adjective
Save Word1 depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
2 having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted
3 used or heard so often as to be dull
tired
verb
past tense of tire
1 to diminish the physical strength of
2 to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous
3 to use up all the physical energy of
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adjective
needing to rest or sleep
adjective
extremely tired and without enough energy to do anything else
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very tired, especially because of hard work or activity
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feeling that you want to sleep
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feeling tired and likely to go to sleep
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so tired that you do not feel well
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informal so tired that you cannot do anything more
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spoken very tired
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Britishimpolite very tired
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informal someone who is burned-out is very tired and has no energy, usually because of too much work or worry
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informal extremely tired
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not moving or thinking because you are completely bored or very tired
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unable to think clearly or understand what is happening because you are surprised, upset, tired, or have been hit on the head
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informal very tired, weak, or sick
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mainly Britishinformal extremely tired
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very tired
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informal feeling tired and not able to think quickly, especially because you have been given drugs to take away your pain or to make you sleep
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Britishinformal very tired
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becoming weaker, more tired, or less enthusiastic
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feeling tired, weak, or confused, especially because you are sick or have not had enough sleep
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Britishvery informal very tired
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lacking energy and not wanting to do anything
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used about someone who does not have much energy
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informal very tired
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to be very tired
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mainly Britishinformal extremely tired
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literary feeling ready to sleep
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literary very tired
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Australianinformal extremely tired
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informal very tired, nervous, and worried
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if a part of your body is tired, it needs to rest
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in a way that shows you are tired
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showing that you are very tired
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tired and impatient about something
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Britishinformal very tired
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very informal very tired
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informal extremely tired
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Americaninformal very tired, or unable to think clearly
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informal very tired, or almost unconscious
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January 22, 2021Relationships
Not all couples are destined to be together. The main thing is to understand it in time.
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0Even the strongest couples sometimes go through difficult times and think about parting. Everyone determines the boiling point for himself. But here are a few wake-up calls that indicate that the relationship may not be salvageable.
Gaslighting is a word for which there is no equivalent in Russian, and therefore the original term has to be used. This is a form of psychological violence, when one person tries to convince another that he is inadequate, overly sensitive, sees the world distorted.
Typical phrases in the gaslighter's arsenal: “You're exaggerating”, “You just imagined it! You got it all wrong (a)!”, “No need to be so nervous! Don’t say a word to you!”, “No, I would never say such a thing, why are you inventing it?”.
Sometimes all this is said on purpose to destabilize the victim, deprive him of confidence in his own adequacy and make him more submissive. This is what narcissists, psychopaths, and just plain manipulators usually do.
In other cases, a person gaslights his partner subconsciously, without noticing it, because he does not want to admit that he was wrong.
Be that as it may, the result of these manipulations can be very sad.
Victims of gaslighting sometimes experience a range of symptoms similar to those of post-traumatic stress disorder. And in the worst cases, it can end in suicide.
Relationships in which one person regularly resorts to such manipulations are rarely healthy. And they probably won't be saved.
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It happens that a couple has problems and misunderstandings, but only one person tries to resolve it.
He reads articles and books about relationships, constantly tries to discuss the situation, makes concessions, offers to go to a family therapist. And the second equivalent participant in the conflict does nothing. And in general, with his whole appearance he demonstrates that, in general, he doesn’t care - let everything be as it will be.
Imagine that you and a business partner started a common business, but in the end, only you work and invest money, and he does nothing. Most likely, you will not tolerate it for a long time.
Relationships are also a common thing that requires the interest of both parties.
And if this is not so, then the couple simply has no future.
You cannot kiss this person without a shudder, you do not want him to hug you. You are endlessly annoyed by everything your spouse does and says. Even just being around is disgusting. Some psychologists consider contempt the main sign that the relationship has come to an end and there is nothing to fight for.
Because where such feelings have appeared, there will be no place for love, understanding and even sympathy.
Such a person can be well described in one word: unreliable. He lies, disappears at those moments when you need him most, spends money behind your back, constantly gets involved in some unpleasant stories. And you know for sure that in difficult periods you cannot rely on this person: it will be a great success if he at least does not throw you even more problems.
Trying to maintain such a relationship will eventually lead you to a dead end.
There is already too much instability in the world, and this is one of the reasons why modern people constantly live in stress. In relationships, we seek peace, comfort and confidence in the future. And don't waste your time and energy on someone who can't give it all.
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You cheated on each other more than once Or someone else cheated. The main thing here is this: a single betrayal - sexual or emotional - can still be considered a mistake in some cases. Although here, of course, everyone must decide for himself. But if betrayals happen regularly - and at the same time the relationship was not conceived as free, then the couple has problems.
It turns out that formally these people are together, but they sleep, make friends and share their emotions with someone else. This means that there is nothing left of the relationship here and, unfortunately, there is nothing left to save.
For example, your partner forces you to quit your favorite job, prevents you from pursuing hobbies and developing. Because of it, you quarrel with friends or parents, get nervous, sleep poorly, lose your health. These are all signs of emotional abuse.
But it also happens that people do not want to harm each other, but their relationship still runs counter to development or interferes with spiritual well-being.
For example, one was offered a job abroad, while another would have to give up a successful career in order to go there. Or one in a cold climate is constantly sick and wants to move somewhere south, while the other physically cannot stand the heat.
If at the same time people love each other and their relationship is strong, you can try to find a way out.
But when the union is already on the verge of collapse, such disagreements are likely to be the last straw.
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You notice that your spouse no longer wants to spend time with you. The person has become cold and secretive, shares almost nothing with you, avoids conversations. Everything shows that he is building some kind of his own, isolated life and does not want to let you into it. And it's not necessarily that he has someone else.
It's just that the feelings are over and he wants to go on alone, even if he doesn't realize it yet.
And if a person has built a wall between you, it is unlikely to break through it.
You can't talk heart to heart with your spouse. Do not want to discuss problems in your relationship. You feel tight, uncomfortable and repulsed at the thought of sharing your experiences with a person. More and more silent and secretive.
Perhaps this happens because the partner does not support you, devalues and criticizes you. Or you do not trust him, because he is able to spill your secrets or use them against you. Or maybe you just don't feel the need to be honest with that particular person anymore.
In any case, the symptom is quite disturbing: healthy relationships are built on openness and trust.
Where there is none, it is already difficult to fix something.
Naturally, no ideas or advice should be a guide to action - only an occasion for reflection. The only situation in which you should definitely end the relationship, and as soon as possible, is when your life and health are in danger.
Physical abuse, threats, or harassment clearly signal that a relationship cannot be saved. In other cases, it can still be fixable.
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March 19, 2019, 14:34
If the love loop is tightened, it becomes difficult for both partners to breathe.
The most pleasant period of a relationship is called "honeymoon" (read about the stages of a relationship in a separate article). If you describe this time briefly, then at this stage you and your partner have already passed the phase of various awkwardness and just plunged headlong into feelings. Alas, like all good things, the "honeymoon" ends quickly, and life begins.
Now you see each other without embellishment, you can say, taking off rose-colored glasses.
In order to rekindle the fire and remember the former boundless happiness, a number of conditions must be met. They will help refresh the senses and bring passion back into your relationship.
Before you dive head first into building relationships, make sure they don't need to be torn down. Sometimes it's easier to build a new one than to try to revive the old from the ruins. So, if your young man does not respect you, does not listen to your opinion, violates personal boundaries and tries to dominate in every possible way, then you have an unhealthy relationship. Another red flag if you're making an effort to save the relationship and he just takes it for granted. The more things that weigh you down, the more likely you are to be in a toxic relationship.
Read also: 5 SIGNS YOU ARE IN A ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP
If all of the above is not about your situation, then there is a chance to save feelings from the routine and return the feeling of "butterflies in the stomach.
" Here are a few solutions:
Some girls make one big mistake: to bring passion back into a relationship, they start in bed. In fact, all the problems are in the head, and not that the missionary is your permanent posture.
You need time to be in the moment, to start trusting, to feel loved and adored. It's about reconnecting, building trust, laughing and showing feelings. Only in this way will you strengthen the intimate part of your life,
says relationship expert Suzanne Galland.
According to psychologists, there is nothing more frank than a face-to-face conversation. Try not to avoid your partner's gaze - this will show that you trust him and are open to dialogue.
If you translate eye contact into the language of love, then it is about feelings, trust and connection. If you can't look away for five seconds, then consider whether you are on the way with this person or not.
At this moment, we are most sensitive and can only trust those closest to us. How close is your man to you?
- Galland asks the right questions.
Again, this is not about sex, although it is also about it, but first of all about your behavior with a man. Try to flirt more (even if you have been in a relationship for more than 10 years), touch your partner more often, wear clothes that make you feel more sexy and attractive.
Whatever you feel about your man, make an effort to smile or make a joke. Tenderness is one of the greatest desires of every person, but also one of the most silent,
Susanna says.
See also: HOW TO IMPROVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH A MAN WITHOUT EFFORT
It may start out more like filling a work schedule, but over time you will get used to it. The pace of life forces us to leave space in the schedule for personal life.
