In the dream, I was in a parking lot, surrounded by balloons, and I was with my dad. I intentionally let go of the balloons, and suddenly, my ex-boyfriend (whom I dated for three years until two years ago) appeared, grabbing them as if doing me a favor. I said, “Oh, hi, thanks,” and he replied, “No problem, how are you?” His voice sounded deeper, and he looked different—granted, I hadn’t seen him in two years. I responded, “Oh, I’m good, you?”
As we spoke, he kept getting closer to me, despite me stepping back. I felt uncomfortable and asked, “Um, can you not get so close to me? Can you stop?” He apologized, saying, “Oh, right, oops, haha.” My annoyance grew quickly, as I was initially content to see and converse with him, but now felt very uncomfortable. I looked to my dad for help, but he stayed in the car. I also felt conflicted because I am deeply in love with someone else, and wondered how they would feel if I shared this encounter.
This dream reflects unresolved feelings and boundaries from your past relationship, especially given that your ex has tried to reconnect with you over time. The feeling of discomfort in the dream, where he gets too close despite you stepping back, may indicate a subconscious processing of his persistent attempts to reenter your life, even though you’ve already moved on emotionally. The presence of your father, who is physically removed from the situation, might symbolize your inner desire for protection and support but also your independence and need to set clear boundaries. This dream likely serves as a reminder of your current emotional commitments and the importance of maintaining boundaries in your waking life. It could also reflect some residual feelings of guilt or conflict around your ex, especially as you seem to care for your current partner deeply.
