How to Romance Ashley

Learn how to romance Ashley Williams in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (ME1). Avoid Liara's advances and make the right dialogue choices to win Ashley's heart.

Alright, let's talk about romancing Ashley Williams in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. It's not too complicated, but you do have to be mindful of a few things, especially with Liara around. She's a bit of a complication, so we'll cover how to navigate that and make sure Ashley knows you're interested.

Complications with Liara:

So, Liara is naturally curious and will make advances towards Shepard. Ashley notices this, and if you're not careful, Ashley won't be convinced you're only interested in her. The key here is to avoid Renegade options when trying to reassure Ashley about Liara. If you've been flirting with both, you'll eventually have a showdown in the Comm Room. Here's how to handle it:

• To choose Ashley, pick the dialogue options “_It’s not like that_” and “_Goodbye Liara_”.
• If you say “_Don’t be_”, you'll choose Liara and lock yourself out of an Ashley romance.
• Picking “_Can’t I have both?_” will upset both ladies, locking you out of both romances. Interestingly, you can still romance Liara later if you choose this, but Ashley will be off the table.

Romance Summary:

To make sure you're on the right track with Ashley, here’s a quick rundown:

• Make sure you talk to Ashley after completing key missions like [Therum], [Feros], [Noveria], and [Virmire].
• Always lean towards Paragon dialogue options (the ones at the top right of the dialogue wheel). Steer clear of Renegade options (bottom right) when talking to Ashley.
• Use your best judgment: flirt with her, don't friend-zone her, and definitely don't tell her you're interested in other squad members.
• With Liara, do the opposite. Don't flirt with her, tell her you're interested in Ashley, avoid Renegade dialogue with her, or just give her some space on the Normandy.

If you manage to successfully romance Ashley, you'll unlock the 'Paramour I' achievement, which is awarded for establishing a romantic relationship in any of the Mass Effect games.