Then we next move to the question of how to construct this life, of which we want as much of as possible. We have already mentioned that endless suffering is the first kind of life we want to avoid. This seems intuitive, but may be worth a closer look. A life of complete suffering involves none of the (traditionally considered) benefits of joy and happiness. But how much happiness turns this switch? Does someone who lives in immense pain every day but can still the experience the love of family live a life worth living?