THE DREAM I was on a roller coaster with this guy I am seeing. I have known and cared for him for three years and only a few weeks ago did we start dating. I am scared of roller coasters because of the heights, but I went on it because I didn't want him to think I was a wuss. As we went up and down, I felt the same way as if we were on a roller coaster. I was scared but I knew the guy was beside me and that made me feel safe.

THE REALITY The dreamer was feeling safe and reassured when her boyfriend was about.

DREAM SYMBOLISM The roller coaster simply stands for the ups and downs that teenage life presents. Many situations are threatening and confrontational. But with someone there to help and reassure you it is possible to feel more confident and self assured.

DREAM MEANING The dream captures the following feeling within the dreamer - "I just feel quite secure with my boyfriend. He improves my confidence in lots of situations"

The dream works in a very simple way - it uses an emotion in a specific situation "he made me feel safe whilst on the roller coaster" to represent a more general feeling "My boyfriends presence reassures me"