I go to the same laundromat every week even though I have a washer and dryer because I like the sounds of other people living their lives and I don't know if that's pathetic or beautiful.
More people experience this than they realize.
The desire to be alone but not lonely leads some of us to find peace in the anonymous presence of others going about their daily lives.
“Where Are You with Third places — bars libraries parks barbershops?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.