Lately I have had lots of problems trying to meet someone, I know some of it is that I am extremely shy and I have a bad habit of opening mouth and inserting foot. Any advice?

Even if you are not willing to make the first move, you must smile and offer eye contact. Without you showing some openness, others will not notice that you even exist.

Women really are quite drawn to shy, introverted males,
it brings out the nurturer in them.

Just let your light shine (as oldkid46 mentioned above)
so they know someone is home :-)

My late husband was shy too. You could try what he did to open conversation with me. We were at a laundromat on campus when he approached me to ask to borrow a quarter for his dryer cycle. He didn’t know that I had noticed him making change at the machine for 5 dollars of quarters and only had one load. Haha!

it was a simple approach that didn’t take much effort and allowed me to make an easy retreat after first contact if conversation didn’t appeal to me.

Yes, we began on a lie, but it was innocent enough to be endearing.

Ahhh but maybe he noticed you noticing HIM
and made it easy for you :-)

Shy Men are often very appealing.

Funny that I never considered that. Haha! I bet you’re right.

I'd have asked to share your dryer......?

hi, meet me

I'm outgoing haven't a problem meeting men, just not the best character men for Me. Send a message if you see someone of interest. I f you get rejections isn't it just a part of life! A person shy, online is not the Best place to meet someone. In person shy men maybe More interesting.

Just own it when you do open mouth insert foot. You make the move then at least follow through with like, "Yeah. I know I just said something dumb. But on the plus side, I am cute and adorable and honest to a fault".

Yep you are. I wish you nothing but the best. You deserve it.

Just ask someone out. Small talk gets old after a few weeks and women move on.

I think, I'm gonna pass this message. Me kinda shy

Chloroform?

Or a baseball bat. Mel Brooks style