The Language of Dreams

by Patrica Telesco
(see Divorce)

An alternative type of desertion dream.

Seeing something that is whole divide into two parts equates to either a situational separation (such as in relationships), or purposefully separating your conscious self from a portion of subconscious awareness / feelings.

Separation into several sections may reveal your own multifaceted nature and parts of yourself that you are unwilling or unable to recognize consciously. This can also be an indicator of multiple personality disorder; however, any such serious malady should be professionally determined, not assumed or hypothesized.

Separating yourself from a person or situation in a dream is often a signal from your subconscious that you are actually ready to break those ties and venture out alone.

The Big Dictionary of Dreams

by Martha Clarke
This could be a literal reflection of a situation that the dreamer is going through, but that is not totally defined.

It is possible that it brings an emotional relationship that is too narrow or oppressive, and that a break or distancing is necessary.

The Mystic Dream Book

by Stephen Girard
To dream of being separated from one whom yon highly esteem and value, betokens much enjoyment to the dreamer from an unexpected source.