I keep having dreams about my ex from ten years ago even though I am happily married and these dreams feel more real than my actual life sometimes.
More people experience this than they realize.
The unconscious mind sometimes uses old relationships as symbols for parts of ourselves we have lost or abandoned, rather than indicating actual longing for that person.
“Where Are You with Romantic Relationships & Dating?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.