You probably had one of those dreams where someone you don’t get along with was being really nice to you – that person at work who you always butt heads with or an old friend you had a falling out with. When you wake up, you’re left wondering what it could possibly mean. Dreams about enemies being friendly can be confusing, but they often symbolize what’s going on within yourself.
What Our Enemies Symbolize In Dreams
Enemies in dreams can represent inner conflicts or negative feelings you have about yourself. Sometimes, they can literally be someone you don’t get along with when you’re awake.
But since dreams are so symbolic, that enemy is also possibly your inner critic or some demon inside your head. It could even just be negative emotions rather than a real person.
Self-Sabotage
That annoying co-worker who’s always putting you down could symbolize your own self-doubts and insecurities. Your subconscious is alerting you to stop being so hard on yourself.
Unresolved Anger
Dreaming of an old rival or bully can be a sign you still harbor anger or resentment from the past. It doesn’t matter if it was last week or a ten years ago, sometimes our brains will dredge that stuff up when we’re sleeping. There’s still some anger or hurt stored away in there that you never truly dealt with.
Feelings of Inadequacy
Sometimes, enemies in dreams represent skills or qualities you feel you lack. The enemy possessing those traits could signify your own perceived inadequacies or desire for self-improvement. Try not to compare yourself to others and appreciate your own strengths.
Forgiveness And Reconciliation
Dreaming of an enemy being friendly could signify that it’s time to forgive and move on. Holding onto that anger is only hurting you. Forgiving someone doesn’t mean you forgot what they did or that you have to be friends with them again. It just means accepting what happened and moving past the madness and bitterness. You have to do it for your own mental health and happiness.
Inner Conflict
Dreaming of your enemy being friendly often represents unresolved tensions or conflicting feelings you have about this person. On one hand, this individual is your “enemy” – someone you have a strained relationship with or negative feelings toward.
However, seeing your enemy act friendly in your dream suggests that a part of you also harbors more positive feelings, like a desire to reconcile or improve the relationship. Your subconscious is bringing this inner conflict to the surface through your dream.
This inner conflict can stem from a variety of places. Maybe you feel annoyed with your enemy’s behavior but also miss the friendship you once had. Perhaps you disagree strongly on certain issues but still respect them in other ways. There may be a grudging admiration for certain qualities they possess. Whatever the source, your dream is signaling that your feelings toward this person are more complex than the “enemy” label suggests.
Your dream could be prompting you to reflect on the nuances in the relationship and how you might find common ground. It may also highlight how holding onto resentment and anger is only hurting you. Releasing negative feelings toward your enemy, forgiving them, and making peace – even if you never become real friends – can be liberating for you both. Your dream is nudging you in that direction.
Change In Perception
Dreaming of your enemy being friendly or kind is often a sign that your views or perceptions of them may be changing. Maybe you’re starting to see them in a more understanding light and recognize that there are two sides to every story.
As time passes, anger and resentment can fade. You may find yourself less bothered by past slights or confrontations. Your dream could be reflecting this shift to a more balanced perspective where you can appreciate the humanity in this person.
Perhaps there were even good times you once shared that you had forgotten. Dreams have a way of bringing up memories that your waking mind has pushed aside. Your enemy appearing friendly in a dream could be a sign that you’re gaining a more well-rounded view of your shared history.
This change in perception doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll become best friends. But dreaming of an enemy in a friendly manner often reflects inner growth and a willingness to let go of old hurts. You may find yourself feeling less annoyed by their presence and able to interact with them in a civil manner. And who knows, maybe in time a truce can be called and you’ll build – if not a friendship – at least an understanding.
Hugging Your Enemy
Hugging an enemy in a dream can signify a desire for reconciliation and peace. There may be an aspect of yourself that you associate with your “enemy” that you want to embrace. Perhaps the dream suggests a need to forgive and let go of negative feelings toward that person. Hugging your rival may mean you want to understand them better and establish a more harmonious relationship.
Kissing An Enemy
Kissing an enemy in a dream could represent a desire for reconciliation, forgiveness, or peace between you. You may wish to resolve tensions or end a conflict in an affectionate way. The kiss may signify your wish for harmony, closeness and understanding even with someone you perceive as an opponent.
The dream could also mean you are starting to see your enemy in a more positive light. You may be realizing that they are not all bad or that the conflict was based more on misunderstanding than true animosity. The kiss may symbolize a newfound appreciation for certain qualities in that person.
Summary
As I always say, dreams can really mean all sorts of things. Maybe your brain is trying to tell you that you should forgive that person or give them another chance. Or it could just be your mind working through some random thoughts and nothing deeper than that.
When it comes down to it, it’s totally up to you if you want to reach out to them or not. Listen to that gut feeling. And remember just because you dreamt something don’t mean you have to do it.
