks.
Beauty fades. A mutual interest in cooking or old movies should last a bit longer.