Can You Remarry Your Ex in Stardew Valley? A Comprehensive Guide
The short answer is a resounding yes, you can remarry your ex in Stardew Valley! If you’ve made the difficult decision to divorce a spouse and later regret it, the game offers a way to rekindle the romance and walk down the aisle once more. However, it’s not as simple as just proposing again. There are a few steps you need to take to make it happen. This article will explore the process of getting divorced, the subsequent memory wipe, and the steps you need to take to win back your ex’s heart.
Divorce in Stardew Valley: The First Step
Before you can think about remarrying, you first need to understand how divorce works in Stardew Valley. If you’re feeling dissatisfied with your current marriage, the path to separation begins in Mayor Lewis’s house. Here’s how to initiate the divorce process:
- Head to Mayor Lewis’s manor in Pelican Town.
- Go to the left side of his house, next to his kitchen.
- You’ll find two books.
- Select the book on the right. This will prompt a confirmation message asking if you truly want to get a divorce.
- If you choose to proceed, you will be charged a fee of 50,000g for the divorce.
- The next day, your ex-spouse will move out and all items they have placed in your house will be collected and put in a chest located in your home.
Once this process is complete, you will officially be divorced. Your ex will have no memory of your previous relationship if you choose to erase it using the shrine, and will act as a normal single NPC once again.
The Shrine of Memory: Wiping the Slate Clean
Divorce in Stardew Valley can be a bit messy, and ex-spouses may hold onto resentment toward you after the divorce. However, if you want to begin anew with your former partner, you’ll need to remove this negative memory and start with a clean slate. This is where the Shrine of Memory comes in, located within the Witch’s Hut. To access this hut, you must complete a specific questline to gain access to this area.
Once you have access, follow these steps:
- Head to the Witch’s Hut.
- Interact with the shrine inside.
- You’ll be asked if you want to erase all of your ex-spouses’ memories.
- The cost for this service is 30,000g.
After paying, every divorced spouse will revert to their initial state before marriage; they will have no memory of ever being married to you. This allows you to date and pursue a relationship with them again. This also works on ex-roommates like Krobus, though the memory wipe is less impactful given he doesn’t share the same romantic history as a traditional spouse.
Rekindling the Romance: Dating and Remarriage
With your ex-spouse’s memory wiped clean, you are essentially back at the starting line. You can now begin dating them again by:
- Giving them gifts, focusing on items they love to maximize friendship gains.
- Interacting with them daily to further increase friendship.
- Once you reach eight hearts, you can give them a bouquet to make them your boyfriend or girlfriend.
- Achieve the 10-heart threshold, which usually involves completing specific heart events.
- After reaching 10 hearts, you can propose by offering them a mermaid pendant.
If they accept, you will be married again after a three-day waiting period and you can enjoy a marriage with your former spouse for the second time around!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Remarrying Your Ex in Stardew Valley
1. How much does it cost to get a divorce in Stardew Valley?
The cost for divorce in Stardew Valley is 50,000g.
2. Where do I find the divorce papers?
Divorce papers are found in Mayor Lewis’s manor, within the book on the right in his study.
3. What happens to the items I placed in my ex’s room?
All the items your ex-spouse placed in their room will be collected into a chest located in your house the day after the divorce.
4. How do I wipe my ex’s memory of our marriage?
You can wipe your ex-spouse’s memory by interacting with the Shrine of Memory in the Witch’s Hut, which costs 30,000g.
5. Can I date other people while pursuing my ex again?
Yes, you can date other NPCs after divorcing your ex, even while working to win them back. However, dating multiple people can have negative consequences and lead to a special cutscene.
6. Can my ex-spouse remember our divorce if I don’t use the Shrine of Memory?
Yes, if you do not use the shrine, your ex will remember the divorce and will remain resentful.
7. Does wiping my ex’s memory affect my friendship level with them?
Yes, wiping the memory resets the friendship levels with the ex-spouse back to zero hearts. You’ll need to start from scratch.
8. Can I remarry my ex more than once?
Yes, you can remarry your ex multiple times, as long as you divorce them and wipe their memory each time.
9. Does having children affect the ability to remarry my ex?
No, having children does not impact your ability to divorce, erase memories, or remarry your ex-spouse. Your children will still remain living on the farm after your divorce, however.
10. Does remarrying my ex mean we get the same cutscenes and heart events?
Yes, you will be able to experience the same heart events and cutscenes with your ex-spouse again as you progress the relationship after the memory wipe.
11. Can Krobus be my roommate after divorcing my spouse?
Yes, you can choose to have Krobus move into your house after divorcing a spouse. However, you cannot have a spouse and Krobus at the same time.
12. How do I move Krobus into my house?
To make Krobus your roommate, you must first reach 10 hearts with him. Then, offer him the Void Ghost Pendant he requests to move in. You can only have one roommate.
13. Can I have children with Krobus?
No, you cannot have or adopt children with Krobus. He can only help with raising existing children from previous marriages.
14. What happens if I date someone while married?
If you date someone while married, your spouse may get jealous, especially if the person you’re dating is the same gender as your spouse. This is only a temporary mood penalty, however.
15. Can my ex-spouse get jealous if I date someone else after our divorce?
No, your ex-spouse will not get jealous if you date someone else after your divorce, especially after the memory wipe. They will act as a normal single NPC.
By understanding the process of divorce, memory wiping, and dating, you can successfully remarry your ex in Stardew Valley. It may take some work and dedication, but the game allows for a second chance at love with your former partner!