To add to this, put yourself in more of these lower pressure situations. Find social clubs (sports clubs where the members meet up socially as well is my prefer

To add to this, put yourself in more of these lower pressure situations. Find social clubs (sports clubs where the members meet up socially as well is my preference) that you _enjoy_ on their own. If you meet someone that's great, but if you have fun you still have gained even if you don't meet someone. Do this enough and just stay open.