I was in an almost suburban like area with my ex-best friend, someone I have not talked to in years. We were walking throughout the neighborhood, which was nothing unusual since this is always what me and this friend used to do. However, while walking in this neighborhood, suddenly a deranged looking woman pops out of nowhere with a knife, and begins chasing my friend and I. I immediately ran as fast as I could, which was relative to my in-real-life running speed, whereas my ex-bestfriend was moving at 2 miles an hour, super slow. He started to get far behind me as I ran, when suddenly I stopped to look for him, and saw the woman still chasing after us so I ran. It was a terrifying experience throughout the dream, it was more confusing as to who this person was, why they were doing this, and how I left my friend behind to continue running as fast as I could. I then woke up after running out of view from both of them.
This dream may suggest unresolved feelings or tension between you and your ex-best friend. The suburban setting could symbolize a familiar and comfortable aspect of your past relationship. The appearance of the deranged woman with a knife can represent a threat or challenge that you felt in the relationship, possibly indicating a betrayal or disruptive event that occurred between you. Your fast running speed and the slow movement of your friend may indicate a sense of urgency or a desire to distance yourself from this former friend due to the negative experiences associated with them. The confusion about the reasons behind the chase and your decision to leave your friend behind may reflect feelings of guilt or conflict about abandoning or disconnecting from this person. Overall, this dream may be a sign that you need to reflect on this past friendship, reconcile any unresolved emotions, and make peace with your decision to move on.