I hope that question got your attention. Let me clarify, I label myself as an introvert. It physically exhaust me to be social. However, a big part of me wants to have the experiences that come with relationships with girls (friends and SO). Everywhere I read it says that in order to effectively attract girls in a social setting you must look like you are having fun. The thing is I am not having fun in most social settings. Unfortunately, its an endless cycle of feeling self-conscious because I'm not socially developed and not changing my ways because how I think I am.

Now some of you guys are going to make fun of me for this but, I need some words that will help me with my situation.

The main question is "How can I have fun in social settings." I think I can answer my own question with 'fake it until you make it,' but please give me detailed descriptions of how to do this or another possible route.

Thanks in Advanced