Dude. You really could have shrunk that down to the two questions. I only kept reading because I couldn't stop.
I definitely think, based on what I dream? We're the same people shaped by the different circumstances. Or else we wouldn't be so emotional about what we dream. I can definitely share the perspective of my dream self.
Thanks for the tip about the bouquet. I'm gonna send one to the bae now, and one to myself too.