30 Dream Topics That Could Signal Trouble In A Relationship

1. You're always fighting in your dream

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If you're always fighting in your dream then there's definitely trouble in your relationship. It either is a reflection of the reality, that you guys are always arguing, or you have unspoken differences that you haven't aired. It could be a sign that you have something on your mind you need to confront.

2. You dream they're cheating on you

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Look, our dreams can sometimes be totally fantastic and unrealistic. On the other hand, they can be a projection of our gut, a kind of warning to us. If your dreams are telling you that your partner's cheating it might be because the foundation of trust isn't strong, or it's something you need to check out and follow your instincts on!

3. You're dreaming that YOU'RE cheating

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When you're dreaming that you are the one cheating, it's a sign that everything's not as perfect in your relationship as you'd have hoped. You clearly have some doubts, no matter how much you squash these down, they are manifesting themselves in your dreams instead!

4. There's no communication

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Communication is the key foundation to any relationship, so if you don't speak to one another in your dreams it means that there are a lot of unsaid things between you. These could be issues you both need to confront or things you both brush to the side rather than communicating about.

5. You dream about your ex

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Our exes can pop into our dreams from now and then and it doesn't necessarily mean that you want them back or you're still in love with them (although it also could!). But, it's a sure sign that you are subconsciously making links between the two relationships and aren't fully content with your partner as things stand right now.

6. Your dreams feature a new person that excites you

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When you dream about somebody else that's not your partner and experience a thrill and excitement it's a troubling sign that your relationship has lost the passion and the spark. It's normal for relationships to have dips where the passion may subside, but it takes effort to get it back before it goes well.

7. You never dream about your partner!

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Absence is just as worrying as having bad dreams about your partner. Do you dream a lot, but never about your partner? If this is the case then perhaps you have emotionally checked out from your relationship! They're not on your mind...even your subconscious mind!

8. You're dreaming about ships

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You've heard the famous saying 'like ships in the night'. And it's true, when you dream about ships it means that you've become connected with your partner. A ship is an independent vehicle, it moves alone. A ship really can mean that you're drifting from one another...quite literally.

9. Every time you dream about physical intimacy, something gets in the way

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Sometimes we experience dreams where we are about to get physically close to our partner, but something happens to get in the way and disrupt it every time. This means that there is a physical space between the two of you, the relationship has its physical intimacy.

10. You dream that you've broken up

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If you dream about breaking up with your partner and you feel nothing or you feel happy, it means that you have reached a point where you have emotionally detach yourself from the relationship, you've checked out! On the other hand, if you are sad it means that although you have problems as a couple you have the desire to fix them!

11. You have the same monotonous dream all the time

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We've all been there in a relationship when it feels like every day is the same, monotonous routine. Life can easily get like that, but that's when your relationship can get into trouble. Our repetitive dreams are a reflection that we need to make more effort in our relationship!

12. You can't speak in your dreams

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This is quite a common dream and not everyone realizes that it can be a sign that your relationship is in trouble! Not being able to speak in your dream can mean that you feel silenced or unempowered in your relationship, like you have no voice which means that the power dynamic is imbalanced.

13. You've dreamt that your family disapprove of them

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There's a reason you are dreaming that your family disapproves of your partner, even if in reality they do approve. This means that deep down there is something about your partner or your relationship that you know isn't right, and you know if your family knew this secret that they would not approve.

14. You dream that you're alone

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If you're dreaming about being single or being alone in your relationship you are clearly not receiving enough emotional support from your partner. You do not feel safe and secure in your relationship, you feel isolated which means that although you may be physically with your partner, you still feel alone.

15. Your dreams together are consistently boring

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When even your dreams are depicting your relationship in a boring way, the chances are that this relationship is not fulfilling you anymore. Deep down, you clearly crave something else. Our dreams usually heighten our emotions, not dull them. So dreams where your relationship is boring means that deep down you're not happy.

16. Your wedding day is ruined

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Have you ever dreamt (whether you're already married or not) that you are having a wedding day and something goes wrong? Our dreams project our fears, and these dreams aren't just unfounded fears. It could mean that there's a lack of trust in your relationship.

17. There's always the same recurring issue between you in your dream

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Going to sleep and dreaming about the same recurring issues in your relationship means trouble ahead for the two of you as you've come to some kind of crossroads where you cannot find a way forward. You're obviously frustrated about a problem that the both of you cannot find a joint resolution for.

18. You dream that your partner harmed you

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One of the most worrying dreams of all that signals trouble in your relationship is dreaming that your partner harmed you in some way. This is alerting as it suggests you feel scared of your partner or that you feel they are unpredictable and capable of something you are frightened of.

19. A snake features in your dream

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Snakes are hugely symbolic and when they feature in our dreams, dream experts believe that our brain connects them with the symbol of somebody untrustworthy, hence the phrase 'a snake in the grass'. It shows that you suspect your partner has done something untrustworthy towards you, or that they previously have done.

20. You were jilted at the altar

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Being left standing at the end of the altar is a dream we all fear. But what does it mean? It signifies that you don't see an easy future with this person. You don't have faith in the strength of a future working out for the two of you, there are some relationship issues.

21. You have dream fantasies about other people

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One or two dream fantasies can happen sometimes and not be too much to worry about. But when you're constantly falling asleep and having thrilling dreams about other people it really is a sign that your relationship has come to an end and that while you may love your partner, you may not be IN love with them.

22. You're being stalked in your dream

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Being stalked by someone or something in your relationship can be very telling of how you feel in your relationship. It shows that you feel controlled in some way by your partner, as though you do not have the freedom to be who you want or act how you want without their input or say.

23. They rejected you

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Rejection is a common fear, but we don't dream about our partner rejecting us unless there's trouble. You clearly don't feel comfortable enough not to be rejected by your partner. They are not making you feel safe and secure enough within your relationship.

24. There's always a lack of affection

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Affection means so much, it's how you create intimacy and keep the feeling of closeness between the two of you. If you're dreaming that there is no affection between the two of you then this is seriously troubling because it suggests that the closeness and connection are cracking.

25. The breaks on the cars don't work

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Dreaming about being in a car when the brakes fail or anything along these lines can tell us a lot about your relationship. You obviously feel out of control, and this could be in terms of you and your partner. Do you feel that your relationship is heading in a relationship that you want but feel you cannot change?

26. Sick cats or dogs...

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Dogs signify trust in a relationship so if something happens to a dog within the dream it can mean that your trust has been tested. Cats can represent physical intimacy so when there's a cat who is sick or injured it can mean that the physical side of your relationship is failing!

27. Dreams without a resolution

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It's a hugely diss-satisfying feeling waking up from a dream with no resolution. And sadly, it may be because you cannot find a resolution to your relationship. You cannot see a way to fix the troubles you do have and so the only option left may be to end the relationship.

28. You dream that your partner has disappeared

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Has your partner ever vanished from a dream? Or do you have a dream where you looked for them and cannot find them? This tells us that your partner isn't showing up for you. You do not feel that you can count on your partner, you feel like you rely on yourself and not them.

29. You dream that they are shouting at you

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Being shouted at by your partner is belittling, be it in a dream or real life. But it shows that the power dynamic is off. If you dream they are shouting at you, you feel as though they think they are superior to you or that they have more power than you in your relationship which signals trouble.

30. You dream that you're trapped

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Being trapped in your dream can be a manifestation of feeling trapped in your relationship. You do not feel that you have the freedom to grow, you feel stifled by your partner. This problem has to be addressed before the trouble and resentment grow in the relationship.