How often do your sims go on dates
My sims rarely go on dates because I'd rather just have them hang out someplace and build romance that way. I don't really like the goals.
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I really love the date feature and after getting the Dining Out pack it's become a stable feature in almost (there have been and are a quite a few exceptions though for various reasons) all my Sims' social lives. Although, I don't always take them to a restaurant. I know I can't finish all the requirements for a successful date (like ordering a meal and such) but for me it's not a deal breaker.
For instance, my married gay couple have a favorite bar they prefer to go to (and also a favorite restaurant too). My now married and insane, no sorry, erratic Sim preferred parks and gyms to meet Sims. She didn't really go on dates, per se, but she and her husband have gone on a date or two at a restaurant after they got hitched and I have even seen them eating at one when I have had other Sims on a date. Some of my younger Sims like teens and some YAs prefer the nightclubs and bowling alleys.
I also take them on an unofficial dates, or more accurately having my Sims just hang out and get to know one another. I have a great park for that and I love the cafés. Or I did until the buying from the barista broke that is. I solved it by putting a nice cozy café in Willow Creek park and just hire a barista as needed. Meeting in a bar and even the bowling alley is great. I even have two clubs (one for elders and another for teens) where Sims can get to know each other for other reasons than sharing hobbies and helping each other advance for work.
For instance, my married gay couple have a favorite bar they prefer to go to (and also a favorite restaurant too). My now married and insane, no sorry, erratic Sim preferred parks and gyms to meet Sims. She didn't really go on dates, per se, but she and her husband have gone on a date or two at a restaurant after they got hitched and I have even seen them eating at one when I have had other Sims on a date. Some of my younger Sims like teens and some YAs prefer the nightclubs and bowling alleys.
I also take them on an unofficial dates, or more accurately having my Sims just hang out and get to know one another. I have a great park for that and I love the cafés. Or I did until the buying from the barista broke that is. I solved it by putting a nice cozy café in Willow Creek park and just hire a barista as needed. Meeting in a bar and even the bowling alley is great. I even have two clubs (one for elders and another for teens) where Sims can get to know each other for other reasons than sharing hobbies and helping each other advance for work.
