As the average person spends around 2 hours dreaming each night, it’s fascinating to try to get a better understanding of what different types of dreams mean.
As dreams can often reveal hidden thoughts and feelings that are yet to be recognised by the waking mind, the experts at Psychic Chat provider Psychic World, collected global monthly search data to discover the most common dreams about relationships, and reveal what they mean.
The Most Common Relationship Dreams, ranked
| Rank | Dream | Average Monthly Global Search Volumes |
| 1. | dream about sex | 8,300 |
| 2. | dream about getting married | 5,700 |
| 3. | dream about being pregnant | 5,100 |
| 4. | dream about an ex / why did I dream about my ex? | 1,700 |
| 5. | dream about cheating | 700 |
| 6. | dream about breaking up | 350 |
| 7. | dream about partner cheating | 300 |
| 8. | dream about getting engaged | 250 |
| 9. | dream of cheating on my partner | 200 |
| 10. | dream about partner dying | 100 |
A sex dream is the most common relationship dream, data reveals
The most common relationship dream is a dream about sex, with a total of 8,300 global month searches. Antonella, professional astrologer at Psychic World comments: “Sex dreams tend to be less about physical desire and more about what’s happening emotionally in your waking life. It could highlight the connections you have with others and yourself, or it could represent a feeling of loneliness, unresolved feelings, or a desire for deeper connection and intimacy.”
With 5,700 global monthly searches, dreaming about getting married is the second most common relationship dream. Antonella explains that “a dream about getting married often symbolises commitment or a desire for unity within yourself or your relationships. It may reflect a desire to merge different parts of your life or connect more deeply with someone or something meaningful. If you are in a relationship, dreaming about marriage showcases a growing connection as a duo and highlights your commitment and dedication towards your partner.”
Dreaming about being pregnant is the third most common relationship dream, with 5,100 global monthly searches. “The meaning of this dream is quite beautiful. Dreaming about being pregnant is related to having new ideas and creations in your life, whether it’s a project, a new habit, or a shift in your mindset. Your partner’s role in the dream is to help build and nurture your ‘new ideas’, and support growth”, Antonella comments.
Ranking as the fourth most common dream is dreaming about an ex, with 1,700 global monthly searches. Professional astrologer Antonella explains that “dreaming about an ex might mean you are processing a break up and are moving on from that past relationship. Sometimes, it’s a reminder of patterns you don’t want to repeat, or it might mean you’re processing old wounds to make way for new relationships. Alternatively, it could indicate there’s a part of yourself you’re not really happy with.”
Rounding off the top five most common relationship dreams, with 700 global monthly searches, is dreaming about cheating. According to Atonella, “dreaming about cheating is very common. It often suggests a feeling of insecurity or highlights the feeling of being left out where partners may not be prioritising spending time with each other.”
“These dreams often highlight feelings of guilt, insecurity, or neglect. If you’re the one cheating in the dream, it could mean you’re feeling unfulfilled or struggling with honesty in some area of your life. If you dream of your partner cheating, it might reveal fears of betrayal or a lack of trust, even if those feelings aren’t related to your relationship.”
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