{"id":272177,"date":"2026-07-15T07:29:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T07:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=272177"},"modified":"2026-07-15T07:29:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T07:29:33","slug":"how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you befriend your ex in Stardew?"},"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\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#From_Heartbreak_to_Buddyhood_Befriending_Your_Ex_in_Stardew_Valley\" title=\"From Heartbreak to Buddyhood: Befriending Your Ex in Stardew Valley\">From Heartbreak to Buddyhood: Befriending Your Ex in Stardew Valley<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#Rebuilding_Bridges_A_Step-by-Step_Guide\" title=\"Rebuilding Bridges: A Step-by-Step Guide\">Rebuilding Bridges: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_about_Befriending_Exes_in_Stardew_Valley\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Befriending Exes in Stardew Valley\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Befriending Exes in Stardew Valley<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#Can_I_remarry_my_ex_after_erasing_their_memory\" title=\"Can I remarry my ex after erasing their memory?\">Can I remarry my ex after erasing their memory?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#Will_my_other_spouses_be_affected_if_I_wipe_the_memory_of_one_ex\" title=\"Will my other spouses be affected if I wipe the memory of one ex?\">Will my other spouses be affected if I wipe the memory of one ex?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#What_happens_if_I_try_to_befriend_my_ex_without_wiping_their_memory\" title=\"What happens if I try to befriend my ex without wiping their memory?\">What happens if I try to befriend my ex without wiping their memory?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#How_many_hearts_can_I_get_with_my_ex_after_the_divorce_but_before_the_memory_wipe\" title=\"How many hearts can I get with my ex after the divorce but before the memory wipe?\">How many hearts can I get with my ex after the divorce but before the memory wipe?<\/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\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#Does_friendship_decay_with_ex-spouses_after_divorce\" title=\"Does friendship decay with ex-spouses after divorce?\">Does friendship decay with ex-spouses after divorce?<\/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\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#How_do_I_unlock_the_Witchs_Hut\" title=\"How do I unlock the Witch&#8217;s Hut?\">How do I unlock the Witch&#8217;s Hut?<\/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\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#How_much_does_the_divorce_cost\" title=\"How much does the divorce cost?\">How much does the divorce cost?<\/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\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#Can_Krobus_be_my_ex-roommate\" title=\"Can Krobus be my ex-roommate?\">Can Krobus be my ex-roommate?<\/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\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#Can_I_have_multiple_boyfriendsgirlfriends_in_Stardew_Valley\" title=\"Can I have multiple boyfriends\/girlfriends in Stardew Valley?\">Can I have multiple boyfriends\/girlfriends in Stardew Valley?<\/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\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#What_are_the_best_gifts_to_give_to_rebuild_friendship\" title=\"What are the best gifts to give to rebuild friendship?\">What are the best gifts to give to rebuild friendship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#Does_jealousy_affect_friendship_with_my_ex\" title=\"Does jealousy affect friendship with my ex?\">Does jealousy affect friendship with my ex?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#Is_it_easier_to_befriend_some_exes_than_others\" title=\"Is it easier to befriend some exes than others?\">Is it easier to befriend some exes than others?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#What_if_I_regret_divorcing_my_spouse_in_Stardew_Valley\" title=\"What if I regret divorcing my spouse in Stardew Valley?\">What if I regret divorcing my spouse in Stardew Valley?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#Can_I_get_divorced_from_another_player_in_multiplayer\" title=\"Can I get divorced from another player in multiplayer?\">Can I get divorced from another player in multiplayer?<\/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\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/#Does_the_game_keep_track_of_how_many_times_Ive_divorced_someone\" title=\"Does the game keep track of how many times I&#8217;ve divorced someone?\">Does the game keep track of how many times I&#8217;ve divorced someone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Heartbreak_to_Buddyhood_Befriending_Your_Ex_in_Stardew_Valley\"><\/span>From Heartbreak to Buddyhood: Befriending Your Ex in Stardew Valley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>So, you divorced your spouse in Stardew Valley. Maybe they were a bit too obsessed with their computer games (Sebastian!), or perhaps their foraging habits didn\u2019t quite mesh with your meticulously planned farm (Leah, we still love you!). Whatever the reason, you\u2019re now staring at a pixelated ex who avoids eye contact. Fear not, fellow farmer! While romancing your ex anew is an option, becoming friends is also attainable. The secret? <strong>Memory erasure at the Witch&#8217;s Hut!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, you need to unlock the <strong>Witch&#8217;s Hut<\/strong>, which becomes available after completing the <strong>&#8220;Goblin Problems&#8221; quest<\/strong>. This quest involves retrieving the Wizard&#8217;s Magic Ink. Once inside, you&#8217;ll find the <strong>Dark Shrine of Memory<\/strong>. By offering <strong>30,000g<\/strong>, you can wipe the memories of <em>all<\/em> your divorced spouses.<\/p>\n<p>After the memory wipe, your ex will revert to their pre-marriage state, with no recollection of your relationship or the ensuing divorce. This allows you to rebuild a friendship from scratch, showering them with gifts, engaging in conversations, and slowly working your way back to a cordial (or maybe even romantic!) connection. This will also remove the negative dialogue that your ex-spouse would have been giving you, making them have their normal dialogue again.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rebuilding_Bridges_A_Step-by-Step_Guide\"><\/span>Rebuilding Bridges: A Step-by-Step Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>The Memory Wipe:<\/strong> Visit the Witch&#8217;s Hut and use the Dark Shrine of Memory. Shell out the 30,000g \u2013 consider it a small price to pay for potential future friendship (or romance!).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Gift-Giving Galore:<\/strong> Just like when you first arrived in Stardew Valley, learn your ex&#8217;s likes and dislikes. Refer to the Stardew Valley Wiki or a handy guide. Regular gifting (twice a week) is key.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Daily Interactions:<\/strong> Talk to your ex every day. The dialogue might be generic, but consistent interaction is crucial for gaining friendship points.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Participate in Festivals:<\/strong> Festivals are excellent opportunities to earn extra friendship points through conversation and gift-giving.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Help with Quests:<\/strong> Keep an eye out for quests posted on the town bulletin board that involve your ex. Completing these quests will significantly boost your friendship.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Avoid Negative Actions:<\/strong> Obviously, don\u2019t give them gifts they hate, don\u2019t ignore them, and definitely don\u2019t give them wilted bouquets (unless, you know, that\u2019s your thing\u2026 but it won&#8217;t help with friendship).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Remember, it takes time and effort to rebuild any relationship, even in a pixelated world. Be patient, be consistent, and before you know it, you\u2019ll be best buds with your ex.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_about_Befriending_Exes_in_Stardew_Valley\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Befriending Exes in Stardew Valley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_remarry_my_ex_after_erasing_their_memory\"><\/span>Can I remarry my ex after erasing their memory?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes! After wiping their memory, they are effectively reset to their pre-marriage state. You can date them again, give them a <strong>bouquet<\/strong>, and eventually propose with a <strong>Mermaid&#8217;s Pendant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_other_spouses_be_affected_if_I_wipe_the_memory_of_one_ex\"><\/span>Will my other spouses be affected if I wipe the memory of one ex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, using the Dark Shrine of Memory wipes the memories of <em>all<\/em> your divorced spouses.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_try_to_befriend_my_ex_without_wiping_their_memory\"><\/span>What happens if I try to befriend my ex without wiping their memory?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They will likely have negative dialogue and refuse gifts. Befriending is extremely difficult, if not impossible, without the memory wipe.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_hearts_can_I_get_with_my_ex_after_the_divorce_but_before_the_memory_wipe\"><\/span>How many hearts can I get with my ex after the divorce but before the memory wipe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You will be stuck at zero hearts, and the negative dialogue will prevent any progress.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_friendship_decay_with_ex-spouses_after_divorce\"><\/span>Does friendship decay with ex-spouses after divorce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, unless you wipe their memory, friendship with ex-spouses will decay as with any other NPC you don&#8217;t interact with.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_unlock_the_Witchs_Hut\"><\/span>How do I unlock the Witch&#8217;s Hut?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Complete the <strong>&#8220;Goblin Problems&#8221; quest<\/strong>, which involves retrieving the Wizard&#8217;s Magic Ink from the Witch&#8217;s Hut. This becomes available after completing the Community Center or JojaMart questline.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_the_divorce_cost\"><\/span>How much does the divorce cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Divorce costs <strong>50,000g<\/strong> and can be initiated by interacting with the book in Mayor Lewis&#8217;s house.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Krobus_be_my_ex-roommate\"><\/span>Can Krobus be my ex-roommate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Krobus never marries you, but he can move in as a roommate. Divorcing him isn&#8217;t quite the same as divorcing a spouse, but you can ask him to move out. If you&#8217;re looking for more complex relationship dynamics, the Games Learning Society, available at <strong>GamesLearningSociety.org<\/strong>, explores how games simulate social interactions and decision-making.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_have_multiple_boyfriendsgirlfriends_in_Stardew_Valley\"><\/span>Can I have multiple boyfriends\/girlfriends in Stardew Valley?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can date multiple NPCs simultaneously. However, gifting someone of the same gender as your spouse may trigger jealousy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_gifts_to_give_to_rebuild_friendship\"><\/span>What are the best gifts to give to rebuild friendship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Each character has their unique preferences. Consult the Stardew Valley Wiki for detailed gift guides.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_jealousy_affect_friendship_with_my_ex\"><\/span>Does jealousy affect friendship with my ex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Jealousy only occurs when you are married and give a gift to someone of the same gender as your spouse and that person is your girlfriend\/boyfriend. Since you are no longer married to your ex and they have no memory of you, it will not affect friendship with your ex.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_easier_to_befriend_some_exes_than_others\"><\/span>Is it easier to befriend some exes than others?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some NPCs have easier-to-obtain loved gifts or are more frequently encountered around town, making them slightly easier to befriend. However, the core process remains the same for all.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_I_regret_divorcing_my_spouse_in_Stardew_Valley\"><\/span>What if I regret divorcing my spouse in Stardew Valley?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wiping their memory and romancing them again is your best option for repairing the relationship.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_divorced_from_another_player_in_multiplayer\"><\/span>Can I get divorced from another player in multiplayer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In multiplayer, you don&#8217;t get divorced in the same way you do with an NPC. Instead, you can simply remove the wedding ring given to you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_game_keep_track_of_how_many_times_Ive_divorced_someone\"><\/span>Does the game keep track of how many times I&#8217;ve divorced someone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, there is no in-game tracking of divorce history. You can erase their memory as many times as you can afford!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Heartbreak to Buddyhood: Befriending Your Ex in Stardew Valley So, you divorced your spouse in Stardew Valley. Maybe they were a bit too obsessed with their computer games (Sebastian!), or perhaps their foraging habits didn\u2019t quite mesh with your meticulously planned farm (Leah, we still love you!). Whatever the reason, you\u2019re now staring at &#8230; <a title=\"How do you befriend your ex in Stardew?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-befriend-your-ex-in-stardew\/\" aria-label=\"More on How do you befriend your ex in Stardew?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-272177","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272177","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=272177"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272177\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=272177"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=272177"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=272177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}