How to Get a Sim Interested in WooHoo: A Simmer’s Guide

Getting your Sims to WooHoo in The Sims 4 can sometimes feel like navigating a complex social game within a game. It’s not always as simple as just clicking the bed! Successfully initiating this romantic (or not-so-romantic) interaction requires understanding a few key mechanics, including relationship levels, mood, preferences, and even the occasional mod. This guide provides a detailed roadmap to get your Sims from awkward introductions to under-the-covers adventures.

Building the Foundation: Relationship and Mood

The most fundamental aspects for unlocking WooHoo involve ensuring the relationship between your Sims is high enough and that they are both in the right mood.

• Relationship Level: Sims typically need to have at least a “Friend” relationship level before romantic options, including WooHoo, become available. Some Sims might require a higher relationship like “Romantic Interest” or even “Partner” depending on their traits and preferences. Focus on building a positive relationship first. Friendly interactions like chatting, joking, and sharing interests can quickly boost their relationship score. Once the relationship is high enough, romantic options will start to appear.

• Mood Matters: Sims need to be feeling Flirty. This is absolutely crucial. A Sim who is sad, angry, or tense isn’t likely to be interested in WooHoo. There are numerous ways to get a Sim into a Flirty mood:

  • Romantic Social Interactions: Use the “Romantic” interaction category. Flirt, compliment appearance, and give gifts.
  • Flirty Objects: Surround your Sim with items that give off a Flirty aura. These can include certain paintings, decorations, and even upgraded furniture.
  • Mood-Boosting Potions: If you have the Seasons Expansion Pack, you can craft mood-boosting potions. There are likely to be Sims 4 mods too.
  • Traits: Some traits, like “Romantic,” “Outgoing,” or “Self-Assured,” make it easier for Sims to become Flirty.
  • Alluring Bonus Trait: As the article says, a Sim with one of the Love Aspirations (either ‘Serial Romantic’ or ‘Soulmate’) will gain the Alluring Bonus Trait.

WooHoo Preferences and Aromantic Sims

The Sims 4 added a welcome layer of complexity with the introduction of WooHoo preferences. You can set these preferences in Create-A-Sim (CAS), which impacts which gender(s) your Sims are attracted to and whether they are open to exploring romantically. Editing these settings could be the key to unlocking WooHoo. If you’re having trouble getting your Sim romantically interested, check their WooHoo preferences in CAS (via a mirror or dresser in Live Mode). Perhaps they are interested in a different gender than the Sim they are trying to WooHoo with.

The game also recognizes aromantic Sims, meaning Sims who don’t experience romantic attraction. For these Sims, the option “Ask to be WooHoo Partners” is crucial. This allows them to engage in WooHoo without needing a romantic relationship. For alloromantic Sims (those who experience romantic attraction), pursuing standard romantic interactions until the WooHoo option appears remains the usual method.

Overcoming Obstacles and Troubleshooting

Even with a high relationship and a Flirty mood, there can be other obstacles:

• Bed Placement: Ensure the bed isn’t pushed against a wall, preventing Sims from accessing both sides.

• Hidden Traits: Some Sims have hidden traits or preferences that can make them more difficult to romance. Building a strong relationship and observing their behavior can help you uncover these.

• Age: Teen Sims cannot WooHoo. They can only “Mess Around,” which is a less intense version of the interaction.

• Cheating: If a Sim is in a relationship and you attempt to WooHoo with someone else, the relationship with their partner may be impacted and jealousy may occur.

• Mods: If you are using mods, especially those related to relationships or WooHoo, they may be interfering. Try disabling them one by one to see if that resolves the issue.

The Charisma Skill

Building Charisma has certain advantages to WooHoo. As the article mentions, a higher Charisma skill makes Sims more persuasive and charismatic. This can increase the likelihood of other Sims accepting their advances, even if their mood or relationship isn’t perfect.

Leveraging Aspirations and Traits

Some aspirations and traits provide significant bonuses to romantic interactions. Sims with the “Serial Romantic” or “Soulmate” aspirations, as described in the text, gain the “Alluring” Bonus Trait, making them more successful in romantic endeavors. Traits like “Romantic,” “Outgoing,” and “Self-Assured” also make it easier to build relationships and get into a Flirty mood.

Final Tips

• Persistence is Key: Sometimes, a Sim might reject a romantic advance. Don’t give up! Keep building the relationship and trying again later.

• Pay Attention to Cues: Observe the Sims’ reactions to your interactions. Are they smiling and laughing? Or are they frowning and pulling away? This can provide valuable clues about how to proceed.

• Experiment: The Sims 4 is all about experimentation. Try different approaches and see what works best for your Sims. You might discover new and unexpected ways to spark their interest in WooHoo.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why is my Sim not interested in WooHoo?

There could be several reasons: their relationship with the other Sim isn’t high enough, they’re not in a Flirty mood, their WooHoo preferences don’t align, there are routing issues with the bed, or mods are interfering. As the article mentions, you must make sure they did the First Kiss romance social.

2. Can Sims WooHoo if they aren’t dating?

Yes, they don’t need to be in a formal relationship. A good friendship and a Flirty mood are often enough. Use the club system, where you add people into clubs and designate club activities like kissing and woohooing, to start a no-strings-attached woohoo.

3. How do I make a Sim romantically interested in another Sim?

Use the “Romantic” interaction category. Confess feelings, compliment appearance, and give gifts to build a romantic relationship. Then, you must choose the romantic interaction category and have one sim “confess feelings” for the other sim, changing their relationship status to romantic interest.

4. What does “Ask to be WooHoo Partners” do in The Sims 4?

This option is specifically for aromantic Sims who want to engage in WooHoo without a romantic relationship. Alloromantic Sims don’t need this option, as they can build romantic relationships the traditional way.

5. Why is my Sim failing at flirting?

Low relationship, wrong mood, or not having built up the conversation context (suggestive, amorous, steamy) can cause flirt options to fail.

6. Can Sims get pregnant if they just WooHoo?

No, regular WooHoo never results in pregnancy. You must use the “Try for Baby” option.

7. How many times do you have to WooHoo to get pregnant in Sims 4?

Using the “Try for Baby” interaction has an 80% base chance of success with each attempt.

8. Do Sims get jealous of WooHoo partners?

If their friendship is positive, Sims will get jealous of seeing their WooHoo partner getting romantic with another Sim.

9. How do you change WooHoo preferences in Sims 4?

Click on a mirror or dresser and select “Change Sim.” This will take you to CAS, where you can edit their preferences.

10. Can you have a baby with a WooHoo partner in Sims 4?

You can, but only if you use the “Try for Baby” option instead of regular WooHoo.

11. What does the footsteps with exclamation mark mean in Sims?

This is a routing error, meaning your Sim can’t reach the desired location. Check for obstructions or try a “Go Here” command.

12. Do Sims get pregnant every time they try for a baby?

No, there’s an 80% chance of pregnancy with each “Try for Baby” attempt.

13. Can Sims fall in love with their siblings or cousins?

Generally, no. The game prevents romantic relationships between Sims who are closely related (siblings). Only second cousins and beyond can get married.

14. Can a married Sim have a WooHoo partner?

Yes, but it can lead to jealousy and relationship problems with their spouse.

15. Why can’t I try for a baby in Sims 4?

You may have reached the maximum household members (8), or one of the Sims is too young to get pregnant.