First of all good for you for getting things in order in your life, and managing a 7 year relationship without any nasty side effects. In my circle of friends who are close to our age, the longer relationships seem to be putting a strain on some who do not know what they want. While my perspective is seeking a girlfriend, theirs is completly the opposite and seem trapped in some regards. Thus, the grass is greener in many ways.
To echo a few of the comments here, I would say that swipe apps are almost a total waste of time. There are too many simps on those things which causes women to get a ton of matches and therefore a very short attention span. I could plan a date 2 or 3 days out, for example, and they would lose interest. In fact, this is very common. For myself, its killing my self esteem, which can make swipe apps sort of like a negative feedback loop. As others have said, I am contemplating simply getting rid of them.
Another comment about trying to meet friends through social cicles seems smart. I am thankful as all hell that I still have a group of friends who organize things and get together from time to time. It is in those rare instances where single women come along. If the group is cool, you make friends with the new people, and the single women can see you for who you are...which is a positive if you are outgoing. I had just an experience the previous weekend, although I didn't really have the self confidence to make anything of it. Point is, more opportunities are available to you when people can see you outside of those commodetized dating app.
Finally I wish I had something to add about how to meet women. Fitness classes can be okay, but not at the gym I go to. I've tried meetups, but those have all but died down here. I suppose the best I can offer is repeating what others have said and emphasizing that all it takes is to be social, outgoing, and interesting which will get you on womens radar.
best of luck to you man.
