What Makes a Good Life? Vocabulary

Vocabulary terms and definitions based on the TED Talk worksheet 'What makes a good life?' by Robert Waldinger.

people from all walks of life

different types of people from different levels of society

when the going gets tough

when situations in life get difficult

count on someone

to rely on someone to do what you want, expect or need them to do for you

a situation that works out

to be successful in a specific situation

to reach out to someone

to make an effort to communicate with someone

to liven sth. up

to make something more lively, interesting or exciting

endless possibilities

there are many possibilities

smooth relationship

a relationship with almost no conflicts

to fare best

to product best possible results

to go after sth.

to pursue sth., to work towards sth.

major life goal

main goal in life

to take a toll on sb./sth.

to have a serious, bad effect on someone or something

to lean into sth.

to accept the challenge of doing something

securely attached relationship

a relationship characterized by love, trust, genuine affection, and a respect for each other's boundaries

stale relationship

a relationship with no emotional intimacy