THE SIMS 4 / RELATIONSHIPS
Relationships
Friendship, romance, social events and autonomy.
8 entriesReviewed 2026-10-27
ENCYCLOPEDIA / RELATIONSHIPS
Relationships reference library
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BASE / GENERAL · RelationshipsFriendship Mechanics
Friendship develops through social interaction and shared activities over time.
BASE / GENERAL · RelationshipsRomance Mechanics
Romance is a separate axis from friendship and changes with interactions and context.
BASE / GENERAL · RelationshipsMarriage and Engagement
Marriage is a household relationship milestone that can follow a successful engagement.
BASE / GENERAL · RelationshipsHousehold Moving
Sims can change household composition and residential arrangements through management tools.
BASE / GENERAL · RelationshipsSocial Events and Parties
Social events support gatherings and may provide specific objectives or rewards.
DLC REQUIRED · RelationshipsCompatibility and Attraction
Different relationship systems can be affected by installed expansions such as Growing Together and Lovestruck.
BASE / GENERAL · RelationshipsHousehold Autonomy
Autonomy affects how Sims act when not directly controlled.
BASE / GENERAL · RelationshipsRelationship Repair
Damaged friendship and romance bars can sometimes be rebuilt with suitable interactions.
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