Tell Us About Your Dreams and We'll Guess Your Age

Ian Fortey

Have you ever had a dream in which you're falling?

Those are kind of fun!

Ugh. All the time.
I hate those.

Sometimes, yes.

Do you ever dream that you're teeth are falling out?

Gross. No.

I have! How did you know that?
Not that I can think of.

I think so. Weird, right?

How often do you have that dream that you're going to the bathroom only to wake up because you really have to go to the bathroom?

Maybe when I was little?

Too often
Nope

Yeah, that happens.

Do people that you care about ever get kidnapped in your dreams?

I don't think so.

Yes. I hate those.
Never

I have before.

Being behind the wheel of a speeding vehicle that's out of control is a common dream. Have you ever experienced that?

Nope

Yeah, I know that one.
Not that I can remember.

I think I have.

So have you ever had that cliche dream when you're at school or work and you're naked?

Yes!

I did, but I kind of liked it.
Not that I recall.

I have and I hate it.

Everyone has some sexy dreams now and then. How often do you have dreams about people you're not attracted to when you're awake?

Never

Oh man, way too often.
Once or twice.

I didn't know other people did that, too.

Do you ever dream you're in your own house even though, when you think about it, it looks nothing like your house?

I don't think so.

Yes!
No

That does happen sometimes.

In some of your dreams do you ever look completely different than you really do?

Sometimes

Yes. It's not me but I still know it's me.
Not really

A few times that I can remember.

Is having a baby something that happens in your dreams?

Not at all

I dreamt about that in the past.
Sometimes I have a whole dream family.

Yes!

How often do you feel like you dream about eating food?

I don't think I do. Do I?

That comes up a lot, actually.
Hmm. I'm not sure.

Sometimes

Do celebrities ever make guest appearances in your dreams?

All the time

Maybe one or two
Yeah, sometimes

Not a ton

One of the most fun kinds of dreams you can have are the ones in which you can fly. Is that something you dream about?

Yes. I like those dreams.

Yes, but I also screw it up sometimes and fall.
Not that I can remember.

Yes, and it's kind of terrifying.

Is showing up late for something important a thing you ever dream about?

I don't think so.

I've had those dreams.
I have. Those are stressful.

Ugh. Yes.

Do you ever have dreams where you're a hero, saving other people from danger?

Sometimes

Not often
I don't recall.

Constantly

How often does water show up in one form or another in your dreams?

I don't know.

A lot, now that you mention it.
Maybe sometimes

I think I dream about water a lot.

When you're having a nightmare, do you find yourself suffering serious bodily harm as part of it?

Sometimes

Yes, I do.
I don't think so.

Yes, but I always power through.

How often do you dream about death?

Not a ton, but sometimes

More than I'd like
Not often

It pops up now and then.

In the dreams you have about death, is it you dying or someone else?

I dream about me dying sometimes.

Sometimes it's me, sometimes it's people I care about.
It's often me, but sometimes people I love.

I dream about other people dying.

Have you ever been betrayed by someone you care about in your dreams?

Not really

Yes. Those are awful dreams.
Sometimes I do

I've dreamed about being cheated on.

Do you have dreams that people are chasing you sometimes?

I think so.

I've had dreams like that but not often.
It's not always people.

Sometimes

Are dogs ever running around in your dreams?

Yes, they do.

No
I think so.

Not that I can recall.

Do you dream about getting lost in a building ever?

No

Yes, I do.
Maybe?

I get lost in my own home sometimes.

How often do you dream that someone is making you take some kind of a test?

That happens a lot.

Not very much
Too often, if you ask me.

Once in a while?

Sometimes it's fun to dream that you're something you're not and sometimes it's scary. Do you ever dream you're a monster or demon?

Usually after watching scary movies, but yes

Sometimes
Not often

Every once in a while, sure

How often do you kill someone else in your dreams?

It's happened, but not a ton.

More than is healthy, probably.
Once in a while

Sometimes

Do you dream about kissing a lot?

You could say that.

A lot? No. Some? Yes.
I think it's a normal amount.

You bet.

Nothing's more frustrating than running in place and going nowhere. Does that ever happen in your dreams?

No

I have had dreams like that.
Not that I can remember.

Yes, it happens all the time.

Is there a lot of fire in your dreams?

There's some, but not a lot.

Not really
Sometimes, yes

Yes, a lot

Are you ever someone really important or famous in your dreams?

All the time

Not often
Yeah, sometimes

I dream that I'm royalty sometimes.

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About This Quiz

Thomas Jefferson once said "I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past" and it was a pretty relatable statement. History is full of disappointment, sadness, despair, and terrible fashion choices. Dreams are full of unicorns and social awkwardness with no real-world consequences. Plus things like unicorns and whatnot. It's really hard to go wrong with dreams. But do they have any consistency? Sure, you may have a recurring dream but will you always have that dream? What are your grandparents dreaming about? Or those young kids with their Instagrams and their YouTubes? Are dreams as different as clothing and musical tastes between generations? You better believe they are!

Your dreams are just a doorway to the inner workings of your mind, so there's no doubt that a dream can be very personal and reveal a lot about the dreamer. We're so confident about this that we're willing to bet we can guess exactly how old you are based on nothing more than some simple knowledge of what you dream about. Answer a few questions, let us know what dreams bubble up in your head night after night, and in no time we'll have your age pegged. Take the quiz and see!

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