This dream may reflect feelings of vulnerability and fear in your waking life. The intruder represents a threat or challenge that you are facing, and the fact that he looks like you suggests that this may be an internal struggle. The mask may symbolize a hidden or unknown aspect of yourself that you are trying to confront. The setting of New York and the presence of your son may indicate a sense of protection and responsibility in the face of danger. The intruder’s request for a Diet Coke could represent a desire for control or comfort in a stressful situation. The kitchen knife may symbolize your readiness to defend yourself, but your hesitation to use it suggests a reluctance to resort to violence. Negotiating with the intruder may represent your attempts to find a peaceful resolution to a conflict or challenge in your waking life. Overall, this dream may be urging you to confront your fears and find a way to overcome them without resorting to aggression.
