I was dumped yesterday by the girl I thought I might spend the rest of my life with. We weren't together for a very long time (would've hit 1 year in about 2.5 weeks), but I cared for her and her child and loved them both like I never have before. She admitted she had been forcing herself to stay with me to spare my feelings, but finally admitted to herself/me yesterday and made the decision. Honestly, I'm heartbroken and need suggestions on how to fill the void. I automatically jumped into dating apps, but as soon as I matched with someone, it was painfully obvious I didn't want to date or hookup or anything. I just want someone to talk to. I lost my best friend in the blink of an eye. I've been so involved and wrapped in school / work / my relationship with her that I was living a very busy life, but one that I found joy in. I reduced my work schedule to focus more on school and her, but obviously the latter is no longer an issue. I don't really want to pick up more days at work (don't love the job). I'm generally a homebody, introverted, and don't have a ton of friends in the town I'm in, and they have their own lives to live. What are some suggestions on things or hobbies that can either take my mind off things or introduce me to some new people in a comfortable setting? I am a musician (metal, guitar, drums, vocals), in school for software engineering, former chef, go to the gym as much as humanly possible.