According to relationship expert Terri Orbuch, who spoke to Womens Health, dreaming about an ex could mean that youre looking for closure. Maybe youre unsettled with the way things ended between the two of you, or maybe youre still trying to work past the way your relationship ended in your mind.
Why am I seeing my ex in my dreams?
“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.
Does dreaming about an ex mean they are thinking about me?
Surprisingly, experts say its not necessarily a sign that you have unresolved issues and/or want to get back together with them. Dreaming about an ex is—even one you havent seen in years—is normal, and usually about something else entirely.
Why do I still dream about my ex years later?
If you dream about an ex from a long time ago or your abusive ex, and theyre wanting you back in your dream, thats just your subconscious giving you a heads up that you might be becoming weak to a current situation that is similar, Loewenberg says.
Why do I keep dreaming about my ex and I getting back together?
But what does it really mean if you dream about getting back together with an ex? In fact, dreaming of your ex is most likely just a manifestation of your mind trying to sort through memories and feelings about these intimate past experiences — and that kind of subconscious self-analysis can be a good thing.
Why do I dream about my ex 10 years later?
If you dream about an ex from a long time ago or your abusive ex, and theyre wanting you back in your dream, thats just your subconscious giving you a heads up that you might be becoming weak to a current situation that is similar, Loewenberg says.
Why do I still think about my ex?
Thinking about an ex is normal, and it doesnt mean you need to break up with the person youre dating. “It is natural for an emotion to bring up other experiences with similar emotions, she said. Memories of an ex could stir up a sense of nostalgia, or even fear.