I'm at my old house having a party, and my ex wife is at the house next to me also having a party. Some of her friends come to hang out with me, but after awhile I tell them I appreciate the gesture, but they are welcome to go be at her party with the rest of them. Then I'm at a hospital watching some sort of presentation, and my ex wife is there too. I elect to leave, and I wait outside just to see if she'd even attempt to pursue me. She does not. I get turned around looking for my car in the parking lot. I can hear it beep when I hit the lock button on my key fob, but I can't locate the car. The dream switches, and I'm riding in the car with my ex wife. She asks me if I have an alcohol problem, and I say yes. She gets upset. I ask her if she wanted me to lie and say no, and she gives a vague answer.
In this dream, your old house may symbolize a nostalgic or familiar place that represents a certain period in your life. The party at your old house suggests a sense of celebration or reminiscing about the past. The presence of your ex-wife and her friends at a neighboring house could signify a feeling of proximity or connection to your past relationship, even though you are no longer together.
The fact that some of her friends come to hang out with you, but you choose to redirect them back to her party suggests that you are acknowledging the boundaries and accepting the current state of your separate lives. You may be demonstrating maturity and understanding by not wanting to intrude on her space or interfere with her social circle.
The dream then shifts to a hospital, which can symbolize a place of healing or transformation. The presentation you are watching may represent a situation or opportunity for growth and self-reflection. Your ex-wife being present in this setting could suggest that she is still a part of your life on some level, even in contexts unrelated to your past relationship.
Choosing to leave the hospital and waiting outside to see if she would pursue you reveals a desire for her attention or validation. However, her lack of pursuit may signify a sense of closure or distance in your relationship. This could indicate that you are seeking closure or resolution in some aspect of your connection with her.
The difficulty in finding your car in the parking lot suggests a sense of disorientation or confusion in your current circumstances. It may reflect a struggle to locate or understand your own direction or purpose in relation to your past.
Finally, riding in the car with your ex-wife and her questioning you about an alcohol problem may reflect unresolved issues or concerns from your past relationship. Your admission and her reaction could indicate a need for honesty and transparency in order to address these issues. Her vague response to your question about whether she wanted you to lie suggests possible unresolved feelings and ambiguity in your communication.
Overall, this dream may be highlighting unresolved emotions or unfinished business related to your past relationship with your ex-wife. It indicates a need for reflection, communication, and finding personal direction as you navigate the complexities of your past and present connections.