I am a 34yo female who had a dream about my friend/former lover who is 30yo male. A portion of my dream (the part i remember most vividly) involved him being sad.

The dream took place in an apartment/residential complex which I felt resembled the housing project across the street from where I grew up. My family members and some friends were present but we were just doing mundane things like walking around, from what I can remember.

At some point, it was evening and a large group of us were in a courtyard area sitting around a bonfire. My friends were present but I did not get the feeling I knew everyone; but I also felt at ease and comfortable in the group usually not my usual feeling when with lots of other people I am not close too.

My friend/former lover (let's call him V) is also present on this scene for the first time. I've also never dreamt about him until this dream. We were both seated on the floor around the floor, him behind me, wrapping me in his arms. I felt happy and safe.

Not sure if other events transpired but I recall having to "go" somewhere so as I am walking thru the apt complex (which is comprised of different courtyards) I spot V in one of the courtyards and even tho we are at least 50 yards apart, we lock eyes and naturally I go to him. When I got to him I can see in his eyes extreme sadness. He is sitting on a bench and I am standing up looking down into his eyes. He told me his dad just passed away from drowning. He had tears. Then proceeded to declare that he himself would never drown. I calmed him down, held him. The circumstances of the dream required me to go someplace else, but I verbally stated that I didn't want to leave him. I eventually left, however. Or it felt that way.

I don't recall if anything happened after this or if my dream ended.

I felt sad when i woke up. I don't think I felt sad that I had to leave, moreso I was really affected by his emotion. It was powerful.

In real life, my friend doesn't show much emotion other than "goofy" as he is always cracking jokes. Our relationship is based on humor superficially but we also have an undeniable connection which I think scares both of us when confronted with it. He's always seemingly in a good mood. But we haven't known each other for very long and not in each other lives enough to know if he expresses sadness with others. My guess is not. He is a self-proclaimed "alpha."

I should also disclose that I was reading up on his birth/natal astrology chart recently and read that he is the type to carry strong father-son issues. Perhaps I am projecting in my dream? He is an aquarius male (i am an aqua female) and we as a zodiac sign tend to display happiness when sad. So could that be it?

His father is no longer alive and he's alluded that it could've been due to cancer. My father died from cancer when I was 19. He's never asked me specifics regarding my father and I follow suit.

Ever since the first time we saw each other (he works in the service industry, I was getting a service) we felt an instant connection. Once we met face to face in that same timeframe, our eyes met, and I could admit I was actually mesmerized. My friend who was with me said that she could sense and feel the energy between us.

I understand it could've been just mutual attraction. Since the circumstances allowed us to have access to each others contact info, we were able to keep up communication. We've been each other's best bud/sometimes lover, connecting more and more, and recognizing our existing connections more and more.

We are also both the type to have a few close friends, as opposed to a large network of friends.

Also since we've met it's been laid on the table that I will be moving to a different city in the near future. My "leaving" in the dream could be that. Which is one of the reasons we are friends and not dating. It is understood that I will be leaving soon.

Any thoughts on my dream? Could it be prophetic (as I believe we have a higher understanding and deeper connection- dare I say, like soulmates) or am I just projecting?

I've tried to include as much as possible, but if there is anything you'd like expounding or clarification on, please ask away!