Can You Undo a Marriage in Stardew Valley? A Comprehensive Guide
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Yes, you absolutely can undo a marriage in Stardew Valley. While the game celebrates love and commitment, it also acknowledges that relationships can change, and it provides players with the necessary mechanisms to end a marriage. This is done through a divorce system, and, further down the line, options even exist to reconcile with your ex-spouse, should you change your mind. This article delves deep into the process of ending a marriage, the consequences, and the possibilities of rekindling a lost love in the charming world of Stardew Valley.
The Divorce Process in Stardew Valley
The process of divorcing your spouse in Stardew Valley is straightforward, though it does come with a price tag. Here’s how it works:
- Visit Mayor Lewis’ House: To initiate a divorce, head to Mayor Lewis’ house in Pelican Town. You can find it near the town square.
- Locate the Divorce Book: Inside Lewis’ house, on the left side, next to his kitchen, you’ll find two books on a table. The book on the right is the one you need.
- File for Divorce: Interact with the right-hand book. An options box will appear asking if you want to file for divorce.
- Pay the Fee: Divorcing your spouse costs 50,000g. Make sure you have the funds available before making the decision.
- Confirm or Cancel: Once you’ve filed for divorce, you have the rest of the in-game day to cancel your decision. Simply revisit the book before 10:00 PM when Lewis’ house closes and you can choose to remain married.
- The Aftermath: If you don’t cancel the divorce, the next morning your spouse, their room in your house, and their unique outdoor area will be gone. Your friendship level with your ex-spouse will also revert to 0 hearts.
Consequences of Divorce
Divorcing your spouse has several consequences:
- Loss of Spouse’s Room: Your spouse’s uniquely decorated room, an addition to your farmhouse, will be removed.
- Loss of Spouse’s Outdoor Area: Any unique outdoor area or decorative elements your spouse added to your farm will be gone.
- Friendship Reset: Your relationship with your ex-spouse drops to 0 hearts, eliminating any friendship benefits.
- Emotional Impact: While Stardew Valley doesn’t feature deep emotional responses, there will be a noticeable change in the atmosphere after a divorce.
Resetting a Relationship After Divorce
While divorce is a significant step, Stardew Valley provides ways to rebuild relationships with your ex-spouse.
Erasing Memories with the Dark Shrine
If you regret your decision, you can choose to seek help from the Witch, who resides in the Witch’s Hut. This hut becomes accessible after completing the “Goblin Problem” quest. Inside, you will find a shrine called the Dark Shrine of Selfishness.
- Prismatic Shard Offering: To use this shrine to erase your ex-spouse’s memory, you will need a Prismatic Shard.
- Memory Wipe: Offering the Prismatic Shard to the shrine will completely wipe your ex-spouse’s memory of your marriage and divorce. This means their relationship status reverts as if you’d never married.
- Cost of Erasing Memories: The Witch will charge 30,000g for this process.
- Dating Again: After erasing their memory, you’ll be able to date and remarry them just like you did the first time around.
Rebuilding Your Relationship
After erasing your ex-spouse’s memory, you can start rebuilding your relationship by:
- Giving Gifts: Provide them with their favorite gifts to increase their heart level.
- Completing Quests: Do quests for them when available.
- Socializing: Speak to them often and include them in the town’s social calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is a Wilted Bouquet and how does it relate to relationships?
The Wilted Bouquet is an item crafted using a Bouquet and Coal in a furnace. It’s used to break up with a dating partner, reducing your friendship level with them. It is not used for divorce.
2. Can you have multiple boyfriends/girlfriends at once in Stardew Valley?
Yes, you can date multiple characters at the same time. However, if you are dating everyone, you’ll trigger a unique cutscene where everyone confronts you, resulting in a significant decrease in friendship points.
3. Can you remarry your ex-spouse in Stardew Valley?
Yes, you can remarry your ex-spouse even if you have children and didn’t erase your spouse’s memories. As long as you have divorced them.
4. Is it possible for your spouse to become jealous in Stardew Valley?
Yes, if you are married and give a gift to someone of the same gender as your spouse while you are also dating them, your spouse will become jealous. This leads to a temporary decrease in friendship points.
5. Does dating someone while married affect your spouse?
Yes, dating another person while married can cause your spouse to get jealous if that person is the same gender.
6. What happens if you give someone a Wilted Bouquet?
Giving a Wilted Bouquet will break up your relationship with that person, causing them to be no longer listed as your boyfriend/girlfriend. This will also decrease their friendship points.
7. What does the Dark Shrine of Selfishness do?
Besides erasing ex-spouses’ memories, the Dark Shrine of Selfishness also has another use. For a Prismatic Shard, you can offer it to turn your children into doves, removing them from the game permanently.
8. Can your spouse leave you in Stardew Valley?
No, your spouse cannot leave you on their own accord. The only way to end a marriage is by filing for divorce at Mayor Lewis’ house.
9. How do you have romantic relationships with people who are not singles?
While you can’t have polyamorous relationships in Stardew Valley, you can date the singles. If you’re married, you’ll still get the cutscene for dating all the single villagers, but the person will be listed as single because you are otherwise occupied officially.
10. Who is the most popular romance option in Stardew Valley?
While player preferences vary widely, Abigail is famously one of the most popular romance options, closely followed by Sebastian.
11. Who is the easiest character to romance in Stardew Valley?
Leah is often considered the easiest character to romance due to her love for simple and easily obtainable gifts.
12. Can you have children with a same-gender partner in Stardew Valley?
Yes, if you marry someone of the same gender, you will adopt children.
13. Can you have a roommate and be married?
No, you can only have Krobus, the monster, as a roommate if you are not married. If you are married and have Krobus as a roommate, it will cause your spouse to leave and you will be no longer married.
14. How many times can you get married in Stardew Valley?
Technically, with enough time and gold to erase memories, you could marry, divorce, remarry, and so on potentially numerous times, but you can only be married to one person at a time.
15. What are the best spouse choices in Stardew Valley?
There isn’t a definitive ‘best,’ as it depends on your preference. Maru is a popular choice because she gives rare materials, and also cooks useful dishes. But all marriage candidates bring unique perks and traits to your farming life.
Conclusion
Stardew Valley provides a realistic approach to relationships, including the option to end a marriage when necessary. Whether you’re looking to explore other romantic options or fix a broken bond, the game offers the freedom to navigate your relationships as you see fit. This flexibility ensures that your farming life can be as dynamic and fulfilling as you wish. Remember to consider all the implications before making a significant change like divorce, but also embrace the option of rekindling relationships later down the line.