So is making new friends... I personally would suggest some 'me' time for you right now. After what you just went thru, you 'may' be just a tad bit to vulnerable and just searching for someone to fill that gap in your life that you just released. Perfect opportunity for another moron to walk right in and do the same thing to you.
The dating scene won't disappear in 3-6 months. You have all the time in the world to do that. Don't try to mask your pain and being lonely by filling it with another warm body. Love yourself first and formost, and learn to be OK with being alone.