What are dreams? Why do people dream? Is there any possible way to understand them? All these questions triggered peoples' minds for generations to provide valid answers. Dream analysis commenced many years ago. Curiosity people possessed and mysticism that dreams contained provided a solid ground for different theories to surface. For instance, it is a known fact that the ancient Egyptians were the first ones to take upon a journey of discovering dreams. Ancient Egyptians believed that "dreams were messages from the Gods sent to the villagers during the night..." (Schulze) to warn people of incoming disasters or long-waiting fortunes. Centuries later, Greek philosophers began to develop interest in dreams, too. Famous philosopher, Aristotle, believed dreams were playing role of "recollection of day's events " (Schulze). He also believed that dreams mirrored humans' health, suggesting that doctors had ability to diagnose illnesses simply by listening to patients' dreams. The Romans, who happened to be the first to docume

These and many other theories of dreams were constantly emerging and forming, but materialistic desires, which began to conquer people's minds and most of their time, gradually diminished peoples' interest in dream interpretation to the point of absolute neglect.

Not only sexual dreams tell people ways to satisfy sexual desires, they also provide a strong sense of person's personality traits. Men, who say that their partners are "tight and inhibited in bed" (Delaney 103), also notice that their partners stand similarly in most parts of their lives. People who are passive and dependent usually act identically in bed; those who are aggressive act aggressively. If a person is seeking a partner like his/her parents, that person might find himself arguing with his partner over issues that were present between him and his parents. If, on the other hand, parents were understanding and he/she does not like the change, it might me a good idea to look for someone like them. If a person had a dream containing anything that was mentioned, it is a warning sign that should not be ignored and taken seriously.

Dreams with "emphasis on romance and emotional connection"(Delaney17) are often occurrences in women. These dreams indicate to an aspect of dreamer's life, which may lack zeal or desire for a greater emotional connection. For that reason, it is helpful to listen to such dreams, for they can tell what exactly is missing from the dreamer's complete satisfaction in his/her sexual relationship. This dream shows tenderness of intimacy and beauty of surroundings:

In the beginning of the twentieth century, slowly, but progressively, interest in dream interpretation started to illuminate some signs of life once again. Two major figures, who revolutionized the way dreams were interpreted, were Sigmund Freud and Carl G. Jung. Although Jung was a student of Freud for some time, he did not accede many of the hypotheses Freud formulated (O'Connor 38-56)

Dreams, therefore, are not to be considered as myths or far-fetched; they are intended to accommodate us in discovering new aspects of our complicated personalities, indicate desirable wishes and grant solutions to our problems. Images that are found in dreams contain energy for us to absorb. In turn, we have to utilize some of our energy and time to be satisfied and fulfilled in every part of our lives.

I was in a very pretty bedroom of white lace and flowers... they would make love to me as long as I wanted. I needn't rush anything...(Delaney 22-23)

Everyone knows that the ideal way for any couple to have a successful relationship is achieved through communication and sharing. Just as we would share our daily events with our partners, sharing dreams potentially helps couples get even closer. "...For most modern couples wha

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