>>82423029
It's normie advice, yet how would you describe the people you would like to be friends with? Normies.
Have you tried searching up hobby groups in your area? Like maybe taking yoga/exercise classes as part of a cohort, biking with strangers, etc. I got out of my social deficiency shell by taking up a part time job and trying to ask coworkers to hang out. It's not the best and we're not best friends, but it's a stepping stool to build confidence