I dreamt of dad for the first time since he passed. I was meeting up with him at an outdoor restaurant and when I showed up, he met me outside the restaurant and in the background on the patio of the restaurant was Marie and Bree sitting there. And I got upset asking what they were doing there. He said, "It's going to be ok. Don't worry about it" And i was frustrated telling him that she was the one who never contacted me back and ghosted me. He just kept reassuring me it was going to be fine. I walk in and both Marie and Bree didn't really acknowledge me... Almost like I wasn't there as there were just sitting there talking amongst themselves. I turn around to play shuffleboard with Charlie and the whole time my dad is sitting there watching. And that was it.
Dreams involving deceased loved ones can be deeply emotional and often carry significant meaning. In your dream, the presence of your dad, along with the feelings and interactions you experienced, can symbolize several layers of your subconscious processing grief, relationships, and unresolved feelings.
Meeting with Your Dad: The setting of an outdoor restaurant and your dad meeting you outside suggests a desire for connection and an opportunity for closure. It may indicate that you are seeking guidance and comfort as you navigate your feelings about his passing.
Marie and Bree's Presence: The emotional reaction to seeing Marie and Bree could symbolize unresolved issues in your relationships, particularly regarding communication and feeling ignored or dismissed. Their indifference to you in the dream might reflect feelings of frustration or abandonment in your waking life.
Dad’s Reassurance: Your father's insistence that "it's going to be ok" suggests that you are looking for support and reassurance as you face these unresolved feelings. It may also indicate that your subconscious is reminding you to find peace with these feelings, as parents often represent comfort and stability.
Shuffleboard and Your Dad Watching: Playing shuffleboard with Charlie while your dad watches could symbolize a wish for your father's presence in your life as you engage with others. It might also indicate a need to move forward despite the unresolved feelings linked to your relationships with Marie and Bree, suggesting a desire for normalcy and enjoyment despite the complexities of your emotional landscape.
Overall, this dream reflects a blending of grief, the search for connection, and the need for closure in your relationships. It may be helpful to reflect on these dynamics in your waking life and consider ways to address any unresolved feelings you have towards those mentioned in the dream.