Social interaction

Social interactions are any actions between two or more Sims in The Sims Series. They will either raise or lower relationship scores between the active Sims and this can result in unlocking more interactions to choose from.

In The Sims 2: Nightlife and later, interactions marked with lightning bolts are ones that appear earlier in the relationship than they normally would, as a result of chemistry between the two Sims. While good chemistry between two Sims will make it easier for all interactions to pass, interactions marked with a lightning bolt may still fail. Conversely, if two Sims are incompatible, they will have negative chemistry, and actions will fail more often.

Friendly interactions
Friendly interactions are interactions that result in, or are likely to result in improved Sim relationships.


 * Influence
 * Ask
 * Join
 * Talk/Chat
 * Tip (Service NPCs)
 * Play
 * Entertain
 * Admire
 * Apologize
 * Smooth Apology
 * Gestures/Greetings
 * Give Gift
 * Impress
 * Cheer Up
 * Dance with/Dance Together
 * Tickle
 * Hug
 * Dare


 * Compliment
 * Ask About Day
 * Gossip
 * Get to Know
 * Tell Story/Tell Funny Story/Tell Dramatic Story
 * Make Funny Face
 * Talk about ...
 * Enthuse about ...
 * Ask if Sim Slept Well
 * Confess to Cheating
 * Console
 * Enthuse/Boast About...
 * Feel Tummy
 * Request Feel Tummy
 * Announce Pregnancy
 * Announce Promotion
 * Ask About Career
 * Kiss and Make Up

Romantic interactions
Some interactions can only be unlocked when the two Sims have reached a certain relationship level, and enough romantic interactions have been made immediately beforehand.
 * Take Romantic Photo Together
 * Romantic Hug
 * Amorous Hug
 * Leap Into Arms
 * Goose
 * Squeeze
 * Compliment Appearance / Personality
 * Confess Attraction
 * Pickup Line
 * Flirt
 * Dirty Joke
 * Flirtatious Joke
 * Hit On
 * Whisper In Ear
 * Gaze Into Eyes
 * Wink
 * Embrace
 * Hold Hands
 * Give Backrub / Massage
 * First Kiss
 * Blow a Kiss
 * Peck
 * Shy Kiss
 * Kiss If Nightlife or later is installed, if a Sim has a positive chemistry with another Sim, they may kiss them when they say goodbye to them, even if they've only just met. However this won't count as a romantic interaction, nor will the Sims get a memory of kissing one another.
 * Tender Kiss
 * Kiss Hand
 * Kiss Up Arm
 * Rebound Kiss
 * Romantic Kiss
 * Dance Kiss
 * Heat of the Moment Kiss
 * Dip Kiss
 * Suck Face
 * Smooch
 * Make Out
 * Propose Going Steady
 * Propose Engagement
 * Propose Marriage
 * Have Private Wedding
 * Cuddle
 * Play in bed with / WooHoo
 * Juiced WooHoo & Kiss
 * Cinnamon WooHoo & Kiss
 * Try For Baby
 * Suggestion
 * Wolf Whistle
 * Charm
 * Caress / Stroke Cheek
 * Sweet Talk
 * Serenade

Mean interactions
Mean interactions are interactions that result in, or are likely to result in reduced Sim relationships.
 * Prank. Can be done by children and up. It can involve a joybuzzer, waterballon, phone, or other object. Sims think it's either funny or mean, depending on their relationship with the prankster and their traits.
 * Nag/Lecture
 * Push
 * Poke
 * Argue
 * Throw Drink
 * Insult
 * Brag
 * Attack/Fight
 * Mock (trait)
 * Accuse of (trait)
 * Petty Jab
 * Imply Mother is Llama (Sim) / Chupacabra (Vampire) / Poodle (Werewolf) / Glowbug (Fairy)
 * Scare
 * Yell at
 * Slap
 * Declare (Sim) a Nemesis
 * Break Up
 * Patronize. Can be done by Young Adults, Adults and Elders towards Teens and Children. Also works if the Sim in question is a Teen performing it on a Child.

Special interactions
Special interactions can only be performed with or by certain types of characters.
 * "Plead for..." (life of loved one) from Sim to the Grim Reaper
 * "Request membership" from Sim to Garden Club Member.
 * "First Kiss" is only for Sims who haven't kissed anyone yet.
 * "Family kiss" between family members and in-laws.
 * "Encourage" from older family members to younger ones.
 * "Cast..." from Witches to Sims.
 * "Bleh!" from Vampires to Sims.
 * "Grrr!" Werewolves to Sims.

Life state interactions
In The Sims 3, there are special interactions that can only be performed by specific life states.

Friendly Interactions

 * Talk About Sand
 * Talk About Mummification
 * Talk About Eyeliner Secrets
 * Talk About Egyptian Pantheon

Friendly Interactions

 * Enthuse About Tasty Scrap
 * Complain About Rusty Joints
 * Boast About Computing Power
 * Talk About Oil Brands
 * Show Off Features

Friendly Interactions

 * Confess to Being a Vampire
 * Deny Being a Vampire
 * Hypnotic Gaze
 * Show Off Teeth (From Vampires to Vampires or Werewolves)

Mean Interactions

 * Intimidate

Special Interactions

 * Drink
 * Offer to Turn

Special Interactions

 * Banish Sim
 * Magically Clean Sim

Friendly Interactions

 * Enthuse About Magic
 * Brag About Broom Riding

Special Interactions

 * Cast Charm
 * Cast Curse
 * Cast Spell
 * Challange to Spellcasting Duel (From Witches to Witches)

Friendly Interactions

 * Brag About Playing Pranks
 * Playful Pester
 * Tell a Fairy Tale
 * Talk About Flowers
 * Play Tag With Werewolf (From Fairies to Werewolves)
 * Brag About Wing Color (From Fairies to Fairies)
 * Brag About Playing Pranks (From Fairies to Fairies)
 * Fairy Frolic (From Fairies to Fairies)
 * Talk About Flight Experience (From Fairies to Fairies)

Mean Interactions

 * Demonstrate Bite Strength (From Fairies to Vampires)

Special Interactions

 * Play Fairy Trick

Friendly Interactions

 * Complain About Werewolf Curse
 * Apologize for Becoming a Werewolf (Only available after transforming from werewolf form to human form)

Friendly Interactions

 * Sniff Inappropriately

Romantic Interactions

 * Nuzzle (Both of the Sims must be in Werewolf form)

Mean Interactions

 * Cursed Bite
 * Growl At

Friendly Interactions

 * Show Off Teeth (From Werewolves to Werewolves or Vampires)

Funny Interactions

 * Joke About Shedding

Romantic Interactions

 * Flower Kiss

Friendly Interactions

 * Talk About Kelp Recipes
 * Talk About Sharks
 * Enthuse About Diving

Interactions Available Without Any Trait Chips

 * Explain Function
 * Talk About Becoming More Human
 * Scan Target
 * Request Tune Up

Interactions Only Available With Friendly Functions Trait Chip

 * Enthuse About Helping People

Interactions Only Available With Efficient Trait Chip

 * Enthuse About Superior Robot Abilities

Interactions Only Available With Capacity to Love Trait Chip

 * Upload True Feelings
 * Give Spark Kiss (From Plumbots to Plumbots)

Interactions Only Available With Mood Adjuster Trait Chip

 * Who Wants a Body Massage

Interactions Only Available With Sinister Circuits Trait Chip

 * Sinister Shock
 * Complain About Puny Humans

Interactions Only Available With Sentience Trait Chip

 * Debate Plumbot Rights
 * Enthuse About Individuality