Definition of conundrum: 1. A confusing and difficult problem or question. 2. A question asked for amusement, typically one with a pun in its answer; a riddle.
Cornelian (Carnealian?) dilemma: a dilemma in which someone is obliged to choose between two courses of action either of which will have a detrimental effect on himself or herself or on someone near to him or her. In classical drama, this will typically involve the protagonist's experiencing an inner conflict which forces him to choose between love and honor or inclination and duty.
Sophie's choice: a choice between two persons or things that will result in the death or destruction of the person or thing not chosen
Hobson's choice is one between something or nothing.
Morton's Fork: a choice between two equally unpleasant alternatives, or two lines of reasoning that lead to the same unpleasant conclusion.
I have to say my current situation seems to be a Morton's fork. At this point, I don't think it matters at all what I do, it's all the same.
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