Indeed. And unfortunately the start of the whole epidemic for me was rather...awkward.
At least I'm learning something new: fencing.
That sounds rather Arthurian Well as I'm learning with my own dreams, these seem to be alternate lives we have/are living. Emotional intimacy between the waking mind and sleeping are bound to happen, my friend. Even I have had such an experience, though not as painful as it seems to be as yours. Has anyone from your dreams shown up here as of yet?