Updated: 31 October 2026

Help me make a decision

This prompt helps you choose between two options. The AI first asks up to three clarifying questions, then compares the options against what matters most to you. Answer the questions honestly for a more useful comparison.

text-help-me-decide — chatgpt — 68 words

Help me decide between [OPTION A] and [OPTION B].

My situation: [CONTEXT, e.g. age, money, family, career goals]. What matters most to me: [PRIORITIES].

1. Ask me up to 3 clarifying questions first.
2. Then compare the options in a table: pros, cons, risks, cost, and long-term impact.
3. Tell me what would change your recommendation.
4. Give a clear final recommendation — don't just say "it depends".

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Answer the clarifying questions honestly — they matter more than the table.

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What you will get

Up to three clarifying questions, then a comparison table of pros, cons, risks, cost and long-term impact, what would change the recommendation and a clear final pick.

Common mistake

The table is shallow.

Fix: Answer the clarifying questions in detail first. The comparison is only as good as your context.

Also watch for

It sits on the fence. Reply “pick one and give your reasons”, and ask for the single biggest risk of that pick.
You leave out what you actually care about. Rank your priorities in order. Money and happiness often pull in different directions.

Try a variation: decide among three

Add a third option and ask for a scored comparison against your top three priorities, with the weights shown.

Still not right? Reply with this

Assume I have chosen [OPTION]. What would make me regret it in a year, and what could I do now to reduce that risk?