It always seems awkward to tell somebody you had
a dream about them, unless they're a person you're really close to or the dream
was hilarious. I wonder why this is. After all, we have dreams that feature
casual acquaintances all the time. All it means is that they crossed our mind—and
that, in itself, is not considered a particularly revealing fact. So why are
dreams regarded as more private?
On a related note, it's also awkward when somebody
tells you that you did something really hostile or rude in their dream. Are you
supposed to apologize? What can you say, "I'm sorry your subconscious
representation of me is such a jerk"?
