I have had a similar twice. Both give me a lot of anxiety. My husband and I move into some sort of home that is divided into what I think are singular apartments. But quickly realize that these apartments share a common living room or kitchen. The first dream I realize people are cooking in my kitchen and cut out through my living room. Which has no door that leads to the front hall and entrance door. The second dream I come home and someone is in my living room with giant Great Dane who’s pooped on my rug. In both dreams I realize I’m locked into a lease w/out knowing it’s shared dwelling.
Based on the recurring theme of discovering that your home is a shared dwelling and feeling a sense of intrusion, anxiety, and violation, these dreams may reflect feelings of insecurity or powerlessness in your waking life. The home symbolizes your personal space and boundaries, while the presence of others signifies external influences or individuals who may be encroaching upon your personal life.
The first dream, where people are cooking in your kitchen and cutting through your living room, suggests that you feel invaded or that your boundaries are being disregarded. This could represent a situation where you feel that people are taking advantage of your resources or personal space without your consent.
The second dream, with someone in your living room and a Great Dane making a mess on your rug, further emphasizes the feeling of intrusion and violation. The presence of the Great Dane may symbolize a larger, overwhelming problem or issue that is causing emotional distress. This dream could indicate a sense of powerlessness or a fear of being unable to maintain control over your environment.
The realization that you are locked into a lease without knowing it suggests a lack of control or awareness regarding your circumstances in waking life. This could reflect feeling trapped or committed to something without fully understanding the implications or consequences.
Overall, these dreams suggest a need to establish clear boundaries and assert yourself in order to regain a sense of control and security in your personal life. It may be helpful to reflect on any situations or relationships in your waking life that resonate with these feelings of intrusion or violation and take steps to assert your needs and establish healthy boundaries.