Periagoge
Scenario

Why casual acquaintances in public spaces sometimes feel more authentic than close friendships

I started hanging out at this park to meet other dog owners but now I realize I look forward to seeing them more than some of my actual friends and I'm not sure what that says about my life.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Sometimes the low-stakes connections we form in shared spaces feel more genuine than our deeper relationships, pointing to what might be missing in our inner circles.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Third places — bars libraries parks barbershops?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.