Part 75

Master friendship in The Sims 3! Learn about the 4 levels of friendship, from Stranger to Spouse, and how to build relationships to achieve your romantic and social goals.

This guide details the friendship levels in The Sims 3, ranging from -1 (Disliked, Enemy, Old Enemies) to 4 (Financée, Spouse). It also covers the process of building romantic relationships, from initial acquaintance to marriage, and the consequences of rejection or infidelity.

Friendship Levels:

1. Level -1: Disliked, Enemy, Old Enemies
2. Level 1: Acquaintance, Stranger, Distant Friend
3. Level 2: Friend, Good Friend, Old Friend, Romantic Interest, Ex, Ex Spouse
4. Level 3: Best Friend, Best Friends Forever, Partner
5. Level 4: Financée, Spouse

Building Romantic Relationships:

1. Meet and Talk: Initiate conversation with someone you are interested in.
2. Build Acquaintance: Start by building an acquaintance level.
3. Develop Friendship: Progress to a good friendship level.
4. Confess Attraction/Kiss: Use these social interactions to establish a romantic interest. A high friendship level increases the chance of success.
5. Rejection: If rejected, improve the relationship and try again. Repeated rejections can lead to being perceived as 'Creepy'.
6. Success: If accepted, you gain a romantic interest and unlock new romantic social interactions.

Marriage:

1. Propose to Go Steady: Stabilize the relationship.
2. Become Partners: This is a precursor to marriage.
3. Propose Marriage: Either Sim can propose.
4. Plan Ceremony: Choose between a private ceremony or a party.
5. Get Married: The relationship is finalized.

The Bad Path:

Relationships can be ruined by being a bad partner, leading to negative reactions. Alternatively, Sims can have affairs by flirting with and dating other Sims while already in a romantic relationship, potentially leading to confessions of attraction or kisses with the new interest.