Decision-making becomes more complex in situations where multiple conflicting values are involved, emotional stakes are high, there is no perfect solution, outcomes are uncertain, and overthinking leads to analysis paralysis. Other complicating factors include social pressures, time constraints, fear of regret, moral or ethical tensions, and the impact of the decision on personal identity. Additionally, complexity increases with many possible solutions, involvement of difficult stakeholders, insufficient information, decision fatigue, and cognitive biases. These aspects cause cognitive and emotional conflicts, making decisions more stressful and difficult to resolve compared to simpler everyday choices.
