For those asking, Wikipedia is a decent start:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_placeWhat is a “Third Place”? The only definition I know is as a place that is neither home nor work in an urban environment but that is less personal.
Correct. They largely went away for various reasons but still feature heavily in media.
OP is asking if you go to a place that is neither home nor work.
I am stressed out by groups of people and have some (not crippling) social anxiety. I tend to come home right after work as it’s my happy place. I don’t see the appeal of bars, libraries, etc as a Place To Be because I have my home (which is a privilege I am thrilled to be able to have) and bought one so that I can be there instead of out in an environment that isn’t mine.
I do have a virtual third place if that counts - it’s a Discord server. The people there are friendly and I can always lurk or leave if I don’t want to socialise.
