A fly paper in a dream signifies that there is a sticky situation that you cannot get out of. There are a lot of scenarios and causes associated with this meaning.
The most common scenarios include being stuck in an argument with somebody or dealing with an addiction or compulsion that you cannot escape from. In these scenarios, the fly paper may represent the person who is causing your predicament or it may represent your self-destructive tendencies.
Also, a sticky situation with the fly paper can be interpreted by the person as being unable to get away from a bad relationship, or an unfulfilled job. They feel like they can’t escape even if they want to.
Seeing fly paper in a dream is also interpreted by some as going through life with their hands bound or like wearing handcuffs, feeling stuck with no hope for escape and no chance for success.