I suggested that he should join free dating services that are in abundance online. Joining one does not mean that one is desperate in seeking a partner but one it is a good way to expand his social network.

A couple of my colleagues have been successful with Just Say Hi. It is a totally free site so there is nothing to lose. They don't even require our credit card number, so it IS really free.

I hope that my friend will come out of his self-pity and start enjoying life once again!