Hey everyone, I'm new to the site so please bear with me. I had this dream last night(11/27) and I was prompted to join this evening after giving it much thought. Long story short, ever since discovering the art and technique of lucid dreaming, I have studied it thoroughly. That was 6 months ago when I started, and I continuously studied and practiced it. Here I am 6 months later with no success, after trying just about everything there is, with the exception of not purchasing any LD devices. Last night, however, I believe I came very close to an LD. I believe I was in a crowded park full of people, and I saw someone who I care about a lot. This person I've never met before, but I do know in real life and care about them more than anything. I saw this person and ran up to them and began hugging them, getting choked up. In the dream, I actually felt the sensation of hugging him! It was such a strong sensation, that I could actually almost feel and recall it this morning. Other things that no one else would really care to hear, are not important so I won't mention them(lol). However, I do remember thinking in the dream how that person did not look like how they were supposed to look. Actually, thinking about it now, I don't even think they looked close at all how they were supposed to. The sensation of feeling them and their hug is a symptom of lucid dreams, correct? And me almost realizing that was not the right person should have triggered it, right? I also felt the emotions I'm sure I would have felt if I did meet them in real life. HELP, am I getting close to an LD, after all this time? And what else can I do to have one soon? Thank you everyone<3