Why We Dream About Loved Ones — and What

Most people dream, even if the details fade by morning.

But when someone we once cared about appears, the experience feels different, often leaving emotional weight that reflects lingering connection.

Experts say these dreams often happen during life transitions—new responsibilities or major changes—bringing familiar faces to help process unacknowledged feelings.

“Often, the emotion the dream leaves behind is more important than the events themselves,” psychologists note, whether it’s comfort, confusion, or longing.

Some interpretations see these dreams as linked to unresolved emotions or memories,

while others view them symbolically, with the person representing qualities or lessons relevant today.

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