Hey, QQ: What Does It Mean When You Dream About Someone?

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Have you ever dozed off and had a dream involving a crush, an ex, or a random coworker from five years ago? Dreaming about other people can provide insight into our own inner thoughts and subconscious. These dreams reveal what we feel and project onto these people. After all, it’s our minds, spirits, and hearts that are keeping these people active in our subconscious.

Astrologer Ally Lewber says, “Dreams are like a reality show—dramatic, exaggerated, and totally unpredictable. While science nerds and psychology buffs have been pulling their hair out over them for ages, the common consensus is that dreams are like messages from your unconscious self." A dream isn't random, and analyzing it can help you learn more about yourself. "Maybe it's trying to tell you about feelings you didn't know you had, or perhaps it's digging up stuff you've been ignoring for some time now. Either way, I think they should not be ignored!” Lewber says. “They might seem like wild fantasies, but with a little bit of introspection, you might just crack the code. So, lights out and let the dreams roll!”

If you can’t remember your visions, Lewber suggests dream journaling. She has “a difficult time remembering my dreams, but when I do I make sure to dissect it and consider every potential outcome or hidden meaning! Journals are helpful so we don’t forget and so we can transcribe all of the different possible outcomes.”

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What does it mean if I dream about someone?

If you dream about someone, it signifies the notion that they have affected your life in many ways. There is a deep connection here that transcends time and logic. Even if you're no longer in touch, the cord that finds you together cannot simply be cut off. Your connection is strong and will last a lifetime.

Does dreaming of someone mean they are thinking about you?

It can! Not only that, but it can show that they’re thinking of you more than you are of them. For all you know, they could be trying to connect with you telepathically or share a secret with you. Prepare yourself for a big reveal that they could be telling you in the near future.

What does it mean if you dream about someone over and over again?

Lewber says that recurring dreams show us that the “particular person is practically your dream’s VIP, they’re always on the guest list. And recurring dreams about the same person could mean your subconscious is stuck on repeat, trying to get you to pay attention to something.” Lewber asks us to reflect and ask questions: “Is there a lingering issue? An unacknowledged feeling? Or is this person reflecting a part of you?” She adds, “I tend to go for the latter. Personally, I believe when we are thinking of someone we are tapping into their energy, which can ironically offer us some personal lessons.”

What does it mean when you dream about a crush?

Dreams about a crush represent a failed attempt at connecting with that person and a longing to bond with them. TBH, spending a lot of time daydreaming about a crush could create an imprint of them on our psyche and subconscious.

What does it mean when you dream about an ex?

TBH, this kind of dream can be scarier than connecting with a ghost. Unlike other apparitions, dreaming of an ex makes us aware of the fact that we miss them or their energy on some level. Personally, when I dream about an ex, it’s an intuitive warning that something good or bad is happening in their life and they’re thinking about me. The same can apply to anyone else, too.

What does it mean when you dream about a partner?

Dreaming about a significant other means that we want to be closer with them at that moment in time. Maintaining a deep relationship can be hard, especially in difficult times. After all, intimacy takes time and care. If you are feeling ignored or your significant other is busy with other things (like work or family matters), you could dream about them in an effort to get the attention and affection you miss.

What does it mean when you dream about a loved one who died?

We’ve all had dreams like this, when a deceased loved one comes to you when you are sleeping. It could mean that the spirits are trying to communicate with you in the astral realm. It could also reveal feelings of loneliness that you feel inside. The person who passed might have filled a void within you that no one can complete—except for them.

What does it mean when you dream about having sex with someone you know?

Weirdly enough, sex dreams aren’t usually about the physical act of being sexually active. They usually represent a situation or relationship in which you feel out of control. Sex is the way to control the situation, or even yourself. These dreams can also represent the desire to tap into your creative energy or other repressed aspects of your personality. Another interpretation is that these dreams reveal subconscious need to bond and connect with the person you're dreaming about.

What does it mean when you dream about someone you know dying?

Dreaming about the death of a loved doesn’t necessarily mean that they are dying. It usually represents a change or end of a relationship. In a dream, death signifies transformation—which is what you are doing when leaving a situation or partnership. It can also mean that the person you know is undergoing a personal evolution of sorts or that your feelings for this individual are changing.

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