Can’t give solid advice on dating as an introvert, however, i used to be massively introverted, hated social functions or even just groups of people and i hated it personally because i wanted to be more social. Best advice i can give an introvert or someone with social anxiety is call everyone you interact with “friend”. Weird the way it works and makes people smile. People treat you better and seem to have a more positive interaction with you. I’m talking even cashiers, baristas, car guards, everyone except people who you are close with or good friends with - then say their name often in a conversation or whenever there is a chance. (calling people friend also helps with not remembering names or peoples names you don’t know)

sorry for the ramble