I was in a pub with my best friend and as we were coming out I started to chat to a group of men. The conversation turned quite sexual and I decided to leave. As my friend and I got in the car I noticed them following us in their car. They then started to ram the back of our car, so we decided to hide.

Every where we went they followed us. In the end they stopped us and got out. I locked all the doors and told my friend to get her head down so they wouldn’t be able to see us. Although I couldn’t see their faces it was a very frightening dream. I knew they were trying to harm us and I felt as if I had lead them on by talking to them. I have a boyfriend but I tend to flirt with other men as well.

—Amy, Age 18, Woking, Surrey, UK

Hi Amy—

This is a very bad dream indeed! And it’s meaning is so clear that we really don’t need to spell it out too much, do we? Flirting can be a dangerous game - especially if you don’t know who you are flirting with!

Most of the time flirting is fun and relatively harmless. Most people know when to say when - and if someone says no - they respect it.

Unfortunately, there really are some very unhealthy people in this world. Your dream shows that you already are aware of some of the dangers that attend going out alone - or even with a girlfriend. Also, when alcohol is involved, things can quickly get out of hand.

What’s the message of this dream? Go out and have fun - but do your flirting and chit-chatting inside - where there’s lots of lights and people around. When you leave a pub, never leave alone, and always make sure you find a guy you know to walk you to your car. This is one dream you really don’t want to come true!