Catch 22 Problem! How would you solve this??
**If you are unfamiliar with this saying, a catch 22 problem is one which has no easy solution. In fact, every solution presents a new problem. (https://www.thefreedictionary.com/Catch-22) ======...
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@Goulsquash - LOL'd at the thought of a 'partner swap'!
@Bettyboop55 - Your suggestion got me to thinking, 'Exactly how are things in Jamie's home?', so I switched household to see and the picture ain't pretty, Thornton has the strongest relationship with the local bartender, who is an 'old Friend'. He has barely any relationship with Jamie. Likewise, Jamie's strongest relationship is with Angelo. Playing as Jamie, I had her go over to see Maria. When Maria saw her she instantly put the 'Blue Lonely' icon in her thought bubble. When I had Jamie pick her up she just screamed her head off and the icon turned Red (Extreme Loneliness). Jamie got a moodlet that said "If the baby can't be quieted, it's best to get as far away as possible." And, an option to 'Complain about the baby' to Angelo. I sent Jamie home and quit the game without saving.
Reloaded the game, reset the Sims and, played as my normal household until Jamie got off from work. Then I switched households again. Playing as Jamie I sent her over to the see her daughter. When Maria saw her she didn't have the 'blue lonely icon' in her thought bubble, which was a good sign. However, when I had Jamie pick her up she began screaming her head off again and the red 'Extremely Lonely' icon reappeared. Jamie received the crying Baby' moodlet which had no time limit underneath it. I had Jamie do all of the social interactions with her but, Maria still had the 'Red Extremely Lonely' icon in her dialog balloon.
I'm beginning to think I may have to move everyone into the same household. Or, wait until Maria is a child to work on their relationship. Currently, the only way I can get their relationship to climb is if they (Angelo, Maria & Jamie) all watch TV together. I am really baffled as to why Maria can't stand the sight of her mother. I hope this doesn't carry on into childhood. I've never been in such a tight spot like this with any of my Sims. Maybe I should break their bloodline and later reconnect it with NRaas' Master Controller(?). I honestly don't know which path to take.
In addition to all of that, it seems both Jamie and Thornton have been demoted in their careers!
EDIT For: Wrong word usage.
@Bettyboop55 - Your suggestion got me to thinking, 'Exactly how are things in Jamie's home?', so I switched household to see and the picture ain't pretty, Thornton has the strongest relationship with the local bartender, who is an 'old Friend'. He has barely any relationship with Jamie. Likewise, Jamie's strongest relationship is with Angelo. Playing as Jamie, I had her go over to see Maria. When Maria saw her she instantly put the 'Blue Lonely' icon in her thought bubble. When I had Jamie pick her up she just screamed her head off and the icon turned Red (Extreme Loneliness). Jamie got a moodlet that said "If the baby can't be quieted, it's best to get as far away as possible." And, an option to 'Complain about the baby' to Angelo. I sent Jamie home and quit the game without saving.
Reloaded the game, reset the Sims and, played as my normal household until Jamie got off from work. Then I switched households again. Playing as Jamie I sent her over to the see her daughter. When Maria saw her she didn't have the 'blue lonely icon' in her thought bubble, which was a good sign. However, when I had Jamie pick her up she began screaming her head off again and the red 'Extremely Lonely' icon reappeared. Jamie received the crying Baby' moodlet which had no time limit underneath it. I had Jamie do all of the social interactions with her but, Maria still had the 'Red Extremely Lonely' icon in her dialog balloon.
I'm beginning to think I may have to move everyone into the same household. Or, wait until Maria is a child to work on their relationship. Currently, the only way I can get their relationship to climb is if they (Angelo, Maria & Jamie) all watch TV together. I am really baffled as to why Maria can't stand the sight of her mother. I hope this doesn't carry on into childhood. I've never been in such a tight spot like this with any of my Sims. Maybe I should break their bloodline and later reconnect it with NRaas' Master Controller(?). I honestly don't know which path to take.
In addition to all of that, it seems both Jamie and Thornton have been demoted in their careers!
EDIT For: Wrong word usage.
