Carolyn Hax: She dreamed she was cheated on, but her anger is real

She dreamed her partner cheated on her, but she's still acting "distant and cold." ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Advice to help you tackle life's problems.     (Nick Galifianakis for The Post) She dreamed she was cheated on, but her anger is real Dear Carolyn: About a week ago, my girlfriend of 18 months woke up and seemed angry at me, so I asked her what was up, and she said she had a dream I cheated on her with her best friend. I kind of chuckled it off, but seven days later, she's still distant and cold, and last night we had an argument where she said I didn't respect her feelings as being real despite it being a dream, and to give her space — and, well, I think I'm two stops from being dumped for a dream. Do I really have to validate this or apologize for my dream self's actions? — Anonymous Read Carolyn's Response     ADVERTISEMENT   Want more? Carolyn's been writing her advice column for two decades. Explore the archives below. Frustrated by changing friendships Read more »   Boyfriend's bigotry has to be a dealbreaker Read more »   Feeling smothered by a mother's 'help' Read more »     Ask for advice Carolyn chats with readers every Friday afternoon. ADVICE Need advice? Join columnist Carolyn Hax's weekly chat (March 3 | 12 p.m. ET) Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out A Better Week for a 7-day email course that will help you conquer your calendar, get more done and find time for the things you care about. Sign up »

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