We all know that our dreams can offer us a window into our psyche.

Sometimes upon opening said window, we wonder why our psyche could possibly be saying what it is.

Dreaming about cheating with your ex can definitely evoke these feelings.

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Many people look to their dreams to better understand their feelings in their waking life.

Likely, your subconscious is telling you or trying to work through something."

What is it that your subconscious is trying to tell you with that cheating dream?

woman looking worried in bed

It might be very different from what you think.

What’s causing your dreams?

Dreams where you cheat on your partner can make people feel guilty and confused.

woman sleeping peacefully

This is an understandable question, but the reality is a bit more complex than it seems.

There are a few reasons why this dream may have popped up.

Sometimes cheating dreams occur because of something you feel that you’re lacking in your current relationship.

If you have cheated in the past, this may indicate that you have residual guilt.

It’s common for dreams to actually be metaphors instead of directly relating to your life.

(You know, like how the teeth-falling-out dream isn’tactuallya warning about your oral hygiene.)

Dreams about cheating with your ex may have nothing to do with your ex or your current partner.

Rather, they might denote that you’re having feelings of guilt or that you are betraying yourself.

Knowing what itdoesmean for you could have serious benefits.

This doesnotmean that we’re advocating for telling your partner about the dream, though.

You’ll have to use your own discretion for that one.