Having hard time manifesting people/friends

I keep trying affirmations and aligned actions but can’t find friends like me. I met a man, things were alright until he said he likes me and I said no, now we fell apart. I just want people like me, someone I could relate to and talk about life and help each other grow. I don’t want a romantic relationship. God damn, they get me so upset. I’m in a state where trying to heal from everything and want to socialize but it seems like I’m behind in life and people are ahead, our mindset doesn’t match.