To dream of affection: from mother, father, friend, child, boss and more!

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Jennifer Sherman

What does it mean to dream of affection?

To dream of affection most often signifies a reflection of your feelings. The ways in which you are feeling about yourself and the people in your life are portrayed in this type of dream.

Also, depending on what you are cuddling and how close you are to the person in the dream, the interpretation can range from omens about future phases to warnings regarding how your conduct may negatively or positively affect your most important relationships.

Therefore, continue reading this text and check out the main types of dreams with affection and its most varied interpretations.

To dream that you are being affectionate

Dreams in which you are fondling someone indicate your concerns, vulnerabilities, and feelings cultivated within you towards the people around you. They may also represent omens, see below.

To dream that you caress someone

To dream that you caress someone means that soon you may meet that person you have dreamed of so much and they will bring much love and happiness into your life. This person may already be very close to you or may cross your path in a short time.

Go out and meet new people, open your mind to new people, new conversations, and new points of view. Completely set aside the habit of clinging to first impressions.

Don't get distracted, the person of your dreams may be closer than you think, so keep your eyes open and your heart even more so.

To dream that you caress a child

If you dreamed that you caressed a child, it means that you unconsciously recognize in yourself an innate ability to lead. You have noticed that you have an unusual gift for attracting people and persuading them to do something.

In addition, you've also noticed that people around you are always turning to you, seeking some sort of guidance or even a reaction from you so they know how to act.

So if you dreamed that you caressed a child, it's time to use those talents. Pursue a career in which leadership position is important, take charge of projects in your work or studies. Just do it in a subtle way, so you don't seem overbearing or conceited.

To dream that you caress your partner

Your relationship with your loved one is solid and you can face anything if you are together. This is the meaning of dreaming that you caress your partner. This security is firm in your heart and mind, and it is reflected in your dreams.

Don't let external factors and envious people shake your relationship and make you lose the best of what you have.

Also, don't get complacent with the stability. Keep striving to make sure that things stay firm between you and your relationship gets better every day.

To dream that you caress your mother

When you dream that you caress your mother, your subconscious is reflecting some concern that you have for her. You may be worried about your mother's health or just fearful because of the coming age.

In other words, time seems to go by too fast for you and the signs of him are becoming more evident every day, on her face, in her hair, in her voice. This is making you a little uneasy.

Spend more time with your mother, have longer and deeper conversations. Advise her to go to the doctor and have some tests done. Take care of your dear mother and show her all your love.

To dream that you caress your father

You have made a mistake in a situation where you thought you were doing the right thing, and the realisation of this failure has weighed on your mind in such a way that your subconscious has reflected this in your dreams, by making you dream that you were fondling your father.

Errors in judgment happen often. You don't always have all the information and data you need to make the right decision, but because you think you do, you end up getting it wrong.

However, regretting it is no longer helpful. Use this situation as experience for your life. Work to minimize any damage, learn from this mistake, grow personally, and move on.

To dream that you caress a friend

If you dreamed that you were fondling a friend, it means that you are hiding something from him for fear of hurting him.

So, you need to remember that sometimes the truth really hurts, but that doesn't make it any less necessary. Loyalty in your relationships consists of both parties being truthful with each other.

Prepare the ground carefully and tell them the truth, and be willing to be there for them if the reality is too hard.

To dream that you caress a colleague

To dream that you caress a colleague means that in real life you have a kind of rivalry with him. You are always comparing yourself with this person and doing what you can to overcome it, even if you are not very actively aware of it.

On the one hand, this can be good for you because this person keeps you motivated to improve every day, but on the other hand, if you're not careful, you can take this rivalry to too high a level and hurt yourself, this person, and even your work environment.

If possible, change your comparison parameter and start trying to surpass yourself every day, instead of buying yourself off of someone else.

To dream that you caress your boss

You're overworking yourself at work. You think about him all the time, you spend all your free time with him and you have him as your top priority. This is what's making you dream that you're fondling your boss.

You need to remember that balance is just as essential as efficiency. If your work takes up every day of your life and is starting to creep into your dreams, it's time to reflect on whether you're not overdoing it.

Therefore, take some time for yourself. Reflect if in this eagerness to show all your efficiency you haven't neglected the people close to you, your friends and even your health. Rest more. Reserve more time for leisure. Take care of yourself and the people around you.

To dream that you caress a deceased person

To dream that you caress a deceased person points to a deep sadness, laden with longing. You may be feeling sad because of the loss of someone or even because you realize that you let a very good opportunity pass you by.

So, take some time alone to get over it. Some pains really need to be felt and faced to finally go away. Don't condemn yourself for wanting to take some time away from your own activities and the people around you. You need this moment.

Sinking too deep into sadness and for too long will not do you any good. Face the situation, cry if you need to, but then hold your head up high and move on.

To dream that you are receiving affection

Dreams in which you receive affection have to do with your personal, love and professional relationships and how your conduct influences. Check out the following text.

To dream that someone caresses you and stops

If you dreamed that someone caressed you and then stopped, it means that soon you will disappoint someone. Some attitude of yours will meet the expectations that this person has placed in you and they will resent this, in silence.

You'll notice that this person will start acting differently, slowly distancing themselves from you, without any explanation. The warning is that if you let the silence last, the situation will worsen and could wear down your relationship.

Don't let things get to that point, and when you notice the signs, call the person for a conversation right away. Encourage them to talk openly about their own feelings and what you did wrong. Be willing to recant and improve from then on, for both of your sakes.

To dream that a child caresses you

To dream that a child cuddles you points to an urgent need to show more affection to the people around you. You love your family and friends, but you have not been showing it lately.

In other words, to dream of the affection of a child shows that deep down you know you are being too hard on those you love and too reserved about your own feelings. Those around you are finding you too cold and you are realizing it.

So, think about it a little more. Try to start being softer, even if little by little. Stop hiding your own feelings and make the people who love you feel loved by you.

To dream that your partner caresses you

Your relationship is in need of more attention. You have been devoting too little time to it because of the myriad activities you have to do and the stress of work. It is this unconscious conviction that has caused you to dream that your partner is caring for you.

This lack of attention to your relationship is causing you a deep sense of loneliness, and possibly your loved one is feeling the same way. Your relationship could end up damaged if you don't take action.

Therefore, get organized. Dedicate time only to priority tasks. Reserve more time for you and your loved one, go out for a walk, have dinner or watch a movie. Show her that, despite all the turbulence of everyday life, your relationship is important and deserves attention.

To dream that your mother caresses you

To dream that your mother caresses you symbolizes a deep feeling of loneliness and helplessness. You need to talk to someone, talk about your feelings, your fears and weaknesses, but you are afraid of being judged for it.

In this way, he has kept everything to himself, constantly keeping himself trapped in a tangle of negative feelings from which he cannot get out.

Find someone you trust to talk to, but if you still don't feel comfortable with it, seek professional help. Remember that your mental health is important.

To dream that your father caresses you

You are dissatisfied because you have not yet seen the results of your hard work and have not yet achieved your goals. You are constantly under the impression that you struggle and strive in vain. It is this feeling of frustration which has made you dream of your father fondling you.

Not everything happens at the time you want it to, but that doesn't mean it won't happen. Keep working hard and doing your best, because soon the results will come.

However, also reflect on whether you are not doing something the wrong way. Sometimes the achievement of your goals is just a small adjustment in your conduct away.

To dream that your friend caresses you

If you dreamed that your friend was caressing you, it means that you are a little insecure about him. You are suspicious of this friend because of some different behavior. You are feeling more distant, as if he is trying to avoid you.

This strange behavior is making you uneasy, and this uneasiness has been reflected in your dreams. At a time like this, ideally you should not choose silence as a tool. Good dialogue is the most likely path to a solution.

So call your friend up for a chat and talk to him about it openly. Get him to talk about what's bothering him and be willing to help him. Don't let this rift become a chasm between the two of you.

To dream that a colleague caresses you

To dream that a colleague caresses you indicates disappointment. You will discover that you were wrong to trust someone. And you will find this out the hard way.

In that case, there's not much you can do but prepare your mind and heart for the event. Remember that it's not entirely your fault. Believing in the best side of people is not a mistake.

So don't change who you are. Just be less naive and analyze before you put your trust in someone. Also, take some time to recover from possible damage and move on.

To dream that your boss cuddles you

You do not feel valued in your work. You know that you are doing your best in everything you do, you try to fulfill all your activities, but you feel that you are not being recognized for it. This frustration is taking root in your mind and your subconscious reflected this by making you dream that your boss was fondling you.

In these moments, it is necessary that you keep your head on straight. Don't change your conduct for the worse because of this. Just analyze if, maybe, changing a little bit the way you do things won't ensure that they notice your work.

To dream that a deceased person caresses you

To dream that a deceased person caresses you indicates a feeling of vulnerability. Therefore, you have been feeling fragile and helpless and feel that you need to be protected.

This feeling of vulnerability may or may not be temporary, but you need to be careful with it so that you don't end up seeking refuge in anyone and accept anything you receive, thinking it's love and affection, when in fact it's very far from that.

So, value yourself and your own feelings. Approach those who you know can give you what you need, people who really care about you and want you to be well.

To dream that someone is receiving affection

When you dream that someone is receiving affection, your subconscious is pointing to some feeling that you have stored inside. It may be some emotional neediness, jealousy or even loneliness. Check it out below.

To dream that someone caressing a child

You will hear good news regarding the life of someone close to you and you will be very happy for them. This is the omen when you dream that someone is cuddling a child. It may be the birth of a baby, a wedding or even a promotion at work.

So share this moment of joy and enjoy it with this person. Continue to be willing to help in any way you can, because the fact that she shares this with you just shows how important you are to her.

To dream that your partner caresses someone

To dream that your partner caresses someone indicates jealousy. For some reason, you have been suspicious of your loved one's loyalty and this feeling is bothering you so much that it has begun to be reflected in your dreams.

It's important to remember that making judgments without enough information will only cause you harm. Be careful that this mistrust doesn't shake your relationship, causing you to lose what you already have in your hands.

Also, think about whether this jealousy is caused by a lack of self-confidence and work on your self-esteem.

To dream that your mother caresses someone

If you dreamed that your mother caressed someone, it means that lately you have been feeling very lonely. For some reason, you are feeling that no one understands your feelings. You are missing someone who knows you completely, understands you and loves you as you are.

This feeling of helplessness may have been caused by some disappointment you have had with someone, or even because you have gone too long without a loving relationship.

In any case, work through this feeling. Talk to the people close to you. If necessary, seek a relationship, going out to meet new people. Just be careful that this feeling of loneliness doesn't make you try to fill your emptiness with anyone.

To dream that your father caresses someone

You are acting unfairly towards your father or someone who plays a parental role in your life. For some reason you are not getting along with this person and are judging them too harshly for their beliefs and ways of acting.

The people around you are different from you and they have every right to think differently and act in ways you wouldn't. Trying to mold them to your own ideas will only end up alienating them from you.

So exercise more understanding and tolerance, listen more to the people around you, try to look at situations from other angles, and strive to keep your relationships healthy and therefore long-lasting.

To dream that your friend caresses someone

If you dreamed that your friend was caressing someone, all indicates that you feel more than friendship for this person. It may be a romantic feeling or even a more familiar affection, which still goes far beyond friendship.

If it's the first case, think carefully and observe your friend. If you realize he feels the same way, it might be a good idea to talk about your feelings to him. Just be careful not to delude yourself by seeing only the things you want to see.

If it's the second case, keep the feeling. Take care of that friend and protect him as if he were a brother. Just be careful not to overdo it and end up suffocating him.

Does dreaming of affection have to do with emotional neediness?

To dream of affection points to the many different types of feelings that you may be cultivating within yourself. They do not always have to do with emotional neediness, as they may also have to do with your friendships and professional relationships.

In this way, to dream of affection reflects your behaviors and how they affect your life and the lives of those around you. There is also the possibility that the dream has to do with warnings about future events that will require you to be courageous and firm.

Therefore, when you have this type of dream, it is important that you pay attention to its meaning and adjust your way of acting so that your relationships and your life remain stable and healthy.

As an expert in the field of dreams, spirituality and esotericism, I am dedicated to helping others find the meaning in their dreams. Dreams are a powerful tool for understanding our subconscious minds and can offer valuable insights into our daily lives. My own journey into the world of dreams and spirituality began over 20 years ago, and since then I have studied extensively in these areas. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge with others and helping them to connect with their spiritual selves.