What Does It Mean to Dream of a Partner or Lover?

In traditional Chinese dream-interpreting culture, dreams often carry certain omens. Then, according to the dream analysis in Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretations, what omen is it to dream of a partner or lover? Below are the results from the Complete Collection of Zhou Gong's Dream Interpretations:

Dreaming of being with your lover: Staring at their face but feeling intense fear or panic may predict that your lover has found a new partner, and your relationship is gradually drifting apart.

Dreaming of your lover ignoring you: This usually only indicates that you are about to face changes at work. You may need to start a new business, expand your career, or be transferred to a different position.

Dreaming of your lover being with someone else: It predicts that you will be separated from your lover. Either your beloved or you yourself may encounter an unexpected incident that puts your life at risk. Conversely, if you are in a relationship in real life but dream of marrying someone else, it implies that your partner may be unfaithful to you.

Dreaming of your lover kissing you: It may suggest that a misunderstanding will arise between you two, leading to disagreements, thus straining or alienating your relationship. However, if you are already married or in a committed relationship but dream of having sex with someone else—and in the dream you are consciously trying to deceive your partner—such a dream indicates that you actually have the thought of cheating on them, and you might act on this idea soon.

Dreaming of your lover leaving you: It predicts that you may fall into trouble or be caught in a scheme, so you need to be extra cautious.

Dreaming of your lover abandoning you: It indicates that the other person’s health is declining, and they may fall ill soon.

Dreaming of being very intimate with your lover: It implies that there are serious communication problems between you and your partner. Similarly, if you dream of your partner talking to you but you do not respond, it suggests that due to the lack of communication between you two, the other person is deeply dissatisfied with your indifference.