Loss of enjoyment of life is when a life-altering event prevents someone from living their life to the extent they once did.  For example, someone who once enjoyed bowling in a weekly league is injured in an accident and is no longer able to bowl due to physical disability. That would constitute a loss of quality of life, and the responsible party could be liable for general damages in that regard. The same idea can be applied to the loss of consortium for a spouse or family member.