I was at Columbia University -- my alma mater -- hanging out with friends , and in the corner of my eye I saw Janie, my ex girlfiend. Someone who I still love deeply. I didn’t think she’d recognize me because it’s been so many years. But I recognized her. She looked the same but with grey hairs in the front. I pretended to not see her and turned my back away. Then, a friend of hers came by and said, “Don’t you know Janie is right there?” I turned and she was right in front of me. Now we were in the corner of a covered outdoor space. Our friends were a few paces away. She hugged me. I was surprised at first, then I hugged her back. The hug turned into an embrace. We held each other like its been a long time since we’ve seen each other. I told her I missed her, and she didn’t say anything… but I felt she felt the same way.
This dream can be interpreted as a reflection of your unresolved emotions and longing for your ex-girlfriend, Janie. Being at your alma mater, Columbia University, represents a familiar and comfortable setting, suggesting that this dream is tapping into your past and the memories associated with that time in your life. Seeing Janie with grey hairs may symbolize the passage of time and the changes that have occurred since your relationship ended. It could also indicate that you still view her through a lens of familiarity, even though there have been noticeable changes over the years. Pretending not to see her at first may suggest that you have been trying to distance yourself from your feelings for her, perhaps to protect yourself from potential pain or disappointment. However, the friend of hers who tells you she is there signifies that it is difficult to ignore or avoid the presence of these emotions. The corner of the covered outdoor space can be seen as a private and intimate setting. When Janie embraces you, it signifies a desire for connection and closeness. The fact that you both hold each other tightly suggests that you have both missed each other's presence in your lives. The dream ends with you expressing that you miss her, and while she does not verbally respond, you can sense that she feels the same way. This may reflect your internal hope or belief that, deep down, she shares your feelings and desires to reconnect. Overall, this dream indicates that you still have strong emotions and unresolved feelings for Janie. It may be an indication for you to explore these emotions, consider whether reconciliation is possible or desired, and determine if there are any steps you can take in your waking life to address these lingering emotions.