Can You Divorce in Sims 4? A Comprehensive Guide to Marital Bliss (and Unbliss)
Yes, you absolutely can divorce your Sims in The Sims 4. It’s a dramatic, sometimes messy, but often necessary part of Sim life. This article will guide you through the process, the consequences, and everything else you need to know about Sim divorces. So, grab a box of tissues (for you or your Sim), and let’s dive in!
The How-To: Breaking Up is Hard to Do (But Here’s How!)
The process of divorcing your Sims is relatively straightforward, albeit potentially emotionally charged. There are a couple of ways to initiate the split:
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The “Mean” Route: This is the most direct and perhaps the most common method.
- Control the Sim who wants the divorce.
- Click on their spouse.
- Navigate to the social menu.
- Select “More Choices” > “Mean” > “Divorce”.
Be warned: this interaction will severely damage the relationship between the Sims and can lead to lingering negative emotions.
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Building Up to It: If you want a slightly more gradual (and perhaps realistic) approach, you can strategically use mean and angry interactions over time. The more negativity you introduce into the relationship, the lower the relationship bars will drop, making the divorce option seem more natural and less of a sudden shock.
- Mean Interactions: These can include things like insulting appearance, being rude, or disagreeing.
- Angry Interactions: Provoking anger can involve things like arguing, being confrontational, or making belittling comments.
Eventually, after enough negative interactions, the “Divorce” option will become available under the “Mean” social interaction menu.
Regardless of the method you choose, the divorce will happen immediately.
The Aftermath: Dealing With the Fallout
Divorce in The Sims 4 isn’t just a simple menu selection; it has consequences:
- Relationship Impact: The relationship bars between the divorced Sims will plummet. Expect a lot of anger, sadness, and tension in the immediate aftermath.
- Moodlets: Divorced Sims will experience “Sad” moodlets related to the breakup. These moodlets will affect their overall mood and can impact their performance at work or school.
- Children’s Reactions: If the divorced Sims have children, the kids will also suffer from negative moodlets due to witnessing their parents’ separation. This can impact their happiness and well-being.
- Living Arrangements: You have the option to either keep the divorced Sims living under the same roof or move one of them out. Choosing to keep them together can lead to ongoing conflict, while separating them adds the complexity of managing two separate households.
- Financial Implications: When a sim is filing for divorce the assets get divided between the sims and the money is split 50/50.
Managing the Post-Divorce Chaos
Navigating life after divorce in The Sims 4 can be challenging. Here are a few tips:
- Address the Moodlets: Help your Sims cope with their sadness and anger by engaging in activities that boost their mood. This could include pursuing hobbies, socializing with friends, or even seeing a therapist (via mods).
- Consider New Relationships: Once your Sim has had time to heal, you can explore new romantic relationships. The world of The Sims 4 is full of potential partners!
- Focus on the Children: If there are children involved, prioritize their well-being. Make sure they have a stable and supportive environment.
- Explore Reconciliation (If Desired): It is possible to mend broken hearts and rebuild relationships after a divorce, as mentioned later in the FAQ.
FAQs: Your Burning Sim Divorce Questions Answered
1. Can you remarry after divorce in Sims 4?
Absolutely! Once the initial heartbreak fades, your Sims are free to find love again and remarry. They can even remarry their ex-spouse if you manage to repair their relationship!
2. How do you get divorced Sims to like each other again?
Rebuilding a relationship after divorce takes time and effort. Start with friendly interactions, give gifts, and try to engage in activities they both enjoy. The Romance Festival, as the original article mentions, can be a great place to rekindle sparks if they are at least friends. Drinking the special cherry blossom tea together can enhance romantic chances.
3. My Sims got divorced and now I’m sad. How do I make them like each other again?
It’s natural to feel invested in your Sims’ lives! The best approach is to start slowly, focusing on rebuilding a friendship first. Give gifts, engage in friendly conversation, and try to find common ground.
4. How do I get my Sims to like each other again after divorce?
As mentioned, gifts are a good way to start and use friendly conversation after. Then try to rebuild the relationship after a little time to make the sims happier.
5. Can two females WooHoo in Sims 4?
Yes! Love is love in The Sims 4, and there are no gender restrictions on who can WooHoo with whom.
6. Can two female Sims get pregnant in Sims 4?
With the right settings, yes. In Create-a-Sim (CAS), you can adjust the settings for each female Sim to be “Able to Impregnate” and/or “Able to be Impregnated”. Then, they can “Try for Baby” together. If you don’t have that option in the base game, you can use mods to have them pregnant with each other.
7. Can your Sims be polyamorous? How do I have an open relationship in Sims 4?
Without mods, polygamy isn’t natively supported. Sims are generally exclusive to one partner, although they can cheat or have multiple casual relationships. For true open relationship gameplay, you’ll need to explore mods created by the Simming community.
8. Can Sims get drunk?
Due to the game’s rating, Sims don’t actually get drunk. They drink “juice” and experience moodlets associated with the effects of those “juices,” like feeling happy or energized.
9. What happens when a Sim divorces?
As previously discussed, Sims experience negative moodlets, relationship bars decrease, children are affected, and you must decide on living arrangements.
10. Can Sims be friends after a breakup?
Yes, but it takes effort! Building friendship requires patience and consistent positive interactions. Some scenarios in The Sims 4 even require former couples to become “Forever Friends”.
11. Why can’t my Sims divorce?
The “Divorce” interaction won’t appear unless the relationship has deteriorated significantly. Continuously performing mean and angry interactions is the key to unlocking this option. Cheating can also speed up the process.
12. Will Sims break up on their own?
If you have autonomous aging enabled for unplayed households, it’s possible for Sims to divorce, marry, and have children without your direct control. To prevent this, adjust your gameplay options to only age up the Sims you’re actively playing.
13. Can married Sims live apart?
Yes, married Sims can live in separate households. This doesn’t prevent them from conceiving children or raising them together, regardless of their romantic relationship.
14. How long are Sims pregnant?
Sim pregnancies last approximately 3 in-game days. However, cheats can be used to manipulate the pregnancy stage.
15. Is it rare to have twins and Sims?
Yes, the base odds of having twins or triplets are lower than single births. There is a 10% chance to have twins and a 1% chance to have triplets.
Embracing the Drama: The Beauty of Sim Divorce
Divorce in The Sims 4, while often messy, adds depth and realism to the gameplay. It allows you to explore complex relationship dynamics, navigate challenging emotions, and create compelling narratives. So, embrace the drama, learn from the experience, and remember that even after a divorce, there’s always the possibility of new beginnings (or reconciliations!) in the ever-evolving world of your Sims.
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