{"id":229951,"date":"2025-03-02T10:45:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T10:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=229951"},"modified":"2025-03-02T10:45:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T10:45:46","slug":"does-sims-4-recognize-cousins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sims-4-recognize-cousins\/","title":{"rendered":"Does sims 4 recognize cousins?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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Find My Long Lost Cousin?\">How Do I Find My Long Lost Cousin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sims-4-recognize-cousins\/#What_Happens_When_Siblings_Have_a_Baby_with_the_Same_Sim\" title=\"What Happens When Siblings Have a Baby with the Same Sim?\">What Happens When Siblings Have a Baby with the Same Sim?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sims-4-recognize-cousins\/#How_Do_I_Find_Unknown_Relatives\" title=\"How Do I Find Unknown Relatives?\">How Do I Find Unknown Relatives?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sims-4-recognize-cousins\/#Can_Sims_Marry_Cousins_in_Sims_4\" title=\"Can Sims Marry Cousins in Sims 4?\">Can Sims Marry Cousins in Sims 4?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sims-4-recognize-cousins\/#Can_You_Inbreed_in_Sims_4\" title=\"Can You Inbreed in Sims 4?\">Can You Inbreed in Sims 4?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sims-4-recognize-cousins\/#Can_Sims_Have_Two_Dads\" title=\"Can Sims Have Two Dads?\">Can Sims Have Two Dads?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sims-4-recognize-cousins\/#Can_You_Have_2_Wives_in_Sims_4\" title=\"Can You Have 2 Wives in Sims 4?\">Can You Have 2 Wives in Sims 4?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sims-4-recognize-cousins\/#Can_Cousins_Marry_in_Sims_Mobile\" title=\"Can Cousins Marry in Sims Mobile?\">Can Cousins Marry in Sims Mobile?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sims-4-recognize-cousins\/#Can_You_Flirt_with_Siblings_in_Sims_4\" title=\"Can You Flirt with Siblings in Sims 4?\">Can You Flirt with Siblings in Sims 4?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-sims-4-recognize-cousins\/#Can_You_Be_Polyamorous_in_The_Sims_4\" title=\"Can You Be Polyamorous in The Sims 4?\">Can You Be Polyamorous in The Sims 4?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Sims_4_Recognize_Cousins\"><\/span>Does Sims 4 Recognize Cousins?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The <strong>Sims 4<\/strong> game does recognize <strong>cousins<\/strong> as relatives, but the recognition of family relationships is limited and will stop after a few generations. The game allows players to create <strong>cousins<\/strong> by adding a parent with a sibling to get an <strong>aunt<\/strong> or <strong>uncle<\/strong>, and then creating their child to get a <strong>cousin<\/strong>, but <strong>cousins<\/strong> cannot date or get married, only <strong>second cousins<\/strong> and beyond can get married.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Sims_4_Family_Relationships\"><\/span>Understanding Sims 4 Family Relationships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Sims 4 game has a complex family relationship system that can be understood by creating and managing <strong>family trees<\/strong>. Players can create <strong>aunts<\/strong>, <strong>uncles<\/strong>, <strong>grandparents<\/strong>, and other relatives, but the game has limitations on how far it can recognize these relationships.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Cousins_Date_in_Sims_4\"><\/span>Can Cousins Date in Sims 4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>cousins<\/strong> cannot date in <strong>Sims 4<\/strong>, only <strong>second cousins<\/strong> and beyond can get married. <strong>Cousins<\/strong> will only have <strong>friendly<\/strong> or <strong>confrontational<\/strong> options.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Make_Cousins_in_Sims_4\"><\/span>Can You Make Cousins in Sims 4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can create <strong>cousins<\/strong> in <strong>Sims 4<\/strong> by adding a parent with a sibling to get an <strong>aunt<\/strong> or <strong>uncle<\/strong>, and then creating their child to get a <strong>cousin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Sims_Date_Their_Siblings\"><\/span>Can Sims Date Their Siblings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>Sims<\/strong> cannot date their <strong>siblings<\/strong> unless there is a <strong>glitch<\/strong>, if a <strong>Sim<\/strong> shows up in another <strong>Sim&#8217;s<\/strong> family tree, they usually cannot have a <strong>romantic relationship<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Find_My_Long_Lost_Cousin\"><\/span>How Do I Find My Long Lost Cousin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can find your long lost <strong>cousin<\/strong> by frequenting <strong>family tree websites<\/strong>, testing your <strong>DNA<\/strong>, seeking <strong>surname studies<\/strong>, surfing <strong>social networks<\/strong>, finding <strong>family forums<\/strong>, signing up for <strong>societies<\/strong>, browsing <strong>blogs<\/strong>, and meeting and greeting in person.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_When_Siblings_Have_a_Baby_with_the_Same_Sim\"><\/span>What Happens When Siblings Have a Baby with the Same Sim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If <strong>siblings<\/strong> have a baby with the same <strong>Sim<\/strong>, the game will not prevent it, but it may cause issues with the <strong>family tree<\/strong> and relationships.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Find_Unknown_Relatives\"><\/span>How Do I Find Unknown Relatives?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can find unknown <strong>relatives<\/strong> by taking an <strong>AncestryDNA<\/strong> test, reviewing your closest <strong>DNA matches<\/strong>, contacting your matches, viewing your shared matches, looking for common <strong>ancestors<\/strong>, starting <strong>descendancy research<\/strong>, contacting living <strong>family members<\/strong>, and hiring a professional.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Sims_Marry_Cousins_in_Sims_4\"><\/span>Can Sims Marry Cousins in Sims 4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>Sims<\/strong> cannot marry their <strong>cousins<\/strong> in <strong>Sims 4<\/strong>, only <strong>second cousins<\/strong> and beyond can get married.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Inbreed_in_Sims_4\"><\/span>Can You Inbreed in Sims 4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Sims<\/strong> can <strong>inbreed<\/strong> in <strong>Sims 4<\/strong>, a <strong>grandchild<\/strong> and <strong>great-grandchild<\/strong> <strong>Sim<\/strong> can interact romantically, and <strong>second cousins<\/strong> can also interact romantically.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Sims_Have_Two_Dads\"><\/span>Can Sims Have Two Dads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Sims<\/strong> can have two <strong>dads<\/strong> in <strong>Sims 4<\/strong>, you can create a household with two male <strong>Sims<\/strong>, set them as married, and give them children.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Have_2_Wives_in_Sims_4\"><\/span>Can You Have 2 Wives in Sims 4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>polygamy<\/strong> is not possible in <strong>Sims 4<\/strong> without <strong>mods<\/strong>, <strong>Sims<\/strong> are exclusive to one partner.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Have_a_Science_Baby_with_a_Sibling_in_Sims_4\"><\/span>Can You Have a Science Baby with a Sibling in Sims 4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Sims<\/strong> can have a <strong>science baby<\/strong> with a <strong>sibling<\/strong> in <strong>Sims 4<\/strong>, <strong>Sims<\/strong> can only have <strong>science babies<\/strong> with other <strong>Sims<\/strong> who they share a <strong>friendship<\/strong> with.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Sims_Marry_Two_People\"><\/span>Can Sims Marry Two People?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>polygamy<\/strong> is not natively supported by the game, but you can use a hacked <strong>wedding arch<\/strong> to allow <strong>Sims<\/strong> to get married regardless of their current relationship status.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Marry_Your_Roommate_in_Sims\"><\/span>Can You Marry Your Roommate in Sims?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can marry other players&#8217; <strong>Sims<\/strong>, you would have to send a request in order for them to move in.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Cousins_Marry_in_Sims_Mobile\"><\/span>Can Cousins Marry in Sims Mobile?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>first cousins<\/strong> cannot marry in <strong>Sims Mobile<\/strong>, but anything beyond that, even if they are technically related, will show up as <strong>Stranger<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Flirt_with_Siblings_in_Sims_4\"><\/span>Can You Flirt with Siblings in Sims 4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can <strong>flirt<\/strong> with <strong>siblings<\/strong> in <strong>Sims 4<\/strong>, the settings are under <strong>Woohoo<\/strong> \/ <strong>Species<\/strong>: <strong>Human<\/strong> \/ <strong>Allow Near Relation Woohoo<\/strong>, and if you want them to be able to <strong>flirt<\/strong> with each other, <strong>Romance<\/strong> \/ <strong>Species<\/strong>: <strong>Human<\/strong> \/ <strong>Allow Near Relation Romance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Be_Polyamorous_in_The_Sims_4\"><\/span>Can You Be Polyamorous in The Sims 4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can be <strong>polyamorous<\/strong> in <strong>The Sims 4<\/strong> using the <strong>WickedWhims<\/strong> mod, which has the <strong>polyamorous<\/strong> trade and the <strong>no jealousy<\/strong> trade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does Sims 4 Recognize Cousins? The Sims 4 game does recognize cousins as relatives, but the recognition of family relationships is limited and will stop after a few generations. 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