What does it mean to dream about a loved one getting hurt?

Quite a lot depends on what is not described about this dream. If the dreamer was trying to intervene but couldn't, the dream is about feelings of helplessness and impotence. If, on the other hand, the dreamer was standing by and watching without caring, the dream is about problems in the relationship. The real meaning of the dream is usually found in the dreamer's emotions - sad, glad, mad or scared. That emotion can often be matched with some situation in real life, which is what the dream is ultimately about.