How do you make friends without coming out as desperate?
I’m not sure actually, it’s difficult inserting yourself around folks you don’t know. Maybe you could try joining a club or society around a topic you enjoy - you could meet like minded individuals there? Or at least, it could give you a good starting point to branch out from. You can get apps that are purely friendship based, but I’ve never tried those, so I can’t comment on how effective they are. Sports could be a good way to meet people, or anything that’s quite interactive - small gigs, art classes, lecture talks, etc. I hope that helps a little, I know it’s not easy, but best of luck though :)