Hi! Sorry, I’m on mobile, so format might not be great. 

I (f20) have a friend (m31) who I love very much. He is the sweetest guy ever. Problem is, his anxiety stops him from meeting anyone. 

As far as I’m aware, he’s never even kissed a girl. He’s a violently introverted guy who loves playing video games because it appeals to his very real OCD and anxiety. Recently I’ve managed to get him to come out for runs with me as he wants to lose weight and I am so so proud of him. He can’t do it on his own because he’s too anxious that people will judge him. He’s lonely. I know that very well. He is the kind of guy that craves love and affection and a girlfriend. Problem is, I don’t know how to help him. 

Basically, I’m asking for advice on how to help push him a little out of his comfort zone, step by step, so he can learn to socialise better and maybe find himself a girl that’s patient enough to work with him. I’ve struggled with little bits of anxiety but nothing as bad as he has to work with in his day to day life. Any advice would be helpful. I’m sorry if this post is a bit of a mess, am a bit all over the place at the minute, but I would do anything to help him. Thanks!!