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Bothering Dream Meaning

You bothering someone else could represent: A feeling or fear that you’re bothering or pestering someone in real life.

Wanting something from that person in real life (such as an object, information, approval, or feedback).

Feeling a need for something that person represents (for example, bothering a police officer represents a desire for protection).

Also consider the context and your feelings about and motivation for bothering the person.

See also: Interfering, Bothered, Being, Interrupting, Invading, Problem, Tormented [1]

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Sources and Authors

  1. The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary by Nancy Wagaman [Back to dream]

What does Bothering mean in a dream?


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