Peer Pressure

Date: 9/11/2023

I was in college trying to find a class, but the building resembled the portables of my primary and middle schools in their dark and uninviting nature. I was in a wide, low-ceiling hallway trying to find my class. There were maybe six doors to choose from, and I didn’t know where to go, so I pretended I wasn’t looking for a class. I didn’t want the few students who were there and the one teacher sitting at a random desk in the hall to ask me if I needed help. I assumed a position against a wall, out of the way of most everyone else and went on my phone, presumably to check what room my class was in. I didn’t find it though, and instead wandered around, pretending I was just being nosy. When I still didn’t find what I was looking for, I settled at a foldable table where the lights were off. I was tired, but I continued on my phone. Eventually, a cute blonde, puppy-haired guy approached me. He sat next to me and talked me up. It wasn’t long before he started getting pushy. He wanted me for some reason, and I certainly wasn’t on the same page. I had someone else, and I didn’t even know him. He started to get all touchy, kissing me on the cheek without my permission, and then he roamed more. I was starting to get immensely nervous and tried to get him to back off without being mean. “I-I’m sorry,” I said, “can you please not do that…?” He continued nonetheless, kissing me me the way the person I already had did. His kisses felt warm, but I felt cold. And sick. And horrible that I couldn’t stop him. I did try pushing him away a bit, but he always came back despite my visible discomfort. If I wasn’t so focused on trying to stay huddled up so he couldn’t reach me, I would have cried.

AI generated interpretation The dream you described appears to be centered around the theme of peer pressure. The setting of being in college and searching for a class symbolizes a period of transition and growth in your life. The dark and uninviting nature of the building resembling your primary and middle schools suggests that you may have unresolved emotions or negative experiences from your past that are influencing your current mindset. In the dream, you pretended not to be looking for a class and avoided seeking help, indicating a reluctance to ask for assistance or guidance when needed. This may reflect a fear of judgment or a desire to handle problems independently. It is possible that you have a tendency to hide your vulnerabilities and insecurities to avoid being seen as weak or inadequate. The use of your phone to search for the class, but not finding the information you needed, suggests a lack of clear direction or uncertainty in your waking life. The fatigue you felt during the dream further emphasizes the emotional exhaustion or mental strain you may be experiencing. The entrance of the cute blonde, puppy-haired guy represents external pressures or expectations from others. This person wanting you despite your disinterest symbolizes the way peer pressure can make you feel forced into situations you are uncomfortable with. The persistence of his advances despite your clear discomfort highlights your struggle to establish boundaries and assert your own desires. The conflict between wanting to reject his advances but not wanting to be mean indicates a conflict between your own needs and the fear of disappointing or hurting others. This may suggest a tendency to prioritize the needs and expectations of others over your own well-being. The feelings of coldness, sickness, and helplessness in the dream further reinforce the negative emotional impact of peer pressure. Your desire to stay huddled up and protect yourself reflects a coping mechanism to shield yourself from unwanted influences or pressures. Overall, this dream suggests that you may be grappling with issues related to asserting your own needs, setting boundaries, and managing the expectations of others. It is important to reflect on your waking life and consider whether any situations or relationships may be causing feelings of pressure or discomfort. By recognizing and addressing these challenges, you can work towards establishing a healthier balance between your own desires and the expectations of others.