Attracted to liminal spaces

I am attracted to liminal spaces. Recently I discovered what they were and became obsessed and now I constantly think about them. I can spend hours browsing through liminal space photos and when I look at them I get an intense longing, like a yearning to be there in that place. I know for most people they feel uncomfortable when viewing these images of liminal spaces, but for me, it's the opposite. Maybe it's because I hate people so much. People have always treated me unkindly and unfairly. I take comfort in liminal spaces, for there are no people, no one to hurt me but only the surrounding place itself, which is lonely, like me. It's like a resonance I feel with the places when I look at the images, or when I am in a liminal space.
Like the other day, I went to the cinema to see Jurassic world, right. When I went in, the theatre was completely empty, and I was the only one there. The decor of this cinema, such as the patterned carpet, and the layout were very nostalgic and I felt I was occupying a liminal space. I felt very happy, and at peace with being there alone. I'd say there is also an intimacy about it. I was disappointed when other people arrived, but only about 5 people in all actually came in. Other than that it was completely empty.
I also like to seek out liminal spaces, like I go to the local playground at night often, so I can be alone and listen to my music, most people would feel uneasy walking around the park at night or the field in the pitch black, but I feel safe. Yet it's also a thrill at the same time, like "being somewhere you shouldn't, but it's away from other people." But I guess I have always felt this way, even before I knew the name for these spaces. Am I just peculiar?

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  • 555

    For me, looking at pictures of empty spaces is extremely relaxing. It gives me a sense of security. You're fine.

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  • Anonnet

    I think that's called being misanthropic.

    I just had a thought, though. You can probably "install" a liminal space in your home by just removing everything in certain rooms. Add a floor-to-ceiling divider somewhere to add a little mystery. The bigger the home, the easier this would be.

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  • baldboy

    I say it is normal because I feel the same way as you. Except the hating ppl part. I don't hate anyone, I just enjoy my alone time. I actaully dream of exploring limital spaces with the ones I love. Limital spaces are so sick! Do you have a favorite?

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    • Yeah I have a lot of favourites. Me and my sis actually went to the park the other day and there is this school building for pre school kids but it was after hours and it was completely empty and we looked in through the windows and it also gave me that liminal feeling. There was also a really creepy doll just sitting on the other side of the room just staring at us. But we found it amusing. I sometimes go there after hours just to look in. In some ways also the nostalgic element; I mentally, feel like a kid so especially the childlike and nostalgic places like soft play and empty schools make me feel this way. Like I could be in there alone, and have fun and enjoy myself with no one there to judge me or anything.

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      • baldboy

        Omgg!! That sounds like a ton of fun. I am also a huge fan of creepy dolls (Got a growing collection in my room). I do understand the nistolgic feeling. I once took my younger brother to the childrens musium and there was an indoor park there. It was near closing hour and not a child in sight. The structures of the park looked so.. uncanny.

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  • Tommythecaty

    I enjoy sensing the atmosphere of silent places. But not for any real reason I can think of, aesthetics maybe.

    Not uncommon for me to wander empty fields.

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