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Dream of police, shoes, apartment, building, hands, phone

I was in an abandoned building with Mohammed Alsharif and this couple (whom I don't actually know but I seemed to know in the dream). The four of us were going to go somewhere and I ended up outside in the car (a yellow convertible) with the couple. The guy was driving and he started to drive off without Mohammed. I protested and the guy said something to the effect of 'screw him' and then said, 'He shouldn't lag behind.' I got highly offended and demanded we go back. The guy refused; I argued; he refused. So, I told him to let me out. He woudn't. So, we argued about that until I told him this was kidnapping and got my phone out to call the police. I was deposited on a dark, rain-slicked skid row street. It was very dark and I started to walk back to the apartment to find Mohammed. I got to the upstairs doorway - a kind of doorway without a door to a landing with cracked and abused plaster, the cement floors covered in dust and debris - and he was there. "I'm so sorry, I said. "No problem," he shrugged in classic Mohammed fashion. "No, it's terrible. They were going to leave without you." "It's okay." Again, quintessential Mohammed casual shrug. "They're assholes. I'm so sorry. What should we do now?" I asked, thinking we would make alternate plans for the night out. He smiled in a cute, coy way and blushed as he shrugged his shoulders. I got the hint and smiled and blushed and looked down at my shoes. As I looked back up, he put his arms around my neck - very gently, very shyly - and leaned over to kiss me. It was gentle at first, but as I became more receptive, he got bolder. At one point, I gave a little whimper while he was kissing me and lips still on mine, he smiled and repeated my whimper mockingly. In this torrent of polite and demure passion, the boldest I could force myself to be was to press a hand to his chest. His hands never ventured beyond the back of my neck.

This dream was added to the dreams database first time 14 years ago on September 14, 2012

Dream Interpretation Analysis

Meaning of police in a dream

Seeing the police in your dream can show you are looking for guidance, help or even a figure of authority in your life. This passage taps into a foundational principle of dream analysis: figures in our dreams often represent functions, emotions, or needs within our own psyche rather than just the literal people or professions they represent. When you dream of the police, your subconscious is usually projecting a need for structure, protection, alignment with rules, or external validation. Here is an expansion on the three core dimensions mentioned in that statement: 1. Looking for Guidance (The Moral & Directional Compass) The police are symbols of law and order—they know the rules of the road, the boundaries of safety, and how to navigate chaos. Internal Conflict: If you see the police in a dream, it often indicates you are facing a complex dilemma in waking life and aren't sure which path is "right" or "legal" (morally or professionally). The Need for a Map: Your subconscious is seeking a clear set of rules or a standard to follow because your current situation feels chaotic, unregulated, or unpredictable. It is a sign that you want someone—or a part of yourself—to step in and say, "Here is the correct way to handle this." 2. Looking for Help (The Need for Protection and Intervention) In the waking world, we call the police when a situation has escalated beyond our control and we require immediate backup. Overwhelm: Dreaming of police coming to your aid suggests that you are feeling vulnerable, threatened, or overwhelmed in your waking life. This could be an emotional threat (like a toxic relationship), a professional one (a project spiraling out of hand), or a general sense of anxiety. Desire for a Shield: The dream reflects a deep-seated wish for an external force to intervene, diffuse the tension, and restore safety so you don't have to fight the battle entirely on your own. 3. Looking for an Authority Figure (The Search for External Order) An authority figure represents accountability, structure, and sometimes, judgment. The Desire for Structure: You might be craving a mentor, a decisive leader, or a parental figure to take the reins. It can show a temporary weariness of being the one in charge, wishing instead to hand over the responsibility to someone who "knows better." The "Inner Critic" and Guilt: Conversely, context matters heavily here. If the police are chasing or investigating you in the dream, the authority figure represents your own conscience or "Superego." It means you feel a sense of guilt, fear exposure for a mistake, or feel that you have crossed your own personal moral boundaries. The Crucial Pivot: How Did You Interact with Them? To fully unlock this dream, look at your emotional reaction to the police presence: Relief: If their presence made you feel safe, you are actively ready to accept help, find a mentor, or implement more discipline in your life. Fear/Anxiety: If their presence made you nervous, you may be resisting structure, feeling judged by societal expectations, or battling internal guilt over a choice you've recently made.


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Meaning of shoes in a dream

Shoes in dreams are often associated with your life path, direction, identity, or the way you move through life. The meaning depends on the condition of the shoes and what was happening in the dream. Some common interpretations: New shoes – A new phase of life, fresh opportunities, or a change in perspective. Old or worn shoes – Experience, familiarity, or feeling tired from a long journey or responsibility. Losing shoes – Feeling unprepared, insecure, or uncertain about your direction. Buying shoes – Considering a new role, commitment, or approach to life. Tight shoes – Feeling restricted or uncomfortable in a situation. Comfortable shoes – Confidence and stability in your current path. Walking barefoot after wearing shoes – Vulnerability, freedom, or a return to basics. The emotions in the dream are important. For example, being happy about new shoes suggests optimism, while anxiety about lost shoes may reflect concerns about your future or current circumstances.


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Meaning of apartment in a dream

To see apartment in your dream the apartment indicate your life and your options and what is it that you can do and also your limits.


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Meaning of building in a dream

The building represent a phallic figure. The manhood side of your inner self. To see a building falling is the destroying of the masculine side, or a man destroyed. Seeing a building in your dream represent a new area.


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Meaning of hands in a dream

dreaming on hands holding you means the dream is real and will fulfill itself. dreaming on hands with coins means you have done something wrong and you want to be good again.


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Meaning of phone in a dream

Remote locations. Connection. Trying to reach someone or something. To dream of a telephone, foretells you will meet strangers who will harass and bewilder you in your affairs. For a woman to dream of talking over one, denotes she will have much jealous rivalry, but will overcome all evil influences. If she cannot hear well in conversing over one, she is threatened with evil gossip, and the loss of a lover. When you try to call the Police or 911 and you can't get them in your dream that means that people does not understand you. You often find yourself without the ability to express your self in such matter that people will actually know how do you feel.


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