In Jungian psychology, every person in a dream represents some aspect of the dreamer, Dr. Manly tells Bustle. The person who shows up is generally symbolic of some aspect of the dreamers self; other people are simply conjured up by the psyche to offer a symbolic representation of a certain theme or issue.

What does dreaming about someone mean?

Having a good dream about someone could simply be a reflection of our affectionate and positive feelings toward them. It could also indicate that the dreamer is processing something about their relationship with the person in their dream and coming to an optimistic conclusion about things.

Do dreams reveal your true feelings?

Dreams reflect your feelings and beliefs and your personal perspective, rather than whats actually happening -- so such dreams help you to monitor what youre letting go, purposefully or through neglect. Ask yourself what opportunity you feel youre missing in life, particularly in the two days before your dream.

Why is my ex still popping up in my dreams?

As you can probably tell by now, exes appearing in dreams can symbolize all kinds of things. Exemplore says it might just be your minds way of telling you that youre repressing a different side of yourself — likely an opposite side of yourself — and that you need to get in touch with who you really are.

Why am I suddenly dreaming about my ex?

“Dreaming about a long-ago ex — especially a first love — is incredibly common,” says Loewenberg. “That ex becomes symbolic of passion, uninhibited desire, unafraid love, etc.” These dreams are your subconscious minds way of telling you that you want more ~spice~ in your life.

Why is my ex popping up in my dreams?

As you can probably tell by now, exes appearing in dreams can symbolize all kinds of things. Exemplore says it might just be your minds way of telling you that youre repressing a different side of yourself — likely an opposite side of yourself — and that you need to get in touch with who you really are.