What are your interests? Sometimes finding people through common interests can work.
Although I have yet to meet another mineral enthusiast
I actually know a dude that studies geology. And he's a champ about taking all our stupid jokes on the chin during parties :P
If you add me on Steam, Skype or whatever program/client I share my info for, please write something to identify you in the "Dude/gal wants to join your club"-message. Just so I know that an actual human is on the other end :P