I enjoy my life my hobbies my friends and other things that/which are important to/for me

[Rachel Adams]

Is either "that" or "which" correct in my sentence? Can I repeat "my" and use either "to me" or "for me" would there be any difference in meaning?

"I enjoy my life my hobbies my friends and other things that/which are important to/for me."

It's a general statement about a person's life.

 

[5jj]

"I enjoy my life, my hobbies, my friends(,) and other things that/which are important to/for me."

Note the commas.

Both 'that' and 'which' are possible; I find 'that' more natural.
I would say 'to', but think 'for' is possible.

 

[Rachel Adams]

Note the commas.

Both 'that' and 'which' are possible; I find 'that' more natural.
I would say 'to', but think 'for' is possible.

Why is "that" more natural?

 

[5jj]

Because 'which' is less natural.

 

[jutfrank]

Why is "that" more natural?

It's part of a defining relative clause. We don't use which nearly as often as that in this type of clause.

Use to me instead of for me. There is a difference in meaning, yes, but we don't need to explore that here.

 

[Rachel Adams]

It's part of a defining relative clause. We don't use which nearly as often as that in this type of clause.

But some native speakers may use it. Right? So it's not impossible but not recommended for learners. Right?

Use to me instead of for me. There is a difference in meaning, yes, but we don't need to explore that here.

Should I start a new thread for that question?