Hair

Dreaming about hair is a symbol of sensuality and health. The state of the hair in your dreams is important to interpret the meaning. For example, if the hair has a lot of knots, it represents a certain doubt or confusion. Dreaming of a short hair may represent weakness and doubts. Dreaming about hair loss is related to your concerns of growing up, or it can also mean that you feel vulnerable and weak. Dreaming that your hair suddenly turns white can mean you have learned something very important. White hair symbolizes wisdom….

Bull

To understand the difference in appearance between the bull and the ox is that the bull is brave, agile and fast, while the ox appears meek, docile and slow. The bull is traditionally a symbol of passion. To dream of seeing yourself chased by a bull (the more ferocious the worse), suggests that issues being handled will be complicated by your own carelessness and the intervention of hypocrites and envious people who want to do harm to you. If the bull is black, you should be very careful what you do and say, because the enemies are dangerous. If the bull is white, it suggests that eventually everything will be resolved favorably and your business will improve. If the black bull stops without attacking, that suggests that the dreamer has full control over his affairs. When a woman dreams of being chased by a bull, especially if it is white or light-colored, it simply means serious marriage proposals that does not suit her because soon she will receive another, more advantageous proposal. This may mean that the subconscious of the dreamer is working perfectly and the dream gives the answer that she longs to receive. When you are dreaming of being pursued by a bull, but managing to protect yourself, (for example behind a platform, a tree or a house) then this could mean that although your problems in real life seem serious, in the end everything will be fine, because of intense work and attention that you put. To dream that a bull chases and injures a person can mean that due to problems the dreamer will suffer. When you are seeing many fat bulls grazing peacefully, then it symbolizes prosperity and tranquility. When a woman dreams of two bulls that are fighting, then it is a sign of a fight between two females who are willing to win some important matter in their waking life. The fighting bulls could be an omen of dangerous enemies that announces as a result of your own indiscretions. When you are dreaming about fat and meek bull (an ox, animal work), then it symbolizes that you will be head of the household soon, or others will depend on your work. To dream that several oxen eat in a rich pasture indicates well-being and great friends, but if the oxen are weak because the pastures are poor, then it may mean that the dreamer will have problems, difficulties and even poverty, which will alienate the dreamer from some of his friends . When you are dreaming of a dead ox, then it means mourning in the family, losses and failures. When you are dreaming of oxen drinking water in a stream of clear water, then it announces that you will have a comfortable future, without achieving riches, besides the love of those around you….

Bread

In the dreams the color of bread has its own meaning: White bread symbolizes a good amount of food and health. Black bread symbolizes poverty. Sweet colored bread symbolizes parties and happiness. Old and moldy bread symbolizes disease. Dreaming of eating white bread means that there’s good health. Dreaming of eating black bread could signify that soon there will be suffering and hardship. For a woman with children who dreams of eating old and stale bread, it could mean that hunger and misery are approaching. This dream shows the fears of the dreamer, especially if the dreamer is female. Dreaming of eating bread with other people symbolizes friendship and the ability to solve the dreamer’s own problems, supported by sincere people. If the bread is damaged and moldy the meaning is the complete opposite….

Colors

Blue is the color of the sky, feelings and religious thoughts and innocence. It is the color of devotion. Green is the color of nature, fertility, sympathy and adaptability. It is the color of sensation and perception. Yellow is known as the symbolism of sun, gold, generosity and light. It is the color of intellect. Red is the color of war, blood, fire and passion. It is the color of feeling. Violet is the color of memories, longing and the border with the beyond. Grey is the color of dejection, inertia, indifference and ashes. It is a neutral color. Orange is the color of pride and ambition. It is the color of intellect (yellow) and (red) passion. Pink is very fresh color which foretells about sensuality and affection. It is the color of the limit and rebirth (white) and (red) passion. Gold color symbolizes the mystical aspect of the sun. Silver color symbolizes the mystical aspect of the moon. White color symbolizes the limit and rebirth….

Buttons

If a young woman dreams of sticking buttons to a military uniform, it reveals that she craves for love, but she’s thinking of a charming prince. When a young man dreams of sticking buttons to a military uniform, it reveals that he aspires to join the military and become a hero to receive honors. If married adult dreams of sticking buttons to clothes, it implies that there is love and peace in home. Dreaming of gold and silver buttons indicates that your actions are driven by pretention and you waste both time and money. Dreaming that you lose one of your buttons indicates that you have lots of probably unjustified anxiety. Dreaming of handling old faulty buttons indicates poor health and various problems, including economic problems….

Rats – Mice

Dreaming of rats or mice is never pleasant, especially when this occurs frequently. This dream is a bad sign because it announces several misfortunes, among others, risks in your own health or in the health of loved ones. In some cases, it usually announces the start of infections. In any case, it always suggests problems at home, with family, with friends or neighbors, in business or employment. If the dreamer is involved in politics or complicated businesses, it means that there could be betrayals that will be dangerous, especially by those who are acting extremely giving and helpful. Dreaming of chasing a mouse or rat but having it escape, it could mean that problems will persist, although they are under control. Dreaming of killing a rat or a mouse signifies triumph over problems and enemies. When a woman dreams of rats or mice it might mean that she suspects of enemies that are hurting her, maybe by witchcraft. When a young woman dreams of mice, it’s a warning that she has enemies that talk poorly about her. If a woman, and worse if she’s young, dreams of a mouse on top of her clothes or dress, it could signify that her honor is at stake with the risk of being involved in a scandal caused by enemies. Dreaming of rats or mice announces that hypocrites are trying to harm the dreamer and will create problems with family or friends. Dreaming of catching mice or rats suggests that the dreamer has an advantage over his or her enemies, who they won’t be able to harm the dreamer. Dreaming of killing rats or mice suggests that the dreamer will defeat his or her enemies. Dreaming of catching mouse with a mousetrap suggests that enemies will stop but if the dreamer is the one who falls into the trap, then this could mean that the dreamer will be a victim of attacks, robbery, and intrigue. Dreaming of an empty mousetrap could mean that the people who are supposed to be enemies are not or that they don’t exist….

Teen

If the person you dreamed of is young means that your hands will reach a lot of money. If the person is young and dark-skinned, you’ll have good health for a long time. If you are an adult dreaming of being a teenager indicates that you act in an immature way….

Marriage

When a woman dreams that she marries an elderly man, it suggests that she’ll soon have several problems, including a painful illness. If during that marriage the groom has an angry attitude, it indicates trouble with friends for who you had great esteem. Dreaming about a marriage suggests upcoming good news and joys, but when a woman marries and those attending the ceremony appear dressed in black, it suggests that the dreamer will suffer disappointments and sorrows. In some cases it indicates death of a beloved one, either a relative or friend. When the dreamer sees him or her filling the application to get married then it symbolizes bad news. If the dreamer is in a wedding party and behaves as a relative of the bride and groom, it symbolizes that other people estimate him/her, and so his/her business affairs will prosper. If a misfortune occurs during the marriage ceremony, it indicates that soon someone in the family will suffer a disease or perhaps may die. When a young unwed woman dreams of herself as a bride, but doesn´t look happy with it, it symbolizes very close frustrations in love relationships (if any), disease or adversaries and hypocrites who try to harm her as revenge (This dream suggests that the dreamer proceeded wrong in something or hurt someone, and her subconscious is making her realize about it.) To dream that you’re in someone else’s wedding suggests that much parties and joys will come, especially if the dream is very colorful, and you see many ornaments, but if you can´t devise bright colors and guests are wearing dark or black clothes, it indicates that in the immediate future the dreamer will suffer sorrows and hardships. To dream about being a legal witness in a marriage implies that you’re truly estimated by others. If you dream that during a marriage something unpleasant happens, it symbolizes that a negative period, unpleasant surprises or diseases wait for the dreamer. When a young woman sees herself as the bride in the dream, but is indifferent to the ceremony and everything that is happening around her, it suggests that by nature she is a depressive person or is at risk of suffering a dangerous disease. It may also indicate that her daily conduct will lead her to experience harmful gossip….

Disease

To dream that you’re sick when you really aren’t is a warning that you’re starting to suffer from a disease, although it is not a serious disease, it will alter your activities. This type of dream also warns that you could experience serious difficulties with your relatives or close friends. If a young woman dreams that she’s sick, it suggests that she fears remaining single. To dream of any disease and worse if it’s an epidemic, suggests that you may be suffering particular mental disorders. If this has been confirmed, you should consult a doctor immediately. To dream that you’re always sick indicates that your affairs are not going well and that they’ll continue to worsen; also this type of dream usually refers to your health. To dream that a friend or loved one is sick suggests that your family or friends are likely to suffer a misfortune that will also affect you. To dream that any person is suffering any kind of disease, or if you’re the patient, announces complicated problems for you, so you should review all your matters before taking action, without neglecting your health. To dream that a nurse is staying at your house, suggests upcoming diseases and other problems, for example: the visit of unpleasant people. To dream that a nurse leaves your house suggests that everything is doing well, including your health. If a young woman dreams that she is a nurse, it suggests that her friends appreciate her….

Disinherit

Dreaming of being disinherited, but in real life there is no likelihood of receiving inheritance, indicates that the dreamer’s own affairs, business, employment, etc., are bad due to carelessness, reason why there is a risk of suffering losses and other kind of problems. This dream on a young single person implies that one should not think of marriage for convenience, and in a young single female, it suggests that her behavior is not correct, which will make her prestige be tainted, and if she has any potential lover, she will simply lose him….

Youth

If we are young and we dream ourselves elderly that reflects we still have a lot to lie and perform in our lives. If we are mature or elderly and we dream that we are much younger it’s a sign that we feel we are still young and we still have plans and ambitions to achieve. The old man dreaming of being old means that he feels finished, has lost the illusion and the need to continue living….

Queen

When a woman dreams of being a queen, and she’s young and single, it suggests that she wants to get married, have luxuries, and to live with particularly economic commodities. However, if she’s married, then this dream suggests that she wants luxury, wealth, material assets and a total absence of problems. In some cases this dream means the desire of a change in life that leads you towards self-improvement, when you have intellectual, artistic or spiritual ambitions. Dreaming that you are a grumpy queen, who is badly dressed, suggests that this is the state that you hold in real life, perhaps as a result of negative people who are always bothering you, humiliating you, or criticizing you. Dreaming of traveling next to the queen of a nation suggests that you crave for social success, distinctions and honors of political nature, for example, but they have little chance of realization. A young woman who dreams of accompanying a queen is a sign that is not in accordance with the level or social environment in which she is located, or that she wants to get married soon….

Firefighters

Dreaming of firefighters doing an intense work indicates that you have good friends. Dreaming of a fire truck is a sign that there are deep concerns that you will overcome. Dreaming of a fire truck and that firefighters are extinguish the fire, it is a sign that all your problems will be solved, but if firefighters fail to control the fire, or the car appears destroyed or broken and useless and it doesn’t work, the existing problems that you have will be aggravated. If a young man dreams of a fire truck, such dream works as an indication that he won’t be able to fulfil his romantic desires. If a young woman dreams of firefighters resting, inactive, it indicates that she or some of her relatives or friends are at risk of having an accident….

Coins

Dreaming of coins without determining their value, usually indicates economic needs. Dreaming about gold coins, and if the value is distinguished, implies that the dreamer leads a comfortable life surrounded by fun, rides, parties, trips, etc. Dreaming of silver coins without distinguishing a value, implies dubious business, uncomfortable compromises, and family problems. It does get better if the silver coins appear new and shiny. If a young woman dreams of her lover gifting her gold coins’, it means that their marriage will be financially stable. If a young woman dreams that her lover gives her silver coins, and worse if they are old, it warns that she must remain alert or soon he’ll cheat on her. Dreaming about several copper coins indicates arduous work that is not paid well. Dreaming of nickel coins or other similar metal implies intense activity, hard work, constant business, but of very low standards in every way. Dreaming of coins with smaller value or old coins that are no longer around, suggests that the dreamer’s concerns are deteriorating rapidly, which soon will lead the dreamer to a very difficult situation in the economic and health aspect. Dreaming of losing coins indicates that there will be losses, frustrations, and failures. Dreaming of finding coins in the ground of low value suggests that plans or projects that the dreamer has begun do have a future. Dreaming of checking and counting coins of small value insinuates that the dreamer is in a good path concerning business or relationships….

To March

If a young man dreams that he is marching along with martial music, it suggests that he wishes to enlist himself in the military. When a young woman dreams about soldiers that are marching in a parade suggests that she wants to relate sentimentally preferably with a military or political man. However these desires, in case she discloses them or not, can somehow discredit her….

Model

Dreaming of young women who act as models insinuates alternative success and problems in society and in business when women are involved. If a young woman dreams of being a model or looking to be one, insinuates that soon she’ll suffer from unfortunate love issues due to rivals and selfishness….

Perfume

Dreaming of smelling perfume announces upcoming success. Dreaming of putting on perfume suggests that the dreamer likes flattery. Asphyxiating due to excess of perfume is a warning that excess fun and pleasure will be detrimental. Dreaming of spraying perfume announces disrepute. Dreaming of breaking a bottle of perfume announces failures. But if the bottle breaks and it perfumes the dreamer’s clothes, it hints distant success. Dreaming of working with perfumes and with other people could signify that the dreamer works with a good company or society that will make him or her gain juicy profits. Dreaming of perfumes usually refers to the pleasures of a licentious life. Dreaming of having a lot of perfume on could mean that soon the dreamer will receive false compliments, but in reality the dreamer will receive unpleasant news. Dreaming of buying perfumes suggests that the dreamer is looking to get away from the environment in which he or she lives in, mostly because of disappointments that have already occurred. Dreaming of giving away perfumes suggests that in real life the dreamer is calm and confident. If a young man dreams of exquisite perfumes, it suggests that soon he will receive a meaningful gift or at least sincere affection. When a young woman dreams of having a lot of perfume on, it suggests that she’s being deceived by her friends and by the man she desires, even though he might not be her suitor….

Love

Love in itself involves suffering, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful. Consequently, dreaming that you’re loved intensively means that you will have a bright and promising future; it doesn’t matter if the other person rejects you in the same dream. However, if the other person accepts your love, it suggests that there is a dangerous enemy around and you must stay alert, so you must be prepared. Dreaming of acting very lovely with a person of the opposite sex, suggests that there are sexual needs that are not being satisfied, or at least the desire of getting into affair that will discredit you, especially if you are a woman. Dreaming of other people being overly loving insinuates that someone will soon make to you indecent propositions, even if it’s not exactly sex. When a woman dreams of being very romantic with a man without being her husband, it indicates desire for an illicit relationship, perhaps as a result of a frequent and inappropriate friendship. A married woman who dreams of being very romantic with someone outside the family implies that she wants to have sex outside her marriage. When a man dreams of honestly loving a girl or a young woman, is an announcement of future prosperity and joy, but also suffering and setbacks. If it appears an old woman in the dream (the older, the worse) it indicates that you will be overwhelmed by sorrows and you can even end up in misery. Dreaming of looking for a loved one, even if you can’t identify any particular person, indicates that dreamer is yearning to love and be loved, perhaps because his family doesn’t give him any affection. In the case of a young girl, usually means that she wants to get married, though she doesn’t have any prospects. In the case of a married woman, it can be frustration because her husband, children or relatives are not giving her enough love. Dreaming of past loves is usually the result of love failures already experienced or the fear of suffering frustrations like this in the future. This dream is usually an announcement of despair, divorce, or failing in social or political relationships. Usually, this dream implies that the dreamer usually seeks for success for his benefit without thinking of the spiritual, in the ideals, or in true love….

Corpse

Dreaming that a relative, who is still alive, dies, it is an announcement for future setbacks and sorrows. This type of dream is common in people who have suffered failures in real life, for example the frustration of their illusions, hopes, passions business, etc. Those feelings of defeat are the ones that take the shape of a corpse, indicating that the hopes and dreams are dead. In these cases, what you should do is to find a solution to your problems instead than assuming that a family member will die. Dreaming of the dead body of a known person indicates that the dreamer is blaming the other person for his own problems, and that he has a hidden desire for revenge. Dreaming of corpses is also the result of negative influences in everyday life, such as abundant news of wars, crimes, assaults or reading things about terror or revenge, it can also be the result of receiving threats. Dreaming of a corpse covered in flowers announces sadness. If the flowers are red or dark, it means that problems are approaching your life. If a woman, especially a young woman, dreams of being accompanied by a carefully, shaved, dressed and styled corpse, it suggests that she feels tempted to fall into moral corruption, or in having an affair. If in the dream you try to touch the cadaver’s face and while you do it, his head falls, then it means dangerous and hidden enmities that will make everything possible to harm you with rumors. These dreams usually reveal that the dreamer really wants peace, tranquility, and being away from the problems that affect him. This is because he feels surrounded by hostility and envy, even though in reality this is can be very close relative. For anyone the dreams of kissing a corpse indicates that the dreamer is about to say goodbye to something that he loves very much. This dream is about definite loss, but also about the beginning of a new form of life. Dreaming that offensive objects are placed on a corpse, for example money, especially on the face, mouth or eyes, indicates that some dishonest people will approach you, and you will mistakenly trust them while they would try to scam you, leaving you with little chances of recovering what was lost. If you hesitate to put these objects on the body, it indicates that either you won’t be fooled, or that you’ll manage to take back some of the things they took away from you. When you identify the corpse as member of your family in the dream, it suggests that death may be near that person or other close relative. Seeing a corpse dressed in black in your dream suggests failures and problems in business and other activities that you are taking care of. It also indicates that a person you love a lot can die, or that there can be misunderstandings in the family, which can cause significant material losses. Seeing a corpse in his coffin announces immediate problems, since it refers to something very dear that is lost, like friends, business, jobs, properties, etc. Seeing of the corpses in the dreams indicates distrust of the business and affairs being handled and that there will be sadness and absence from your loved ones. This is a dream mainly had by young people when they suffer or they fear a disappointment. Dreaming of a battlefield covered with fresh dead bodies insinuates wars, battles, disasters that will seriously affect many people, including the dreamer. Seeing the corpse of one or more animals indicates that you don’t have a good health, or that your business is not going well….

Candy

Dreaming of making candies with your own hands indicates that you’ll achieve the success desired with hard work and perseverance. Dreaming of eating any kind of sweets points out particularly to social success. In young people the meaning is about love and love affairs. In adults the meaning is of success and satisfaction. In old people it indicates memories of times gone by. A young person receiving candy as a gift indicates love, but also in some cases adulation and hypocrisy of false friendships. Dreaming of giving away candy indicates fear of failing in certain goals….

Sea / Ocean

To dream about a calm and quiet sea is a good dream, it suggests that you will soon be traveling for pleasure or business. This type of dream among young lovers often suggests their upcoming wedding and honeymoon. To dream that you’re facing the sea and listening to the sound of the waves as they hit against a ship, is a warning that your family will encounter problems, or that you’ll have problems in your business or workplace. To dream that you’re standing near the shore watching as the waves crash each other announces problems that will be difficult to resolve. To dream that you’re listening to the ocean’s waves without watching it suggests that you have been wasting your time on trivialities. When a young single mother dreams that she’s near the sea, it suggests that she longs for true love. To dream about sea foam symbolizes demoralization due to recent frustrations or outright failures in your activities, perhaps because you’ve not given them the right attention….

Food

Dreaming of eating alone is a warning that there needs to be more precaution with matters that are being handled by the dreamer, because there are risks of loss due to carelessness, selfishness, vanity, or other reasons. When a woman dreams of herself eating, silently in the presence of her husband or boyfriend, it’s a sign of upcoming difficulties, arguments, etc., that even though they might not seem very important they could break these relationships. But if there’s joy, conversation, etc., it indicates that romantic relationships are going well and that they will remain that way. Dreaming of eating as a guest in the presence of several people indicates social recognition in the immediate future. Dreaming of eating at a party in a field indicates successes and joy. This dream is especially a happy one if people are young, but if during the feast it starts raining heavily, then the young people will suffer from disruptions in their life, and in older people it indicates stumbles and some problems….

Acrobats

Dreaming of acrobats in action suggests that the dreamer is exposed to misunderstandings and embarrassments because of unfounded fears of other, which is exercising negative influence on the dreamer. Dreaming that the acrobats fail at any of their acrobatics suggests that there will be losses in the businesses you are managing. Dreaming of yourself performing and failing implies that you feel limited or unable to do your things due to constant interference of hidden and hypocritical enemies. Doing a perfect performance suggests a high probability of success in all your affairs. Dreaming of women performing acrobatics suggests that the name of the dreamer will be discredited by rumors, which will disturb your working or romantic life. If a young woman dreams of performing acrobats, it indicates that she is being or will be courted by men that are not serious and not even of her liking. A young woman who dreams of having sex with an acrobat indicates that want to experience flings, perhaps as a result of past disappointments or for no apparent reason….

Religion

Religion themed dreams are often related to facts and thoughts of daily life, so its explanation lies in the problems of conscience, and it’s only the dreamer who can usually discern them. A young woman who dreams of being very attached to religion, to the point that makes her have frequent discussions about it, may mean that she will soon have troubles with her boyfriend, lover or husband. A religious young woman who dreams of being overly attached to religion indicates vanity; it may mean that she craves admiration, love and respect from others, which makes her to force herself to behave in a certain way, which is unpleasant to others. This dream warns that you should be humble. Dreaming that you’re declining your religion can mean that you are experiencing a lack of emotional and psychological balance and that you need to find harmony and be reasonable beyond prejudices. Dreaming of abandoning one’s religion may mean that your friends, co-workers and businesses don’t agree or are not in sync with your way of thinking, and that’s why you feel sort of a social vacuum. Dreaming of monks, nuns or religious things, especially when you are going through difficult moments, may mean that you will soon receive some help, and it will perhaps be unexpected. Dreaming of discussing religious issues may mean that your behavior is damaging your own personality, which will result in problems at work or in business….

Jewels

To dream of jewels suggests that you are enjoying or want to enjoy a comfortable and pleasant life, although the chances of living it, in case you’re not doing so by the moment, are minimal. If such jewels are broken or dirty, it suggests a bad business. To dream that you’re wearing jewelry indicates that you’re too ambitious and that you’ll suffer painful setbacks and frustrations. To dream that others are wearing jewelry indicates that you have met or want to meet distinguished people. To dream about a woman’s dress that is full of jewelry suggests that you want to obtain a fortune by winning the lottery, for example, or by performing stock market speculations. To dream that you’re receiving jewelry announces good news. To dream that you’re delivering or giving away jewelry warns you of an imminent risk of serious losses. When a young woman dreams that she’s receiving jewelry, it suggests that she longs an advantageous marriage. If a young woman dreams that she loses her jewels, it suggests that hidden enmities will try to harm her. To dream that you find jewels on the ground suggests an upcoming success. To dream that you’re buying jewelry suggests that at that moment your economic situation is doing well, and that you have maintained a good social position….

Coffin

Dreaming of being in a coffin means that you should check your own behavior, since the coffin announces various losses, including the death of someone close. This symbol is especially important if the dreamer is praying beside the coffin. Dreaming of a coffin covered with flowers, especially if they are white, inside an illuminated temple, suggests that soon there will be a wedding in the family, but that marriage will fail. Dreaming of lying inside of a coffin, without knowing anything else indicates long life for the dreamer. Dreaming of a coffin moving by itself suggests a serious illness in the family or in the marriage if the dreamer happens to be married. In case you are about to marry, this dream can announce impediments for the wedding. Dreaming of using a coffin as a seat inside the carriage that transports it to the cemetery, it announces major disorders and disease for a relative or friend. Dreaming of watching how a coffin is put into a carriage is announcement of serious problems at home, as well as frequent fights in the marriage or in relationships….

Tunic

In our dreams the tunic is the symbol of personality. To give meaning to a dream with tunics, we have to consider the context. A tunic by itself is a symbol of seriousness in business and all matters related to economy. Dreaming about ghosts with a white tunic and a happy attitude, or at least a nice one, announces upcoming success, which may include benefits and earnings. Sometimes this can be a symbol of luck that could be tested in gambling, but moderately….

Trunk, wardrobe

If it is messy, we must organize and update our knowledge. An empty one indicates that we are not trained for a situation that we would like to face, due to lack of knowledge. If it is full and tidy, and the quality of the content is poor, we must update our knowledge. If the quality of the fabrics is good and if everything is white, we will suffer some illness or injury. If the clothing is colorful, it announces that we will get wealth and prosperity thanks to our knowledge….

Currant

Red currants announce a faithful and constant love. The white currants mean pure satisfactions of love. The black currants show loving carnal pleasures. If we dream of currants out of the season in which they mature it’s an omen of infidelity….

Carnations

Dreaming of carnations means love and passion. Almost all authors interpret that if carnations are yellow, the dream is announcing the appearance of jealousy in the relationship. If in the dream you see yourself giving carnations to others we must always consider their color. If they are red, means desires of a sexual relationship and if they are pink, you want to declare your love. White carnations are more related to family feelings….