Fighting

Fighting is the most negative social interaction in all games in The Sims series. When two Sims dislike each other enough, they can start a full on fistfight.

When fighting occurs a cartoon-styled cloud of smoke will appear and obscure most of the fighting. Sims with higher Body or Athletic skill  skill are more likely to win the fight. The Police Officer and the Burglar will fight if the police are called in a robbery.

The Sims
In The Sims the cloud of smoke will completely obscure the fight.

If a Sim loses a fight, they will leave the neighborhood forever. Children can also have fights, but they will never leave town if they lose.

The Sims 2
Fights in The Sims 2 are far more graphic and violent. Through some techniques, the Sims are fully visble, and the illusional cloud is not there at all. Sims with higher body skills are more likely to win fights.

During a fight, other Sims will react based on their personality. Mean Sims will taunt the fighters, nice Sims will be concerned, and shy Sims will run and hide. If one Sim cheers for a certain Sim in a fight, he/she is more likely to win.

If a Sim catches their children fighting, they will lecture the child.

After a fight, the Sims involved get a memory of winning or losing a fight.

The Sims 3
Fighting returns in The Sims 3 with a few changes. Besides high Athletic skill, Sims with the Evil or Mean Spirited traits are more likely to win fights. On the other hand, Cowards and Losers are less likely to win fights. The Martial Arts skill improves winning chances even more.

If a Sim wins a fight, they will recive the 'Winner' moodlet. If they lose, they receive the 'Humiliated' and 'Sore' Moodlets.