Spotting a childhood ex-flame in your dreams could be nudging you towards a simpler, less complicated romantic connection. The dream transports you to days unburdened by adult or marital duties, hinting that you might crave a dash of youthful spontaneity in your current relationship. If the dream features your ex ignoring or hurting you, it's a prompt to move forward and put him in your rearview mirror. But if you find yourself wishing for a reunion in the dream, it could mirror real, waking desires—or simply indicate a longing for the feeling of being in a relationship.