If you dream of having a rival, it suggests you may be too hesitant to stand up for yourself, which could cause you to lose standing with influential people in your life. For a young woman, this dream is a gentle warning to value and protect the relationship she already has, rather than risk it by looking elsewhere. If your rival outmaneuvers you in the dream, it reflects a tendency to prioritize comfort over responsibility in your waking life. If you are the one who comes out ahead, however, the dream bodes well — success is within reach, and a compatible partner or ally is a strong possibility.