Old friends are usually something conjuring fond memories of good times, but when they unexpectedly crop up in your dreams, it may leave you wondering why. Perhaps it was that you saw or experienced something which simply brought them to mind, but perhaps it was something more…
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Dreaming About Old Friends
Similar to the symbolism of other early memories, dreams of old friends can be interpreted as feeling overwhelmed with all the responsibilities of adulthood, and maybe you should lighten your load a bit. Seeing an old friend in a dream means longing for those moments when there was less stress in life.
Alternatively, that friend you dream of can sometimes represent the lack of socialization and belonging you feel in your current life.
Feeling The Love?
If in a dream you felt love for your friends, this indicates that you are very lucky in your personal life. If your friends were sad in your dream, this means that you yourself may feel lonely.
Perhaps you are concerned about the well-being of your friend in waking life, and he manifests in a dream. If you dream of an old friend, especially if it is someone from your childhood, it means that you are confused or exhausted in your waking life.
How Might Life Change
Dreaming of an old friend, in addition to trying to contact him or her in real life, you can also think about what aspects of your life will be affected by reuniting with him. For example, if you’re arguing with an old friend in your dream and acting naive, it could mean you’re being unfair or giving all the credit to someone in your real life.
First, the dream may mean that you miss an old friend or part of your old life, and that you have a hard time reconnecting with an old friend or feeling that carefree. Dreaming about old friends simply means reconnecting with certain aspects of your real life that have been shunned and ignored for a long time for many strange reasons.
School Days
If you dream of childhood friends who were also your classmates, then something good is happening in your waking life that reminds you of them. A dream about old school friends reflects something new that takes you back to the past.
A dream about old high school friends can encourage you to go back in time and see how much you have changed from this old version of yourself. Perhaps you have or will associate with a new friend who will emulate the qualities and characteristics of old school friends.
Rebirth And Renewal
Seeing or communicating with a distant friend may mean that you miss the friend so much and want to invite them as a friend again. The distant friend who appears in the dream also symbolizes the rebirth of the old love, or the news of this love is coming.
Another common reason you might dream about an ex-friend is that you are in love with them.
Missing Energy
One of the main reasons you may dream of people you are no longer friends with is that they represent a missing energy or passion in your life. Dreaming of someone you are no longer friends with may mean that you need to pay more attention to what he means to you and what you mean to him.
Another great thing that can mean if you dream of someone you are no longer friends with is that they are trying to put you back on the path of your destiny.
Time To Expand?
This dream may mean that you are about to experience some expansion in your social life or in your circle. If you dream that your friend is happy and celebrating something, it means that you may receive a message from someone who is very important to you.
Dreaming about a pregnant girlfriend means that you will meet someone and this person will make a difference in your life. Dreaming about a dead friend means that you will receive news that can change important aspects of your life, such as your job or business.
Regretted Actions Or Words
Such dreams may also mean that you regret that your actions or words offended your friends. Often such dreams reflect your desire to be more irresponsible.
Often, these dreams represent a more irresponsible desire, or simply a desire to enjoy life more.
Believe In Those Ideas
This type of dream can also mean that you should believe in your ideas and try them out – this will pave the way for great luck in your life. The dream means that you also want to incorporate some of the good qualities and values of your old friend so that you can rekindle the old connection and love the happy timeline of the good old days in reality.
The dream can also be a figurative hint that you will remain friends for life (just like a child).
Summary
When you meet an old friend in a dream, it usually means that you are eager to relive the pleasant moments in your life that you shared with him. In some dreams, seeing old friends at parties and spending time with them symbolizes your need to relax and free yourself from the daily worries of reality. Dreaming that you are hugging your friend is a very positive symbol, and it reflects past connections in your life. Your dreams are likely warning you of negative peer pressure in adulthood.
Perhaps your friend has achieved a lot in their life and you want to be a part of it, but you have some limiting beliefs that make you think that your attempts are failing.
Dreaming about a friend named Lily or Nivea may be an invitation to let more light into your life, because both names mean white. You may not feel like you’re in love, but some people dream of friends they have unresolved romantic or sexual feelings for.