I ' m like 90 % sure uradowl is correct . The other person is a aspect of your unconscious mind that is reaching out to you , trying to let you know that you have a best friend , and it is you guys against the world . If it feels younger , then it may have the maturity of younger you . The fact that your father is out of the picture only means there is a void to fill , and maybe this side of you is trying to reach out to help you feel more complete . Your unconscious has been there with you the whole time . In case I ' m not clear enough , your unconscious isn ' t some dumb abstract thing , it is has personality and agency . It is like another person sharing your body . You can communicate with it and create a dialogue . Take a weighted object and tie it to a string . Draw a large plus sign . Hold the string and weight over the sign . Tell your unconscious you want to communicate . Tell it to move the weight vertically . Up and down . Say it a few times like you ' re hypnotizing yourself . Now tell it to go horizontal . Explain that vertical means yes and horizontal means no . It will be able to move the string without your conscious control . You see , the unconscious is aware even now , not just when you ' re asleep . Use this method to ask it yes or no questions .