Dear Paranoid,
That's certainly an issue that most of us struggle with, and in some cases friendships and relationships have been ruined over worries about what's not being said.
There are no easy answers for a problem of this magnitude - after all, a precog's knowledge of the future is one of the major reasons they face so much distrust, isn't it? The best solution is to talk to your brother about this - at least let him know how he makes you feel sometimes, and ask him to give you more information about the type of flashes he gets. The more informed both of you are about his condition, the easier your relationship will become.
But avoid making this a confrontational conversation - precogs have no choice about the way they were born, after all, and being accusatory towards your brother is only going to upset him. Imagine how hard it must be for him, to know what might happen and be unable to stop it.
In the long run, both of you need to focus on the present - which is really the time that matters.
A Dream Is Not A Wish...
Sunday, April 14:
Dear Sarah,
I'm ranked as a Level 2, and recently started dating a man that I met at a cafe. It's going really well, but last night I had the strangest dream about him punching me, over and over again - it was practically a nightmare, except that it was so intense, so... real! I talked to some friends and they said that because I'm so low-ranked, it was most likely just a dream. And I really can't see him doing anything like that to me... But the dream really creeped me out, and I can't help but think I should take it seriously. What do you think?
Sincerely,
Confoozled
Dear Confoozled,
People always say that when it comes to dating, you have to trust your heart - and your instincts. Whether or not your dream was really a vision, it is a significant clue as to what your subconscious is thinking - and your subconscious might be better clued into the situation than you are.
Really think about this new person in your life, and how he makes you feel. If you really do trust him, and his actions outside of the dream world seem absolutely normal, then that's great. But do be careful. Some researchers theorize that precog visions are instincts that have become more highly evolved over the course of human development.
Maybe the dream was just a sign of your nervousness about this new relationship. Or maybe it was something more. Either way, I wouldn't dismiss it.
My wife can't help herself...
Dear In The Dark,
One thing I've always found about precogs is that they have a hard time remembering that not everyone has the same... perspective on things that they do. The flashes they experience come as naturally as breathing, sometimes, and it becomes hard for them to tell what's happening in the present and what isn't. Some Level 5's can't even keep straight what year it is.
Clearly, if you're this bothered by the situation, the two of you should work out some compromise. Perhaps you can take your wife to see a movie that you've already seen, or try some other activity that the two of you can enjoy together. There's little surprise to how a moonlit walk through the park will end, but it still makes for a nice time out.
