I bumped into an ex(male), he seemed tipsy. It was broad daylight. When I was about to leave with my female colleague (didn't see her face), he held on to my hand and said that I shouldn't leave so soon. I saw a bottle in his hand (could've been liquor) and my colleague asked why was he holding on to my hand ans I responded "I don't know." I was about to ask him if he was okay but then I woke up
Dreams about encountering an ex-partner can often symbolize unresolved feelings or situations from the past that are coming back to your consciousness. In this dream scenario, the fact that the ex-boyfriend is intoxicated may suggest that there are lingering emotions or issues that are not being dealt with in a healthy manner. The daylight setting may highlight the importance or urgency of addressing these unresolved matters. The presence of a female colleague in the dream could represent support and guidance in navigating these emotions or situations. The fact that she questions why the ex is holding onto your hand may indicate a need for clarity or boundaries in your relationships, past or present. Your response of not knowing why he is holding your hand suggests confusion or uncertainty about these unresolved feelings or situations. The bottle in the ex's hand could symbolize escapism or avoidance of confronting the past. Your instinct to ask if he was okay before waking up may reflect a desire to understand and address the underlying issues or emotions connected to this past relationship. Overall, this dream may be highlighting the need to confront and process unresolved emotions or situations from the past in order to move forward and find closure. It could also suggest the importance of setting boundaries and seeking clarity in your current relationships.