Someone's personal relationships, interests, and activities as distinct from their public or professional life.
 there's something serious going on in his personal life
 Example sentencesExamples
-  Matt's personal life falls apart after his tragedy.
 -  Peter's personal life was shared with his friends, and it too was full as the friends were so numerous.
 -  In the next book, Gail goes through a total crisis in her personal life.
 -  She spent a few years straightening out her personal life.
 -  I did not like talking to people about my personal life, especially during a crowded art reception.
 -  It's hard to balance a professional and personal life these days.
 -  Fans will also get a glimpse into Brian's personal life, seeing footage of his children and wife.
 -  Not long afterwards, he loses his wife and finds his personal life in tatters.
 -  Characters become endearing as we gain knowledge of their personal lives.
 -  She also goes to great lengths to accommodate her employees' personal lives.