My boyfriend and I (~two years) are currently living in separate cities due to work. We've decided to remain in a monogamous relationship throughout this time, which is fine with me - I don't feel the need to be intimate with anyone else. The problem is, I DO feel the need to at least interact with other human beings outside of work, but am finding it hard to make new friends. 

It seems rare that I'm put into a situation where I can naturally befriend other girls, so most of the new people I've met tend to be guys (also, most of my friends are male... I have some very close girl friends, but admittedly less than I'd like). I've met a few people while out at bars, shows etc. who seem really great and we have a good time hanging out in the moment, but then going anywhere past that gets complicated. I know that I shouldn't assume all guys just want romantic relationships with girls, but I also don't want to lead anyone on.

Recently, I met this one guy specifically who seemed really sweet, that I'd love to get to know better. He asked me to go for coffee/drinks with him and I said I'd love to, but I don't know how to make it blatantly clear that I just want a friend. Also, I fear that once I tell him I'm in a relationship, he won't be interested in hanging out with me at all, which has been the case before.
user
I want to be platonic friends with someone, but I don't know how to go about it without leading them on.
assistant
My boyfriend and I (~two years) are currently living in separate cities due to work. We've decided to remain in a monogamous relationship throughout this time, which is fine with me - I don't feel the need to be intimate with anyone else. The problem is, I DO feel the need to at least interact with other human beings outside of work, but am finding it hard to make new friends. 

It seems rare that I'm put into a situation where I can naturally befriend other girls, so most of the new people I've met tend to be guys (also, most of my friends are male... I have some very close girl friends, but admittedly less than I'd like). I've met a few people while out at bars, shows etc. who seem really great and we have a good time hanging out in the moment, but then going anywhere past that gets complicated. I know that I shouldn't assume all guys just want romantic relationships with girls, but I also don't want to lead anyone on.

Recently, I met this one guy specifically who seemed really sweet, that I'd love to get to know better. He asked me to go for coffee/drinks with him and I said I'd love to, but I don't know how to make it blatantly clear that I just want a friend. Also, I fear that once I tell him I'm in a relationship, he won't be interested in hanging out with me at all, which has been the case before.
user
I need to make friends with other people. How do I do that without leading people on? I've had some great experiences with men, but
assistant