Never been in a relationship 25M

Even as a kid I was shy. Then in my adolescent years that shyness turned into social anxiety. I did have crushes on some girls, though rarely, but due to my own fault I was not able to get together with them so I pretty much postponed dating for after college. Well lo and behold, the years passed, I got my degree, I got a job I'm doing fine for myself... but for myself. I've never been in a relationship. And I do want to get a girlfriend but just the thought of me having to text a girl and then go on dates is scaring me shitless. I'd like anyone that reads this go give their take, how do I approach this? What are some things that I should know, ant general advice?

TLDR
Never been in a relationship with a girl give how you would approach this.