Cruelty and kindness often go hand in hand. If you are cruel to a loved one in your dream, it is likely that the part of your brain tied to primal instincts is reminding you of past trauma. Cruelty in this dream very much represents a progression towards a better, more loving, and more stable place with your loved one.
If a loved one is cruel to you in a dream, think more closely about what that person is trying to teach you in reality. Chances are the dream holds the key.
Cruelty to an animal in a dream suggests you should show more compassion and empathy in the conscious world.
