Interpreting dreams can give us insight into our subconscious and reveal our emotional state, fears and experiences.
Decoding the imagery and characters in our dreams can present us with new meanings to our night-time imaginings that we may not have been aware of.
Here are the meanings behind dreaming about certain types of people, as collated by Dreamhawk and the Metro.
1. A family member
According to Dreamhawk, dreaming about a family member is connected to your own identity as family represent our attitudes, values, and emotional responses.
Dreaming about your mother can convey your maternal instincts. While dreaming about your father could reveal your authoritative instincts. But it also depends on the circumstances of your dream.
Another possibility is you are reliving events in your subconscious mind, whether happy or traumatic. It can be a way of your brain working through them and making sense of them.
2. Someone’s death
Traditionally, dreaming about someone’s death was seen as a good omen, meaning they wouldn’t get sick or die in the near future.
More recently though, this type of dream is thought to represent fear. If you dream about a loved one dying, it may suggest you are worried about what the future holds for them and also your relationship with them.
3. Someone you like or love
Dreaming about someone you are close to or love, may simply mean that they are important to you and hold a significant place in your life. If the dream is positive, it’s a good sign you feel secure with them.
However, if the dream shows this person cheating on you, it may suggest you are worried about the trust between you both.
4. A work colleague
Sometimes, if someone features heavily in our waking lives then they can appear frequently in our dreams. If the dream is work-related, though, it could signify your anxiety and worry about a work issue, such as a project or your relationship with your boss.
If you dream about getting romantic with your boss or colleague it doesn’t automatically represent your desire to be with them. It can mean that you wish to develop the professional skills they have.
Dreams cannot predict the future but can help us sort out our thoughts and feelings from our everyday lives. If you are having troubling dreams it might be a good idea to keep a dream diary to try and work out the cause of each issue.
