Dream Symbols - Kiss, Kissing
Kissing has traditionally been a demonstration of affection for centuries. We kiss our children, parents, lovers and sometimes our friends. Some people even kiss their pets. Okay, don't ask...... The context of the kiss determines its meaning in your dream.
Kissing marks the official beginning of a relationship for any age group. Whether it's young lovers stealing a kiss at the end of a date or a long-married couple kissing tenderly on their 40th anniversary, a kiss symbolizes deep love and affection. In our society, kisses say "Hello," "Goodbye," "Good Night," "I want you," "I love you" and convey the message that the recipient has value to the person bestowing the kiss. Romantic or sexual kisses are usually on the lips and often initiate lovemaking. Affectionate and friendly kisses are likely to be on the cheek. The meaning of a kiss in dreams is determined by the context of the dream and other symbols. Kisses in dreams can also appear in somewhat unpleasant context such as a kiss of betrayal or death or unwanted sexual advances.
If you're kissing someone, are you enjoying the kiss? If you have warm feelings toward this person but are not necessarily attracted to them, the kiss may simply represent support, friendship or trust. You may be interested in that person in particular or just have a desire to fall in love. You may be longing for love and that person represents your romantic ideal. Examine how you feel about that person and what you associate them with. Reflect upon what they represent to you to determine whether it is the individual or just the idea of love that appeals to you. For instance, kissing your boss - especially if you wouldn't want to kiss them in a million years - may actually represent feelings that you have in regard to your job. Kissing someone goodbye may symbolize insecurity in a relationship or a wish to "kiss off" a situation or relationship.
You may dream about watching other people kiss. This may indicate feelings of being deprived of love, especially if you've been through a recent breakup, have been feeling lonely or have been too busy to nurture your own relationship. If you're healing from a broken relationship, seek support from friends and loved ones. This is the perfect time to re-invent yourself. You may want to pamper yourself with a new style or spa treatment. If you're feeling lonely, remember that being alone doesn't have to mean being lonely. You may want to look into taking a class or workshop or getting involved in your community. You may meet someone in the process! Stranger things have happened.
A kiss from someone you don't trust in waking life may represent a "kiss of betrayal" or "kiss of death." The dream may be a warning to keep a watchful on someone who wishes to hurt you. Again, take a look at what the person symbolizes to you to determine where there may be a lack or betrayal of trust in your life.