The Big Dictionary of Dreams

by Martha Clarke
This does not have to be a prophetic dream. It may be warning of a situation of neglect or abandonment on the part of your partner. Although it sometimes signifies that you should learn to develop yourself alone and be more independent.

Seeing yourself as a widow or a widower announces moments of suffering by gossip that originates in the environment and could create enemies with third parties. You should try to discover who is trying to cause you harm so that your relationships with others are not harmed.

Mystic Dream Book

by Internet Archive - Anonymous
To dream that you are one, denotes the sickness of your wife.

For a young woman to dream that she is married to a Widower denotes much trouble with false lovers; but she will be happily married at last to a man of good sense and good conduct.

The Mystic Dream Book

by Stephen Girard
For a man to dream that he is a widower, his wife being still alive, signifies that he will be surprised by something occurring in the domestic circle which he did not anticipate double or triple births.