Problem: Jason bought some fish at the fishmonger's shop to cook for Hunter, since 

My choice: Hunter was his boyfriend.


Problem: The bids were astounding at the auction, so we went for the dresser instead of the table because the 

My choice: table was expensive.


Problem: John preferred to enter a chess competition to a baseball game because the 

My choice: baseball game was more physical.


Problem: Maria confided in Megan that she had cured her vertigo herself.  

My choice:
Maria was confident.