Dreams about people and relationships

The people closest to us are the most frequent dream characters, simply because they occupy the most space in waking life. These symbols cover family, partners, exes, bosses, strangers, and the social scenes that recur most often in dreams.

63 symbols

• Ex-partner

  What does it mean to dream about my ex-partner?

• Baby

  What does it mean to dream about a baby?

• Dead relative

  What does it mean to dream about a dead relative?

• Stranger

  What does it mean to dream about a stranger?

• Mother

  What does it mean to dream about my mother?

• Father

  What does it mean to dream about my father?

• Sibling

  What does it mean to dream about my sibling?

• Best friend

  What does it mean to dream about my best friend?

• Boss

  What does it mean to dream about my boss?

• Teacher

  What does it mean to dream about a teacher?

• Celebrity

  What does it mean to dream about a celebrity?

• Crowd

  What does it mean to dream about a crowd?

• Current partner

  Does dreaming that my current partner leaves me mean it will really happen?

• Grandparent

  Does dreaming of a deceased grandparent mean they're visiting me?

• One's own child

  Does dreaming that my child is in danger mean something will happen to them?

• Former friend

  Does dreaming of a former friend mean I should reach out again?

• Neighbor

  Does dreaming of an unfamiliar neighbor mean something special?

• Doctor

  Does dreaming of a doctor giving bad news mean I'm sick?

• Police officer

  Does dreaming that police are chasing me mean I have legal trouble?

• New romantic interest

  Does dreaming of a new romantic interest mean I'll actually meet that person?

• A friend betrays you

  Does dreaming that a friend betrays me mean they will actually do it?

• Cheating partner (dreaming you're being cheated on)

  Does dreaming that my partner is cheating on me mean they're actually being unfaithful?

• One's own wedding

  Does dreaming about my own wedding mean I'll get married soon?

• Someone else's pregnancy

  Does dreaming that someone close to me is pregnant mean she actually is?

• Twins

  Does dreaming of twins predict a real multiple pregnancy?

• Enemy or rival

  Does dreaming of an enemy mean I have a real enemy I don't know about?

• Soldier or military figure

  Does dreaming of a soldier or military figure predict a real war or danger?

• Priest or religious figure

  Does dreaming of a priest or religious figure have a literal spiritual meaning?

• Coworker

  Is dreaming about a coworker related to my real feelings toward that person?

• Childhood friend group

  Why do I suddenly dream about a childhood friend group I no longer have contact with?

• Mother-in-law or father-in-law

  Does dreaming that I argue with my mother- or father-in-law mean there's a real problem between us?

• Uncle or aunt

  Why do I dream about an uncle or aunt I barely have a relationship with?

• Cousin

  What does it mean to dream about a cousin?

• Nephew or niece

  What does it mean to dream about a nephew or niece?

• Faceless figure

  What does it mean to dream about a faceless figure?

• One's own double (doppelganger)

  What does it mean to dream about my own double?

• Therapist or counselor

  What does it mean to dream about a therapist or counselor?

• Coach

  What does it mean to dream about a coach?

• Godparent

  What does it mean to dream about my godparent?

• Secret lover

  What does it mean to dream about a secret lover?

• Stepchild

  What does it mean to dream about my stepchild?

• Brother-in-law or sister-in-law

  What does it mean to dream that I argue with my brother- or sister-in-law?

• Childhood imaginary friend

  What does it mean to dream about my childhood imaginary friend?

• A parent's new partner

  What does it mean to dream about my father's or mother's new partner?

• Roommate

  What does it mean to dream about friction with my roommate?

• Former boss

  What does it mean to dream about a former boss long after leaving that job?

• Legal guardian

  What does it mean to dream about a legal guardian?

• Professional mentor

  What does it mean to dream about a professional mentor?

• The person you like (crush)

  If I dream about my crush, does it mean that person is thinking about me too?

• Being unfaithful in a dream (dreaming you cheat on your partner)

  Does dreaming that I cheat on my partner mean I want to be unfaithful?

• A child you don't have

  Does dreaming of a child I don't have mean I secretly want to be a parent?

• Family gathering

  Why do I dream of family gatherings if I rarely see my family?

• Your partner leaves you (abandonment)

  Does dreaming that my partner leaves me mean the relationship is failing or that they will leave me?

• Dreaming about the same person repeatedly

  Does dreaming a lot about someone mean that person is thinking about me?

• Sick family member

  Is dreaming of a sick relative a premonition that they will really fall ill?

• Your partner's ex

  Does dreaming about my partner's ex mean my partner still has feelings for them?

• Your ex's new partner

  Does dreaming of my ex's new partner mean things are going badly or well for them?

• First love

  If I dream of my first love, does it mean that person is thinking of me too?

• Clown

  Is dreaming of clowns a bad omen?

• Witch

  Does dreaming of witches mean someone has done witchcraft or given me the evil eye?

• Beggar or homeless person

  Does dreaming of a beggar foretell poverty or money problems?

• Someone you just met

  If I dream of someone I just met, does it mean they are thinking of me or that there is a connection?

• Having sex in a dream

  I dreamed I had sex with a friend or coworker. Does it mean I am truly attracted to them?