Konan, Kaithal.

It seems you have had some bitter experiences. It portrays your perception of the people around you. Learn to study a person’s character. Nobody is either good or bad. Embitterment can lead to such generalisations. This is not healthy.

I am 14 years old. I usually dream of running around temples, but I am never able to see the statue of the deity.

Praveen Avasthi, Shimla

It depicts that the means you adopt to achieve your goals are not the right ones. Thus though you may be putting in hard work, the result is not satisfying.

I am 58 years old. Since the last three days, I have been dreaming of a murder case. I come face to face with police officials who do not suspect me, but I feel scared.

Madan, Shimla

You must be wondering as to what crime have you committed to warrant such fear from the police.The dream reflects guilt regarding a misdeed. Now you fear its discovery. Confide in somebody and vent out your fears. It may not be a big matter, just something that is not acceptable to your conscience.

I am a 21-year-old student. I have a boyfriend who has not been talking to me for the past six months. I constantly see him in my dreams, but even in them he doesn’t talk to me. Such dreams are extremely depressing.

Manbir Kaur Sethi, Yamunanagar.

Your dream reflects your anxiety about the relationship which you perceive as dead and it also depicts your inability to accept the reality. Six months is a long time. Maybe your friend wasn’t serious about you. Forget him and get along with life anew. Goodluck!

I am 24 years old. I always see blood in my dreams. When I see blood spots on the floor, I try to rub off the stains.

Sweeti Sahni, Jagadhri

Did these dreams start with menarche? If so, it shows your anxiety regarding this natural phenomenon. It is not uncommon in the Indian social milieu. If these dreams are also associated with gory sights such as mutilated bodies then you must take the help of a psychiatrist. Even for the earlier mentioned problem a chat with a counsellor will help.

— Vinaya Katoch