Affair or Adultery

The first is to not be too alarmed at the nature of this dream. Normally, the meaning is the opposite - and your husband, boyfriend, wife, girlfriend or partner actually loves you very much or you are worrying about a love relationship. To dream that you are committing adultery or having an affair signifies your sexual urges and passion is longing to be expressed. Alternatively, this dream can also indicate a betrayal from your subconscious mind. A bad omen may come into your life and you may need new approachs to problems.

If you dream of an affair then this shows that you are seeking to balance yourself e.g. making sure that you take a balanced view in your life. If you dream of having an affair with someone that you do not know then it is clear that it is time to look at your inner desires - is it time to move on and start a new relationship? Or is it time to try in your existing relationship?

If you are not in a relationship and dream of having an affair then it is likely that a new relationship will come into place.

Common dreams include...

• You may dream that you committed adultery or had an affair with somebody in your dream.
• Filed for divorce based on the fact that your partner was with somebody else in your dream. 
• Your partner falls out of love with you or you find that you have fallen out of love with your partner.
• In your dream or see your partner leave you.
• You find your partner in a compromising position within your dream.
• You dream of another persons partner.

In your dream you may have…

• Caught your partner in a compromising position with another person.
• Seen others having an affair.
• Failed to win your partners affection as he has a lover of the opposite sex.
• Dreamt your partner is bisexual or homosexual.
• Found yourself suddenly single because of an affair.
• That your partner has run off with a close relative or friend and left you.
• Fallen out of love with your partner because of an affair with adultery.
• Dreamt that your husband or wife is leaving you and does not want to be with you any more.
• Experienced an argument or fight over an affair.
• You were not happily married in your dream
• Your partner had an affair
• No matter where you are in your dream you cannot seem to escape the feeling of sadness due to the affair or behaviour of your partner or yourself.
• Your dream features the feeling of complete guilt.
• You are feeling happy that you have had an affair and it's time to move on in the relationship.
• Being involved in some type of sexual encounter and you are having an affair.

Positive changes are afoot if…

• The affair ended and you were reunited with your partner.
• You experienced the feeling of relief and overall contentment and happiness.
• You had an affair in response to his/ or her affair which meant you were equal.
• You successfully won back your lover.
• The general mood in your dream is of a positive nature and you found more confident after having your affair.
• If you encountered any biblical parents such as Adam and Eve in your dream or the divide between feminine and masculine.

This dream is in association with the following scenarios in your life...

• An area of your life needs to be addressed and thought about - in order for things to change.
• You may have been thinking about a new approach to worries.
• Feeling that some area of your life is not 100% correct.
• Insecurity in regards to a relationship that is important to you.
• You have lost your temper based on a disagreement with your partner.
• You have been feeling anxiety and quite stressed out lately.
• Deep down inside you're scared vulnerable about a relationship.

Dream meaning...

Almost everybody at some point in life has experienced a dream where they have either been cheated by another or they are doing the cheating themselves.

Freud stated that to dream of cheating means that you are feeling vulnerable in a relationship that is close to you. If the dream or experience is pleasant then it usually indicates that it is time to make progress in solving life's problems. If you have this dream on more than one occasion and it ends up into of are you going dream then it is important that you interpret this dream meaning to try to find the answers to heal your subconscious and dream state mind.

Rather than focusing on the meaning of and determining that this is a premonition you need to ask yourself what feelings you have right now in regards to the relationship, and analyse the dream in regards to a connection between the different symbols within the dream annual own real-life experiences.

It is important to concentrate on any new feelings that you may encounter in your dream then try and shake these feelings and what is likely to develop the future. This maybe a moment of trust, or an agreement this dream also indicates being open about a marriage which may be on the way to failure. Dreams are likely to focus on recent events. If you dream of an affair or your partner is cheating on you then this can mean that you are seeking to balance yourself. This involves making sure that you take a balanced view in your life.

Many people who have this dream often think that their partner is cheating. There are times that this may be correct and that your mind is trying to tell you something, but in most cases this is just a dream and the key message is not to worry about things.

If your partner has had an affair in waking life then this dream means the loss or ending of an important area of your life. You may feel in your dream that you have put on a brave face. However distraught and vulnerable you feel inside. In waking life this means that it is important to keep your mind free from worry, and at the same time try and find new ways to move forward in your life. If you dream of a partner who was featured in your dream (who is your partner in waking life) then this dream generally indicates that rebirth is on the horizon.

If you dream of having an affair with someone that you do not know is a clear sign that it is time to look at your inner desires - is it time to move on and start a new relationship? Or is it time to try in your existing relationship?

If you dream of having sex with someone that is not your partner then this can mean that you need to put sufficient effort into the relationship as your partner is not feeling loved at the moment. The meaning of the dream is that the person who you are having relations will conduct a favour for you. If you are a male and you dream of having gay relations with another man and this leads to cheating on your partner means that you are going to do a favour for another male.

If your partner encountered an illness and you had an affair then this dream generally means that you may want to reconsider travel. If you are having an affair or your partner is having an affair with somebody you know then generally this is a good omen. The degree of your relationship with the acquaintance and the manner in which you conduct yourself once you learn that an affair has taken place is a message in relation to how your business affairs will run in the future.

If you find yourself in a conflict or heated discussion with either your partner or the person for whom you have the affair with then this dream signifies that you can expect a series of humiliating events which will surround you shortly. If you meet somebody new in your dream then this indicates that changes in your life are likely to occur. If you dream of Adam and Eve or any biblical people then this is a positive omen. The creation story may be encouraging you to achieve more in your life.

If you dream that your address or home has changed due to an affair, easy you've moved out of a property or your partner has then this signifies that you wish to escape from some parts events which are reminding you of how you behave in a certain is duration to find yourself admiring another - but not actually having an affair indicates that you crave some type of approval from your friends or colleagues. If other people are admiring you because you have had an affair then this means you are seeking some type of guidance in your life.

To feel any type of excitement and stimulation within your dream generally brings out the need for these types of feelings to happen in your life. You are seeking new ways to make your life more exciting and this dream is a warning that you need to stop thinking about the future in connection with temptation.

If you have an affair with somebody who is famous or is powerful then this denotes that you crave some type of power and fame in the future. To actually go to court over an affair or adultery symbolises the need of fairness in judgement in your life.

Old Dream Dictionary Meanings...

• If you dream of cheating on another but you are single in real life then this shows that sometimes you are feeling exposed and that you have to try to protect yourself to get over the emotional storm.
• If you are actually left completely and abandoned by your lover then this can show that you are worried about your relationship - this dream generally means that things are symbolic and that your relationship has been under pressure.
• To dream that you are committing adultery with more than one person demonstrates that it is time to think about your ambitions, as you have a desire to soar above the multitude and mundane areas of your life.
• This dream may also be a warning about your current behaviour or imbalances that you need to solve. If this dream is very similar to a nightmare then this indicates that it is clear you are undergoing stress in your life at the moment.
• If you can barely remember the events in your dream and it features an affair then this means that you have been feeling slightly rundown lately. It is important to you to identify the main elements of each see within this type of dream.
• If your lover actually abandons you then this suggests that you are encountering feelings of being in love.
• If your partner leaves you due to having an abortion or termination this represents the feelings of anxiety which is associated with starting new ventures.
• To be away from your partner for a long period of time and then embarking upon an affair generally shows that you need to approach situations with openness.
• If you dream that your partner is homosexual then this dream indicates that you or your partner is likely to do a favour for others in your life.
• In real life if you are not in a relationship and dream of having an affair then it is likely that a new relationship will come into place.

Feelings that you may have encountered during a dream of an affair…

Embarrassed. You expressed anger or grief. You found that you were financially vulnerable. Scared of being found out that you are having an affair. Extremely angry at your partner for his feelings to somebody else. The feeling that you are likely to be alone in the world and you will never find a new partner. Relieved. Unhappy. Crying. Scared. Angry. Insecure. Confused. Stupid. Fearful. Cannot face others with confidence. Continuously thinking how you can get your partner back.