Parking Lot Episode

Date: 9/25/2018

Both of my parents had a doctors appointment, and I went along with them. I had to use the restroom, so when I washed my hands, I ran into my boyfriend who also went to wash his hands. That was when I realized that I was in a coed restroom. After drying his hands, he wraps one of his arms around me and asked if I was doing alright. I nodded yes. He didn’t kiss me like he usually would, but he did say that he loves me, and I said it back. I went back to my dad’s car to chill a little bit. I decided to go for a brief drive for practice. I was scared at first because it was my first time driving with no passengers. I stop by 7-Eleven to get some soda and fill my dad’s gas tank. I drove back to the parking lot in the same spot as if nothing happened. My parents came back to the car five minutes after I moved back to the backseat.

AI generated interpretation Thank you for sharing your dream with me. Let’s try and understand its meaning. The dream begins with both of your parents having a doctor's appointment, which could represent the need to address some health concerns or to confront an issue that requires attention. You accompany them in the dream, perhaps indicating that you are a supportive and caring person. As you go to use the restroom, you meet your boyfriend. Restrooms represent a space for personal reflection and cleansing. When you see your boyfriend, he wraps his arm around you, demonstrating his support and love. However, he does not kiss you as he typically would, perhaps representing a distance or disconnection in the relationship. You then decide to practice driving, which could symbolize your journey towards personal autonomy and self-reliance. You stop at a 7-Eleven to get some soda and fill your dad's gas tank, which may suggest that you are taking care of practical responsibilities in your everyday life. Lastly, your parents return, and you shift back to the backseat of the car. This could represent a return to a more passive or childlike state, relinquishing control or independence. Overall, this dream highlights your desire for independence and autonomy while also revealing your need for emotional support and connection in your relationships. It may be helpful to reflect on how you can balance these needs in your waking life and find ways to achieve greater emotional connection with your loved ones while still maintaining your sense of self.