Betrayal

Being betrayed, Backstabbing, Traitor

Being let down by someone you counted on stings, even in a dream, and the feeling can follow you all morning. Betrayal dreams usually say more about trust than about the person who appeared. Perhaps the give and take in a relationship feels uneven, or an old hurt has been stirred up by something recent. If you were the one who betrayed someone, guilt or a hard choice between two loyalties may be on your mind. Waking up hurt is not a prediction; the dream simply shows that your sense of safety in a relationship needs some care.

Dream variations

• A secret being passed onYou worry that something you said in confidence isn't safe. Be choosy about who hears your private news for a while.
• A family member turning against youOld family tensions are weighing on you. Speak up about what hurt you, without blaming.
• Betraying someone yourselfYou feel torn, or you've broken a promise to yourself. Put things right where you can.
• Discovering a betrayalYou sense that something isn't as it seems. Gather facts before reaching conclusions.

Related symbols

Cheating · Friend · Guilt · Anger

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.