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mitchiebanjo's avatar
6 years ago

I need help with romance.

I'm an S2 player who also appreciates S3. I haven't been able to play 3 for quite a long time but with a new computer I have finally got all of 3 installed and running beautifully. So although I've played 3 quite a bit in the past I haven't really done much with pairing up sims. I am having a hard time getting my friendships up high enough to even begin to flirt or anything. Sims keep getting mad at my sim over really stupid stuff which of course drops the relationship score. As I recall, getting to the point where your sim can actually get romantic with another sim is not unlike traversing a minefield.

Please give me some tips on how to get a little love. My sims need to breed.

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  • Either I'm really lucky, or my natural Hopeless Romantic, in myself, just knows how Sims respond to certain Interactions. I, also, have a Mod, that adds a little bit more of Friendly Interactions, but I can't remember what were the natural Interactions, to begin with. So, forgive me, if these Interactions are not available.

    Typically, my Sim will do a Friendly Introduction. Ask about Age, Career, Sign and/or if the Sim is Single. Talk about Books, Gardening, Art, Cooking, Movies, etc. (if available). Get to Know, Chat. Admire, Express Fondness, Friendly Hug. Check to see if we've reached at least Friendship Status before proceeding forward with Flirting, Complimenting Personality and Appearance, Amorous Hug, etc. Wait for the Sims to feel allured, to gain access to Hand Holding and/or Massage. Once the Sims feel irresistible, go in for the Kiss! I tend to like "Heat of the Moment Kiss". It's so adorable <3

    If you're working on your Romantic Relationships at night, look at the Stars, together <3
  • I usually spam up any actions relating to the other Sim's traits or job. Like if they are into cooking, ask or swap tips. If they are athletic enthuse about going to the gym or needing to work out.

    And in between those, I will slip in a joke or if there is an option to cheer them up, or something. To which, I guess you have to see how the conversation goes and how receptive, the other sim is to yours. Want to add, with Uni or Showtime installed, I also like sharing internet videos or talking about live shows with the other sim. As, I guess with my Sims. The friendlier and more approachable, they seem. Other Sims are like, we enjoy having her around. Let's invite her to parties and I even had an invite to move in once. So guess it never hurts to spam a lot of friendly interactions. And if the vibe is right, ask a sim on a date or do a heat of the moment kiss, and see what happens.

    But, if all else fails, when I move a new sim into town, I try and watch for the notices that may or may not pop up, about so and so may think there is a connection, between you and them. Cause then I know, that 9 times out of 10, romantic socials are gonna be way easy to get away with, and get my sim and the other one dating and all that in no time.

    The only time it gets tricky for me, is when the sim that gets attracted to mine has no sense of humor, isn't flirty, or has the never nude trait. All of which make it a bit, trying to romance the other sim. Not that I haven't succeeded once or twice and had one of my Sims get married to a sim like this. But yea, til said other sim is in my household and I can make them active, to give my sim some romancing in return. Then yeah it's a challenge, I he other way around.

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