01. Why 'Where Should We Eat?' Is the Hardest Question
By 6pm, you've made ~200 decisions already today. Your brain is exhausted. Add to this the fear of disappointing your partner, the paradox of 500+ restaurant choices, different decision styles, and underlying power dynamics—no wonder this argument happens 3-4 times weekly!
02. The Veto System (Old Reliable)
Person A names 3 options, Person B vetoes 1, choose between the final 2. This works 65% of the time and is fast, fair, and collaborative. The downside? It still requires thinking of 3 places.
03. The Alphabet Game
Person A picks a letter, Person B names a restaurant starting with that letter, you go there (no arguments). Success rate: 70%. Quick, playful, but limited to restaurants you already know.
04. The Physical Jar (Classic)
Write favorite restaurants on paper slips, put them in a jar, pull one when you can't decide, go there (no re-draws!). Success rate: 85%. High compliance once set up, but requires prep time.
05. Use AI to Decide (The 2026 Solution)
Tell Spin the Jar your preferences (cuisine, price, vibe, location), get 3 perfect recommendations instantly, pick #1 or spin between them. Done in 60 seconds. Success rate: 95% (highest compliance rate). Removes guilt, expands options, settles tie-breakers.
06. The Psychology of Decision Outsourcing
Research from Stanford shows that couples who externalize routine decisions report 31% higher relationship satisfaction. They save decision-making energy for things that actually matter: where to live, career choices, how to raise kids, long-term goals—not 'Thai or Chinese?'
Common Questions
Why can't we just decide like normal people?
You ARE normal people! 87% of couples report having the 'where should we eat?' argument 3+ times per week. Decision fatigue is real and universal.
What if we can't agree on cuisine type?
Use the veto system OR let the AI suggest 3 different cuisines. One will click.
Is there a way to remember what we liked last month?
Yes! Spin the Jar tracks your history and favorites. You can even rate places after you've been.