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Dream Diary is a series exploring dreams, nightmares, and what happens when they bleed into real life. This installment investigates dream meanings. We’ve all had that weird dream that makes us think ...

While fast asleep, some people experience new narratives beyond their waking life. But what does this mean exactly? And how come some dreams are easier to remember than others? Let’s start with the ...

Have you ever experienced the heart-pounding sensation of being chased in your dreams? It's a scenario that often leaves us ...

Despite how unique our individual lives are, many of us share the same dreams at night. The most common dream themes include flying, falling, snakes, water and losing teeth. These aren’t coincidences.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Dreams have long held a certain mystique, captivating humanity ...

Do you know someone who says they never remember their dreams? I do, and it surprises me, because I am just the opposite. Many of my dreams stay with me after I wake up — so many, in fact, that I kept ...

We’ve all had those dreams that we can’t seem to get out of our head. Whether you dreamed of showing up to your old high school on the first day back, flying over an open canyon, or even your teeth ...

Dreaming of a hotel is commonly associated with taking breaks from routine. “I just had a dream of a hotel. I need a vacation!” People will plan for a vacation, overlooking or dismissing any deeper ...

Have you ever awoken in a cold sweat after dreaming of spiders? Or a fantastical dream where you could fly? Everyone has experienced their share of wonderful (and terrifying!) dreams, and everyone has ...