The easy fix (IMO) is to go to Ukraine (easiest for US citizens), work from this location for a bit, and start attending parties/events/etc, and start talking t

The easy fix (IMO) is to go to Ukraine (easiest for US citizens), work from this location for a bit, and start attending parties/events/etc, and start talking to strangers on the streets. You'll be surprised how many male/female friends you can make in one week, and how much is going on. People are extremely friendly to English-speaking folks. I'd recommend Kiev, but I imagine Lviv is the greatest place as well.