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Is it normal to dream about an ex?

Yep.Totally normal

Yes, dreaming about an ex is normal, even if you’re happy with your current life or don’t want them back. A dream usually isn’t a hidden message—it can just be your brain replaying old memories or feelings.

Exes are part of your history, so your brain may bring them up while sorting through memories, stress, or emotions. Sometimes the dream has no deeper meaning at all; brains have a talent for casting familiar people in strange late-night stories.

It doesn’t automatically mean you still love your ex, should contact them, or aren’t over the relationship. If the dreams leave you feeling unsettled, it may help to notice what emotion stuck with you—but you don’t have to treat the dream as a sign.

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