Hi that guy
Welcome to PC
I have the same problem. My anxiety keeps me from getting out and meeting people and it seems the only place to meet people is bars and I dont want what I would find in bars. Perhaps you could invite a coworker to dinner now and then to practice your social skills? Or as my coworkers and T suggested to me - online dating. that seems to be how many people are meeting these days.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi and good luck. Keep trying.