Hi, I’m new!

Hello, I have come here because I have social anxiety and I have a hard time making friends. Recently, I have been wanting to start dating, but talking to people is super hard for me and I don't have enough courage to go on dating websites. Another reason I don't really want to use dating sites is because I've only come out as gay to a few people. Since I don't really have the courage to talk to people in real life right now I thought a chat room would be perfect to start out with. If anybody is willing to help it would be a huge help!