The Sims 2: Nightlife/Dates

Dating is a new way in The Sims 2 Nightlife to improve a relationship between two sims. With the attraction and chemistry system introduced in this expansion pack, improving your romance should be a breeze. In this article, we reveiw date mechanics to help you utilise this new system to your advantage.

Who to Date
Firstly, you have to choose who you want to date. Since dating is a romantic action, you can only date sims that you can have a romantic relationship with(e.g. Teens can only date teens. Adults can't date children). You can't date blood relatives either. Other than these restrictions, you can date whoever you want.

Starting to Date
There are four ways to get a date. Asking for a blind date gives you a random sim. This sim will not be in a commited relationship with any other sim.
 * Ask...On Date. Asking in person.
 * Call...Ask Out On Date. Asking over the phone.
 * Being asked by another sim over the phone.
 * Ask for Blind Date. Interaction on the Gypsy Matchmaker.