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[[File:Traits-Cropped.JPG|thumb|A Sim demonstrating the "Absent-Minded" trait via posturing in the Create a Sim when the trait is selected.]]
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'''Traits''' are the building blocks of a personality assigned to Sims in ''[[The Sims 3]]'', replacing the previous system of [[personality]] points. The traits also appear in ''[[The Sims Medieval]]''; this time, traits are adapted to the Medieval period. Traits effectively determine a Sim's behaviors, abilities, and their wishes, including their [[List of Lifetime Wishes|Lifetime Wishes]]. There are 63 traits in the base game. Three were added with ''[[World Adventures]]'', six with ''[[Ambitions]]'', one with ''[[Fast Lane Stuff]]'', two with ''[[Late Night]]'', two with ''[[Generations]]'', four with ''[[The Sims 3: Pets|Pets]]'', three with ''[[Showtime]]'', six with ''[[Supernatural]]'', two with ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons|Seasons]]'', three with ''[[The Sims 3: University Life|University Life]]'', two with ''[[The Sims 3: Island Paradise|Island Paradise]]'', and two with ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future|Into the Future]]'', adding up to a total of 99 normal traits.

Each trait is separated into one of four categories based on mental, physical, social, or lifestyle aspects of Sims' lives. For example, social traits may include Dislikes Children or Friendly, while lifestyle traits would consist of Technophobe or Daredevil. Traits are used to allow Sims a greater complexity in their daily routines over the points system. The more traits a Sim has, the more complex they will be, as a Sim with more personality traits will exhibit a wider range of behaviors than a Sim with only one.

Sims can attain traits in multiple ways. Ordinarily the player will assign a maximum of five traits to a young adult or older Sim in the [[Create a Sim#The Sims 3|Create a Sim]] screen under the "Personality" section. Traits can also be inherited via genetics from either parent, with babies and toddlers having two traits. If the toddler grows up well, the player will be able to choose a third trait for when the Sim becomes a child, and likewise a fourth when the Sim becomes a teen and finally a fifth trait when the Sim becomes a young adult. Furthermore, the [[Lifetime reward|Lifetime Reward]] "Midlife Crisis"{{vgversion|TS3:G}} allows the player to re-choose a Sim's traits.

There are limitations on the traits a Sim can have. Foremost, two traits may not contradict each other, such as the Good and Evil traits, or the Can't Stand Art and Artistic traits. Such traits are inherently built around opposing behaviors and intrinsically preclude the occurrence of the other. In addition, Sims may be unable to obtain traits based on their age; one example being that babies are unable to have the Charismatic trait or that only teens and older Sims can have the [[Hopeless Romantic]] trait.

Traits also grant Sims different abilities or specific actions which only Sims having those traits can do. Insane Sims are able to use the command "Talk to Self" to boost their own [[social]] motive, while vegetarian Sims are able to cook vegetarian alternatives to meals containing meat (though in ''Showtime'', all Sims are able to cook these meals, regardless of traits). Some traits can grant Sims special [[moodlet]]s, with loner Sims enjoying their solitude or hydrophobic Sims fearing swimming in the pool. Other traits allow Sims a greater affinity for certain tasks, such as angler Sims being more adept at [[fishing]] while genius Sims tend to learn more quickly. In this respect, the customization that players can give to Sims via the trait system can make the game more or less challenging while offering a greater deal of variety than was possible with the personality point system used in the game's predecessors.

Features comparable to traits in previous games in the series are [[Zodiac sign]]s and [[interest]]s.
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==Learning traits==
{{See also|Trait conflict}}
As Sims socialize with others, they may reveal their traits from certain interactions. For example, asking a Sim's career will reveal if they have [[Workaholic]] or [[Ambitious]] traits, or flirting with a Sim will reveal [[Flirty]] or [[Unflirty]] trait. Learning traits can be beneficial to Sims. If the Sim has the same trait as the other Sim, they will get a compatibility trait as well as a relationship boost. On the other hand, if they have any conflicting traits, they will get a negative relationship.

Learning traits is very important for [[Architectural Designer]] [[profession]]. Learning a client's traits is important in order to satisfy their desired objects, such as placing [[Bar (object)|bars]] for [[Party Animal]] clients, which will boost the scores. Aside from socializing, Sims can easily learn other Sims' traits from several methods:
*[[Perceptive]] trait has 35% chance of learning a trait while socializing.{{Vgversion|TS3:A}}
*Completing the Personable [[Charisma]] skill challenge will allow Sims to learn traits easier.
*'''Observant''' [[lifetime reward]] allows Sims to instantly learn 3 random traits of a Sim.
*Sims can learn all the traits by interviewing if they work in [[Journalism]] or [[Law Enforcement]] career, by interviewing using the mobile radio station{{Vgversion|TS3:UL}}, or by discussing renovation if they work in Architectural Designer profession{{Vgversion|TS3:A}}.
*[[Vampire (The Sims 3)|Vampires]] can read Sims' minds and learn their traits.{{Vgversion|TS3:LN}}
*[[Genie|Genies]] can ensorcel Sims outside the household to freely control them. Sometimes, the household members will randomly learn the ensorcelled Sim's traits.{{Vgversion|TS3:ST}}
*[[Alien|Aliens]] can scan Sims and learn their traits.{{Vgversion|TS3:S}}

==Hidden traits==
{{see also|Hidden trait}}
Hidden traits are traits in ''The Sims 3'' that cannot be seen in-game except when a Sim performs a related action autonomously or an unlocked interaction is available.

Hidden traits become available to Sims in specific careers, life states, or to babies with an NPC for a parent. The child might then get the appropriate hidden trait

==Additional traits==
{{Vgversion2|University Life}}
[[File:Extra trait panel.png|right|thumb]]
Sims are born with two traits, and gain an additional trait on aging up from toddler to child, from child to teen, and from teen to young adult. Therefore, a fully-grown Sim has five traits. With ''University Life'', it is possible to earn two additional traits, for a total of seven traits. The trait panel will still show only five traits, but when a Sim has more than five, a scroll bar will appear next to the traits.

The two additional traits are earned by:
#Completing a major / graduating from university. This trait slot has a red border.
#Reaching level 8 of a [[social group]]. This trait slot has a yellow border.

Sims cannot earn the extra trait slots multiple times, for example, by reaching level 8 in all social groups or completing multiple majors. If the requirement to earn an additional trait slot is completed more than once, a prompt will appear that will allow reconfirmation or replacement of the additional trait.


== List of traits ==
== List of traits ==
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There are a number of traits that were removed before the game was released. Some of them might be removed because they share similar purpose with an existing trait, or might raise the [[Wikipedia:ESRB|ESRB rating]], while some others were removed unexplained. Some removed traits have their own icons in the game files, while some are only mentioned in the old game strings.
There are a number of traits that were removed before the game was released. Some of them might be removed because they share similar purpose with an existing trait, or might raise the [[Wikipedia:ESRB|ESRB rating]], while some others were removed unexplained. Some removed traits have their own icons in the game files, while some are only mentioned in the old game strings.


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|width=50%|[[File:Trait Boring.png|left]]'''Boring'''
| width="50%" |[[File:Trait Boring.png|left]]'''Boring'''
''Boring Sims spout yawn inducing conversation topics that put others to sleep. Their jokes are terrible and they don't appreciate the funny jokes of others. Oftentimes they are satisfied doing nothing.''
''Boring Sims spout yawn inducing conversation topics that put others to sleep. Their jokes are terrible and they don't appreciate the funny jokes of others. Oftentimes they are satisfied doing nothing.''


Replaced with No Sense of Humor.
Replaced with No Sense of Humor.
|width=50%|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Braggart'''
| width="50%" |[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Braggart'''
''Braggarts enjoy talking about how awesome they are (even if they aren't) to others, all the time.''
''Braggarts enjoy talking about how awesome they are (even if they aren't) to others, all the time.''


Replaced with Snob.
Replaced with Snob.
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|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Chess Mastermind'''
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Chess Mastermind'''
''Sims that are Chess Masterminds always know exactly what to do with every piece on the board several moves before their opponents.''
''Sims that are Chess Masterminds always know exactly what to do with every piece on the board several moves before their opponents.''
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Replaced with Charismatic.
Replaced with Charismatic.
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|[[File:Trait Crybaby.png|left]]'''Crybaby'''
|[[File:Trait Crybaby.png|left]]'''Crybaby'''
''Crybabies have a tearful reaction to negative situations. They won't get mad, they won't get even, they'll just cry.''
''Crybabies have a tearful reaction to negative situations. They won't get mad, they won't get even, they'll just cry.''
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|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Disdains Dessert'''
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Disdains Dessert'''
''Sugar and excess calories just aren't for Sims that Disdain Dessert. For these Sims, desserts are off the menu.''
''Sugar and excess calories just aren't for Sims that Disdain Dessert. For these Sims, desserts are off the menu.''
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|[[File:Trait Dreamer.png|left]]'''Dreamer'''
|[[File:Trait Dreamer.png|left]]'''Dreamer'''
''Dreamers dream big! They never settle for the small stuff and are rewarded more when their wishes are satisfied.''
''Dreamers dream big! They never settle for the small stuff and are rewarded more when their wishes are satisfied.''
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Replaced with Childish.
Replaced with Childish.
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|[[File:Trait Gloomy.png|left]]'''Gloomy'''
|[[File:Trait Gloomy.png|left]]'''Gloomy'''
''Gloomy Sims see the negative side of everything and are rarely pleased.''
''Gloomy Sims see the negative side of everything and are rarely pleased.''
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Replaced with Flirty.
Replaced with Flirty.
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|[[File:Trait Greedy.png|left]]'''Greedy'''
|[[File:Trait Greedy.png|left]]'''Greedy'''
''Greedy Sims desire money with every fiber of their being. It drives them throughout life and at every turn.''
''Greedy Sims desire money with every fiber of their being. It drives them throughout life and at every turn.''
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Replaced with Technophobe.
Replaced with Technophobe.
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|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Hates Reading'''
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Hates Reading'''
''Sims that Hate Reading will never willingly pick up a book to read unless forced to do so. They always prefer to spend their time in other ways.''
''Sims that Hate Reading will never willingly pick up a book to read unless forced to do so. They always prefer to spend their time in other ways.''
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|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Likes Giving Hugs'''
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Likes Giving Hugs'''
''Hugs are hard to get just right. There are some great huggers out there, though. The best hugs are given by those who Like Giving Hugs!''
''Hugs are hard to get just right. There are some great huggers out there, though. The best hugs are given by those who Like Giving Hugs!''
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|[[File:Trait Materialistic.png|left]]'''Materialistic'''
|[[File:Trait Materialistic.png|left]]'''Materialistic'''
''Materialistic Sims love buying new things, and therefore tend to strive towards great wealth. They dream of owning the most expensive items and work hard towards that goal.''
''Materialistic Sims love buying new things, and therefore tend to strive towards great wealth. They dream of owning the most expensive items and work hard towards that goal.''
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It has the same description with Mean Spirited, which might mean this is the original name of the trait.
It has the same description with Mean Spirited, which might mean this is the original name of the trait.
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|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Pack-Rat'''
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Pack-Rat'''
''Pack Rats love to be surrounded by stuff and hate it when things are thrown away. Such a waste!''
''Pack Rats love to be surrounded by stuff and hate it when things are thrown away. Such a waste!''
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Replaced with Neurotic.
Replaced with Neurotic.
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|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Plain'''
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Plain'''
''What's there to say about Plain Sims?''
''What's there to say about Plain Sims?''
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Similar to '''Stone Hearted''' lifetime reward.
Similar to '''Stone Hearted''' lifetime reward.
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|[[File:Trait Rude.png|left]]'''Rude'''
|[[File:Trait Rude.png|left]]'''Rude'''
''Rude Sims love to mock and insult others with harsh words. A sneer is often found on their faces, and apologies never escape their lips.''
''Rude Sims love to mock and insult others with harsh words. A sneer is often found on their faces, and apologies never escape their lips.''
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This trait is similar to Mean and Mean Spirited, as well as its description.
This trait is similar to Mean and Mean Spirited, as well as its description.
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|[[File:Trait Shy (removed).png|left]]'''Shy'''
|[[File:Trait Shy (removed).png|left]]'''Shy'''
''Shy Sims will never approach anyone that isn't a friend and tend to stick to their rooms if they are able. They are also uncomfortable around large crowds of people.''
''Shy Sims will never approach anyone that isn't a friend and tend to stick to their rooms if they are able. They are also uncomfortable around large crowds of people.''
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Replaced with Hot-Headed.
Replaced with Hot-Headed.
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|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Stupid'''
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Stupid'''
''The road to knowledge is a slow one for Stupid Sims. They just don't get things. It's not their fault - they try real hard!''
''The road to knowledge is a slow one for Stupid Sims. They just don't get things. It's not their fault - they try real hard!''
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Replaced with Schmoozer.
Replaced with Schmoozer.
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|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Unforgiving'''
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Unforgiving'''


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Replaced with Snob. Similar to [[Diva]].
Replaced with Snob. Similar to [[Diva]].
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|[[File:Trait Wanton.png|left]]'''Wanton'''
|[[File:Trait Wanton.png|left]]'''Wanton'''


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A Sim demonstrating the "Absent-Minded" trait via posturing in the Create a Sim when the trait is selected.

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List of traits

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Absent-minded
Artistic
Avant garde
Bookworm
Can't stand art
Computer whiz
Eccentric

Excitable
Gatherer
Genius
Green thumb
Handy
Insane
Natural cook

Neurotic
Nurturing
Perceptive
Photographer's eye
Savvy sculptor
Unstable
Virtuoso

Athletic
Brave
Clumsy
Couch potato
Coward
Disciplined

Heavy sleeper
Hydrophobic
Light sleeper
Loves the cold
Loves the heat
Loves to swim

Lucky
Neat
Never nude
Sailor
Slob
Unlucky

Born salesperson
Brooding
Charismatic
Commitment issues
Dislikes children
Diva
Dramatic
Easily impressed
Flirty
Friendly
Good sense of humor

Great kisser
Grumpy
Hopeless romantic
Inappropriate
Irresistible
Loner
Loser
Mean spirited
Mooch
Natural born performer
No sense of humor

Party animal
Proper
Schmoozer
Shy
Snob
Social butterfly
Socially awkward
Supernatural fan
Supernatural skeptic
Unflirty

Adventurous
Ambitious
Angler
Animal lover
Bot fan
Cat person
Childish
Daredevil
Dog person
Eco-friendly

Equestrian
Evil
Family-oriented
Frugal
Good
Hates the outdoors
Hot-headed
Kleptomaniac
Loves the outdoors
Night owl

Over-emotional
Perfectionist
Rebellious
Star quality
Technophobe
Vegetarian
Vehicle enthusiast
Workaholic

Allergic to fur
Conversationalist
Cultured
Easily Bored
Easy going
Flip flopper

Gadget geek
Hyperactive
Loves water
Megalomaniac
Outgoing
Paranoid

People pleaser
Procrastinator
Shy
Sleaze
Vain
Witty

Hidden traits
From birth From childhood From teenagehood

Absent-Minded
Artistic
Athletic
Brave
Clumsy
Couch Potato
Disciplined
Easily Impressed
Eccentric
Evil
Excitable
Friendly
Genius
Good
Grumpy
Hates the Outdoors
Heavy Sleeper
Insane
Light Sleeper
Loner
Loves the Cold
Loves the Heat
Loves the Outdoors
Neurotic
Perceptive
Sailor
Slob
Virtuoso

Adventurous
Ambitious
Angler
Animal Lover
Bookworm
Bot Fan
Can't Stand Art
Cat Person
Computer Whiz
Coward
Daredevil
Diva
Dog Person
Eco-Friendly
Equestrian
Family-Oriented
Frugal
Good Sense of Humor
Hot-Headed
Hydrophobic
Inappropriate
Kleptomaniac
Loser
Loves To Swim
Lucky
Mean Spirited
Mooch
Neat
Never Nude
Night Owl
No Sense of Humor
Over-Emotional
Party Animal
Perfectionist
Photographer's Eye
Rebellious
Shy
Snob
Star Quality
Supernatural Fan
Technophobe
Unlucky
Unstable
Vegetarian
Vehicle Enthusiast
Workaholic

Avant Garde
Born Salesperson
Brooding
Charismatic
Childish
Commitment Issues
Dislikes Children
Dramatic
Flirty
Gatherer
Great Kisser
Green Thumb
Handy
Hopeless Romantic
Irresistible
Natural Born Performer
Natural Cook
Nurturing
Proper
Savvy Sculptor
Schmoozer
Social Butterfly
Socially Awkward
Supernatural Skeptic
Unflirty

Removed traits

There are a number of traits that were removed before the game was released. Some of them might be removed because they share similar purpose with an existing trait, or might raise the ESRB rating, while some others were removed unexplained. Some removed traits have their own icons in the game files, while some are only mentioned in the old game strings.

Boring

Boring Sims spout yawn inducing conversation topics that put others to sleep. Their jokes are terrible and they don't appreciate the funny jokes of others. Oftentimes they are satisfied doing nothing.

Replaced with No Sense of Humor.

Braggart

Braggarts enjoy talking about how awesome they are (even if they aren't) to others, all the time.

Replaced with Snob.

Chess Mastermind

Sims that are Chess Masterminds always know exactly what to do with every piece on the board several moves before their opponents.

Replaced with Genius. Might correspond to chess.

Conversationalist

Conversationalists love a good conversation with family and friends. They can keep almost any conversation from going south.

Replaced with Charismatic.

Crybaby

Crybabies have a tearful reaction to negative situations. They won't get mad, they won't get even, they'll just cry.

Replaced with Over-Emotional.

Disdains Dessert

Sugar and excess calories just aren't for Sims that Disdain Dessert. For these Sims, desserts are off the menu.

Dreamer

Dreamers dream big! They never settle for the small stuff and are rewarded more when their wishes are satisfied.

Replaced with Ambitious.

Easily Bored

Easily Bored Sims find small talk incredibly mundane. They also need to be entertained more frequently than the average Sim.

Replaced with Childish.

Gloomy

Gloomy Sims see the negative side of everything and are rarely pleased.

Replaced with Grumpy.

Good at Massages

Sims that are Good at Massages give amazing massages. They have the gift of incredible hands.

Replaced with Flirty.

Greedy

Greedy Sims desire money with every fiber of their being. It drives them throughout life and at every turn.

Hates Computers

Sims that Hate Computers will never use a computer willingly. They hate the machines, for no apparent reason.

Replaced with Technophobe.

Hates Reading

Sims that Hate Reading will never willingly pick up a book to read unless forced to do so. They always prefer to spend their time in other ways.

Counterpart of Bookworm.

Likes Giving Hugs

Hugs are hard to get just right. There are some great huggers out there, though. The best hugs are given by those who Like Giving Hugs!

Materialistic

Materialistic Sims love buying new things, and therefore tend to strive towards great wealth. They dream of owning the most expensive items and work hard towards that goal.

Counterpart of Frugal.

Mean

Mean Sims love to fight, mostly because they never lose in a brawl. They take satisfaction with every new Enemy made and dream of new ways to be nasty to others.

It has the same description with Mean Spirited, which might mean this is the original name of the trait.

Pack-Rat

Pack Rats love to be surrounded by stuff and hate it when things are thrown away. Such a waste!

Paranoid

Paranoid Sims are constantly looking over their shoulder for unexpected threats. They see the truth... everywhere.

Replaced with Neurotic.

Plain

What's there to say about Plain Sims?

Quick Recovery

Broken promises will no longer lead to disappointment. Get back on your feet and go!

Similar to Stone Hearted lifetime reward.

Rude

Rude Sims love to mock and insult others with harsh words. A sneer is often found on their faces, and apologies never escape their lips.

Replaced with Mean Spirited.

Ruffian

Sims that are Ruffians are typically up for a brawl. The decision is easier to make when you know you'll never lose, naturally.

This trait is similar to Mean and Mean Spirited, as well as its description.

Shy

Shy Sims will never approach anyone that isn't a friend and tend to stick to their rooms if they are able. They are also uncomfortable around large crowds of people.

Replaced with Loner.

Stubborn

Stubborn Sims have a really difficult time accepting apologies and tend to hold grudges for a long time.

Replaced with Hot-Headed.

Stupid

The road to knowledge is a slow one for Stupid Sims. They just don't get things. It's not their fault - they try real hard!

Replaced with Absent-Minded.

Sweet Talker

Sweet Talkers are the best suck-ups in school, at work, or even when complimenting their friends and neighbors. They love to flatter and are very good at it.

Replaced with Schmoozer.

Unforgiving

Only referenced in Personas.xml game file.

Vain

Vain Sims love to admire themselves in the mirror and they will never turn down a compliment. As far as they are concerned, the sun revolves around them.

Replaced with Snob. Similar to Diva.

Wanton

Scrapped for game rating. It has no description.

Worrywart

Worrywarts are easily stressed by the smallest problem and have a hard time getting back to a normal, relaxed state of mind. They take solace in sharing their worries with others.

Replaced with Neurotic.

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