Problem: It made sense that Joseph would buy a puppy but that Benjamin would not because 

My choice: Joseph really liked dogs.


Problem: we replaced the bed with a mattress because space was limited in the bedroom, the 

My choice: mattress was compact.


Problem: Michael was not as good a student in high school as Logan because 

My choice: Michael did not like to study.


Problem: Ian had a great credit history but Benjamin did not, so 

My choice:
Ian had to buy the house alone.