What does it mean to dream about handcuffs?

Seeing handcuffs in the dream refers to some variety of rules or traditions that are binding people. A dream about handcuffs is usually indicative of being restricted by someone else’s will or opinion. If your dreams are starring handcuffs, then there is an outside force preventing you from doing what you would like to try and do. Perhaps your creativity and dreams are being stifled by someone in your life.