Most \"Either/Or\" Choices Have a Third Option

"Should I stay in this job or quit?" "Should I confront them or let it go?" "Is this person good or bad?" Life constantly presents choices as binary — two doors, pick one. But most of the time, there is a third door, a fourth door, or a wall you can walk around. False dichotomy is the habit of seeing only two options when more exist.

When you feel trapped between two bad choices, that is often a sign you have framed the problem too narrowly. Step back and ask: "What would I do if neither option existed?" The most creative solutions come from rejecting the premise of the question altogether.