
Sims with the Commitment Issues trait need a very high long-term relationship to get married.To get married use the "Get Married" social at a wedding party or just use the "Have Private Marriage" social to enjoy a small ceremony. Once engaged the Sims can start planning the wedding if they want to. From there the two Sims can move to Fiancé by using the "Propose Marriage" social. An accepted "Propose Going Steady" when the relationship is Hot for both Sims will result in the Sims becoming partners. When two Sims have a high enough long-term relationship, options to take the relationship to the next level will become available. To remedy this, try using Friendly or Amusing socials to turn the conversation around. These short-term contexts have an effect on the long-term relationship, meaning the long-term relationship will take a hit. Persistent rejected romantic advances will lead to "Odd" or "Creepy" short-term context. If a romantic social is rejected, the advancing Sim will get the "Awkward" short-term context.Sims with the Unflirty trait don't like romantic situations and it is difficult for them to love.Sims with the Commitment Issues trait will react poorly to romantic situations.With enough romantic and friendly socials, your Sims will soon have the options to go steady, woo-hoo, get engaged, and eventually get married. The best way to build a romance is to work on a friendship and when it is high enough start using Romantic socials. Two Sims must have a high enough long-term relationship in order to be romantic with each other. Chatting with co-workers outside of work can lead to promotions.Social is a need unless your Sim has the Loner trait.Positive moodlets are the key to earning Lifetime Rewards. (Good friends, best friends, get engaged etc.) Having friends results in opportunities and positive moodlets. Some Sims want to have long-term relationships with other Sims.Using a lot of "Friendly" social options and socials directly related to positive traits a Sim has (such as the Ambitious trait) are a good way to boost a friendship. To build up good relationships with Sims, call them on the phone and invite them over. Charisma Skill: Sims with the Charisma skill that have made atleast 20 friendships have the advantage of no relationship decay.Sims need to keep in touch to avoid relationships becoming too low. Relationship Decay: Relationships between Sims decay every day.Example "John thinks Paul is being sociable." or "Mary thinks Peter is being friendly." Here is a list of the short-term contexts : Awkward, Amusing, Creepy, Drab, Dull, Friendly, Frightening, Funny, Hilarious, Hot, Impolite, Insufferably Tedious, Insulting, Odd, OK, Seductive, Steamed, Unforgivably Rude, Very Awkward, Very Friendly, Very Scary.

Short-Term Context is in the upper left hand corner of the screen when two Sims are having a conversation.

Short-Term Context: Short-Term Context is what a Sim thinks about another Sim during a conversation.

Get married using the "Private Wedding" or "Get Married At Wedding Party" social.

Use "Declare Nemesis" social and relationship is below zero. Use the "Kiss" or "Confess Attraction" social successfully. (Teens only.) Use the "Best Friend Forever" Social and stay above 60 in the relationship. Relationship has been above 40 for at least 14 days. Long-Term Relationships Long-Term Relationshipįriends, then relationship drops below 40 but above 20. As the number increases, there are more visitor privileges available. At "1", Sims can do basic things like eat food that is offered to them, clean dishes and use the bathroom. Visitor Privileges are things a Sim can do on another Sim's lot.
