You bothering someone else could mean: You feel or fear you’re bothering or pestering someone in real life You feel a need for something from that person such as an object, information, approval, feedback, etc. You feel a need for something that person represents (for example, if the person you’re bothering is a police officer, maybe you’re feeling the need for protection or security) Pay attention to how you feel about bothering the person (you have an urgent need, or if you feel afraid that they’ll be angry at you, etc.). These emotions give a big clue about the dream’s underlying meaning.