Two female Sims kissing in the trailer of The Sims 3: University Life
Interestingly, jealousy does not seem to play a role in this spin-off, and the player character is actively encouraged to form romantic attachments with literally every Sim they encounter to unlock all secrets in the game. This is because one of the main ways of generating currency and furthering quest objectives in the game is by revealing secrets, around 1 in 5 of which are only accessible after attaining a Level 4 romantic relationship with a new character. In The Sims 2 for PSP, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to complete the game without forming romantic relationships with both male and female Sims. When interacting with the Gypsy Matchmaker, Sims are given the option to choose a male or female date, regardless of their gender preference. Members of a joined same-sex couple may roll a want to adopt. If the Sim who calls the adoption agency is married or joined, their partner will be considered the co-parent of the adopted child, and will receive a line on the family tree. Same-sex couples can go steady with one another and get engaged in the same way as opposite-sex couples.Īll adult and elder Sims who have not lost a child to the Social Worker can adopt by using the Call.
In The Sims 2, there is the option of formalizing any romantic relationship, but with different titles for gay and lesbian couples ( Joined Union) and straight couples ( Marriage). In the console spin-off The Urbz: Sims in the City, there is a mission that actively requires the player character to become involved in a love triangle with a male and female Urb, though the player may choose one over the other. Due to the lack of formal relationships between Sims, any adults living in the household can then be regarded as the adopted baby's parents, at the discretion of the player. Therefore, once the "Marriage" or "Move In" interaction is completed, the game no longer distinguishes between gay or straight couples.Īll households containing two or more adult Sims can occasionally receive a random phone call asking them if they want to adopt a baby. However, marriage is not a recognized state in the game, only a brief social interaction, and no formal relationships exist between Sims. In The Sims, same-sex couples can move in together, but cannot marry. Possibilities for Sims in same-sex relationships The Sims When displaying gender preferences, SimPE divides those scores by 100, then rounds to the nearest tenth.