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Have you had asexual dreamin which you cheated on your partner?
You might feel confused, disturbed, or even guilty, says Dr. Gundle.
While there are many different theories aboutwhy we dream, the exact reasons for this phenomenon are still unknown.
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Its common for events and people from our day-to-day lives to appear in our dreams.
What’s of greater interest is the feelings that the dream stirs up.
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You may feel guilty, even if the thought of cheating hadnt crossed your mind.
Your partner may feel threatened or become hostile toward them.
We often use people who are very safe figures in our lives as placeholders in dreams.
Therapy is a useful tool to mine insights from your dreams and explore your feelings, says Dr. Gundle.
Dreams are often metaphorical in nature.
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