💔 Dreams About Your Ex? Let’s Decode It!

Email Delivery Date: December 17, 2024

Hey There, Dreamer!

Let’s talk about the dreams that make you wake up screaming, texting your therapist, or worse—actually considering texting your ex. Yep, we’re talking about dreams where your former lover (or even an old friend) decides to guest-star in your nightly soap opera.

And no, it doesn’t mean they’re thinking about you. Let’s unpack what it really means.

Why Do Dreams About Your Ex Happen?

Dreaming about an ex is like your mind’s way of Marie Kondo-ing old emotional clutter. It’s not about them—it’s about what they represent. These dreams tend to pop up when:

You’re processing unresolved emotions.

You’re facing similar patterns or issues in your current relationships.

Your subconscious is desperately trying to help you let go or heal.

Ex-Friends: When Old Connections Show Up

Dreaming of an ex-friend can sting even more than dreaming of an ex-lover. Why? Because friendships hold deep bonds of trust, loyalty, and shared experiences. If an old friend is haunting your dreams, it might reflect a need for connection or an unresolved conflict. Or, it could mean you’re rediscovering qualities in yourself that this friend represented.

What About Those Spicy Dreams with an Ex?

Dreaming about having sex with an ex-lover is a real plot twist, but don’t panic—it’s less about rekindling the romance and more about what they symbolize in your life.

Here’s what those steamy dreams might mean:

Unfinished Emotional Business

Sex in dreams is rarely literal—it often symbolizes intimacy and connection. Your mind may be processing the deeper emotional ties you had with this person, even if they’re long gone.

A Reflection of Current Needs

These dreams can highlight unmet desires or a need for passion, intimacy, or excitement in your waking life—whether in your current relationship or within yourself.

Rediscovering Confidence

Sometimes, an ex represents a version of you from that time in your life. This dream could be about reclaiming a part of yourself that felt alive, loved, or desirable.

The Common Scenarios and What They Mean:

Getting Back Together in the Dream:

Your mind might be revisiting the “good times” to help you heal—or it could be a red flag about a pattern you’re repeating.

Fighting with

Them:

This is often a sign you’re working through the emotional fallout. Good news: it’s progress, even if it doesn’t feel like it.

They’re With Someone Else:

It’s not jealousy, it’s symbolic! This could reflect feelings of inadequacy, fear of being replaced, or a signal to let go.

Dreaming About an Ex-Friend You Miss:

Your subconscious might be nudging you to reconcile—or simply process why the friendship ended.

Having Sex with Your Ex:

This is your subconscious trying to work out intimacy or unresolved feelings in a safe (albeit awkward) way. It’s not about rekindling, but rather about understanding what connection and passion mean to you right now.

But What About You?

Here’s the kicker: dreams about exes or old friends are rarely about the person—they’re about YOU. They’re your subconscious’s way of whispering, “Hey, there’s something in your heart that needs attention.” Whether it’s forgiveness, closure, or a reminder to set boundaries, these dreams have a lot to teach you.

What Can You Do About These Dreams?

Reflect:

What emotions did the dream stir up?

Journal:

Write it all out—what’s coming up in your waking life that might mirror these feelings?

Explore Your Needs:

Is it connection? Healing? Validation? Honor what’s coming up.

And most importantly, don’t text your ex! Instead, join our community Discord and talk about it there! (Link below.)

I know these dreams can be tough to handle, but you’ve got this.

Remember:

“Your mind is not against you—it’s just misunderstood.”

P.S. Speaking of understanding dreams, I’m working on a book compiling the Top 100 Dream Symbols and Their Meanings, and I’d love your input! If you want to see a specific symbol included, click here to share your ideas and snag a free copy when it’s ready.

Dream Big,

Jesse Lyon – Licensed Counselor, Trauma Hypnotherapist, and Dream Interpreter

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Lyon Mental Health

315 N Wymore Road, 32789, Winter Park

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