The Sims 3: Cheating & Relationships Guide

Q: What happens if you cheat in The Sims 3?

Cheating in The Sims 3 can have severe consequences for your Sim's relationships. The severity of the penalty depends on the action and whether it's witnessed. Breakups and divorces are permanent.

Q: How to avoid relationship damage in The Sims 3?

Cheating in The Sims 3 can have severe consequences for your Sim's relationships. The severity of the penalty depends on the action and whether it's witnessed. Breakups and divorces are permanent.

Q: How to get the Betrayed moodlet in The Sims 3?

Cheating in The Sims 3 can have severe consequences for your Sim's relationships. The severity of the penalty depends on the action and whether it's witnessed. Breakups and divorces are permanent.

Q: Can you divorce in The Sims 3?

Cheating in The Sims 3 can have severe consequences for your Sim's relationships. The severity of the penalty depends on the action and whether it's witnessed. Breakups and divorces are permanent.

Q: How do Sims meet each other in The Sims 3?

Cheating in The Sims 3 can have severe consequences for your Sim's relationships. The severity of the penalty depends on the action and whether it's witnessed. Breakups and divorces are permanent.

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Walkthrough

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Developing a New Romantic Interest: If you are already in a relationship and develop another romantic interest, you are on thin ice.
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Consequences of Being Caught: If caught interacting with a new interest in front of your partner, you will face serious trouble. Actions are safe as long as your partner doesn't know.
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Flirting: If caught flirting, the relationship takes a small hit, which can be repaired later. This is considered minor damage.
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Hugging or Kissing: If caught hugging or kissing your romantic interest, the relationship suffers a deeper hit. The cheated-upon Sim will receive the 'Betrayed' moodlet.
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Making Out or WooHooing: If caught Making Out or WooHooing another Sim, the relationship is essentially destroyed. The cheated-upon Sim also receives the 'Betrayed' moodlet. This is compared to using a sledgehammer to cut paper.
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Wider Relationship Impact: Relationships with other Sims who know both parties involved, as well as family members who witness the cheating, will also take a dive.
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Witnesses: If a witness to the cheating tells the cheated-upon Sim, their relationship will also suffer.
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Ending Relationships: If a relationship becomes shaky due to cheating or negative interactions, you can use the 'divorce' or 'break up' interaction. There is no counseling; once you break up or divorce, the person becomes your ex.
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Player Control: Sims do not autonomously engage in these social interactions. You must actively direct your Sim to create these dramatic scenarios.

Tips

Be discreet when pursuing new romantic interests to avoid damaging existing relationships.
Understand that certain actions have more severe consequences than others.
Prepare for negative moodlets for the Sim being cheated on.
Recognize that breakups and divorces are final in the game.
If you want to create dramatic relationship storylines, you will need to manually control your Sims' actions.

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