Being stood up

Stood up, No-show, Nobody showed up

Sitting alone at the table while the minutes tick by is a lonely feeling, even in a dream. Being stood up often comes when you're putting effort into someone, a plan or a group, and you aren't sure it will be returned. It may come from a real worry about whether someone is reliable, or a deeper fear that you're easy to forget. It doesn't predict that anyone will let you down. What you did next matters: leaving with your head held high says your self-respect is in good shape.

Dream variations

• Waiting at a restaurant aloneYour effort isn't being matched somewhere. Put more of your energy where it's welcomed.
• Standing someone up yourselfA promise you made has turned out heavier than it looked. Be honest about what you can manage before it slips.
• Walking away after waitingYou've waited long enough for someone to show they care. You're allowed to go and do something good for yourself.
• They arrive late with an excuseYou suspect someone takes your patience for granted. Say how it felt, simply and once.

Related symbols

First date · Waiting · Rejection · Loneliness

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.