Meeting a friend from years ago, giving her a hug, she asked when I was going back to work, I told her I was finishing she said what about the kids
Dreams about meeting a friend from the past can symbolize a desire for reconnecting with old relationships or a need for closure. Giving your friend a hug indicates that you have positive feelings towards this person and enjoy being in their company. The question about when you are going back to work, and your response about finishing, can represent a sense of completion or accomplishment in your waking life. Your friend's concern for the kids can symbolize your own concern for your responsibilities and obligations, or it could represent a desire for nurturing relationships in your life. Overall, this dream may be reminding you of the importance of maintaining positive relationships and balancing your responsibilities with self-care.