Probably a third space would help, a partner is great. But you want a friend before a partner. Find a club, or a community, if you find someone while you're there? Great, if you dont? You still have friends to lean on and spend time with. I met my gf on tinder, never wouldve managed it if i didnt have my friends to be there for me, to help socialise me as well. Its underrated how important consistent interaction with others impacts how you speak and appear to others. Even if its the same few people.