Divorcing and Remarrying in Stardew Valley: A Guide to Love, Loss, and Second Chances
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Yes, you absolutely can divorce and even remarry in Stardew Valley! While the game encourages building lasting relationships, it also acknowledges that sometimes love doesn’t last. Fortunately, Stardew Valley offers avenues to end a marriage and, if you desire, rekindle the flame with a former spouse…or find new love entirely. Navigating the complexities of divorce and remarriage in Stardew Valley involves understanding the game mechanics, the emotional consequences for your character and the NPCs, and the steps required to wipe the slate clean (or not).
The Breakdown of a Stardew Valley Marriage
Initiating the Divorce
Ready to call it quits? Head to the Mayor’s Manor and interact with the book inside. Here, you’ll find the option to file for divorce. Be warned, ending a marriage in Stardew Valley comes with a hefty price tag of 50,000g. This ensures it isn’t a decision taken lightly! The divorce takes effect the following morning.
The Post-Divorce Fallout
Once the divorce is finalized, your ex-spouse will move out of your farmhouse. Their room will disappear, and any personal items you’ve placed in that room will be returned to you in a chest. Perhaps more importantly, the relationship with your ex-spouse will drastically deteriorate. They will resent you, treating you with disdain, and their dialogue will reflect their bitterness, often adding “(Ex)” to their name. Furthermore, you will not earn friendship points by completing “Help Wanted” quests for them. It’s a pretty cold scenario!
Erasing Memories: The Witch’s Hut Solution
If you’re hoping to reconcile or simply wish to absolve yourself of guilt, the Witch’s Hut offers a solution. Located in the witch’s swamp, this is accessible after completing the “Goblin Problems” quest (triggered by completing the Community Center or Joja Warehouse). Inside the Witch’s Hut, you’ll find a dark shrine. For a fee of 30,000g, you can erase your ex-spouse’s memory of your marriage entirely. This resets their relationship status to that of a single villager, allowing you to date and potentially remarry them. This is a significant step as, without memory alteration, reconciliation is nearly impossible. It is important to remember that this erases ALL memory of the marriage.
Remarrying a Former Spouse
Once the memory wipe is complete, you can start rebuilding your relationship with your ex-spouse. Give them gifts, chat with them daily, and complete quests they may offer. Once you reach 10 hearts, you can propose again with a Mermaid’s Pendant, purchased from the Old Mariner on the beach (requires repairing the bridge). If they accept, you’ll be remarried in three days, and they’ll move back into your farmhouse as if nothing ever happened!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Divorce and Remarriage
1. How much does it cost to get divorced in Stardew Valley?
A divorce costs 50,000g.
2. What happens to my children if I get divorced?
If you have children with your ex-spouse, they will remain on your farm after the divorce. You retain custody. However, if you are pregnant at the time of the divorce, the pregnancy is terminated.
3. Can I get remarried after a divorce?
Yes! You can remarry any eligible bachelor or bachelorette in Stardew Valley, including your ex-spouse (after wiping their memory).
4. How do I wipe my ex-spouse’s memory?
Visit the Witch’s Hut and interact with the dark shrine. Paying 30,000g will erase their memory of the marriage.
5. Does wiping my ex-spouse’s memory affect my friendship with other villagers?
No, wiping your ex-spouse’s memory only affects their memories. Your relationships with other villagers remain unchanged.
6. What happens if I’m expecting a child when I file for divorce?
The pregnancy will be terminated; the child will not be born.
7. Can I avoid the negative consequences of divorce?
Unfortunately, there’s no way to avoid your ex-spouse’s resentment without wiping their memory. Divorce always results in a negative relationship unless you use the Witch’s Hut shrine.
8. Does Krobus count as a spouse for divorce purposes?
If Krobus is your roommate and you divorce him, the memory-wiping shrine will affect him as well.
9. Can I be married to more than one person at a time in Stardew Valley?
No. Stardew Valley does not support polygamy. You can only be married to one NPC or another player at a time.
10. What happens if I give someone a gift while married?
Giving a gift to a villager of the same gender as your spouse, while dating them (having given them a bouquet), might cause jealousy in your spouse. Other than that, it will just raise your friendship with that villager.
11. Can I date multiple people at once in Stardew Valley?
Yes, you can date all the eligible bachelors/bachelorettes simultaneously until you propose marriage to one of them. Be aware that dating all of them simultaneously can trigger a confrontational cutscene.
12. How do I end a dating relationship (without marriage)?
You can use a Wilted Bouquet to end a dating relationship. Craft it using a regular bouquet and coal in a furnace. Giving it to the person you are dating will sever the romantic relationship.
13. Are there any benefits to remarrying the same person?
There are no specific gameplay benefits to remarrying the same person compared to marrying someone new. The main benefit is the satisfaction of rekindling a relationship you once valued.
14. What’s the best way to rebuild a relationship after wiping someone’s memory?
Treat them as if you’re meeting them for the first time. Give them gifts they love, talk to them daily, and participate in town events. Focus on raising their heart level just as you did initially.
15. Is it worth it to get divorced in Stardew Valley?
That depends on your individual circumstances! Divorce is a costly and emotionally taxing decision in Stardew Valley. Consider whether the unhappiness outweighs the financial burden and negative relationship consequences. It is advisable to consider what it may be worth to visit the Games Learning Society and learn more about the psychology and real life implications of divorce before diving in. Visit GamesLearningSociety.org for more information.