Old friend
Childhood friend, Former friend, Friend you lost touch with
Some people leave your life without any quarrel: a move, a new job or a busy decade simply pulls you apart. When one of them reappears in a dream, it's often because something today resembles the time you were close, such as a similar choice, a similar place or a similar worry. The dream can also weigh old loyalty against new life, asking which bonds you still tend and which you've quietly let go. If things ended badly, a peaceful meeting may show that the hurt has softened. If the friendship simply faded, the dream may just be a way of saying thank you.
Dream variations
- An old friend who hasn't changed a bitA piece of your past is frozen in memory, exactly as you left it. Remember that they've had years of life too, and so have you.
- An old friend turning up in your life todayA door you thought had closed is open again. Say yes to the coffee; you can decide later how close you want to be.
- An old friend at your wedding or big eventYou'd like the people who knew you early to see who you've become. Share your news with one of them.
- Hearing how an old friend's life turned outYou're comparing paths. Their road isn't a scorecard for yours; take from it only what inspires you.
- An old friend warning you about somethingSomeone who knew you well is getting through to you. Picture what they'd say about your plans now, and take it seriously.
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