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Now, with the introduction of a new \u201cRomantic Boundaries\u201d system, as per the official Sims blog, relationship penalties and jealousy have been removed, letting interested players now define how their Sims approach relationships in terms of exclusivity\u2060\u2014both physically and emotionally.\u00a0 The patch has also added new social options that will let Sims further explore polyamory without any hindrances. For many Sims players, especially those on console who can't use mods, this update is a gamechanger. Fans have already taken to Twitter (formerly X) to express their joy, with one player declaring, \"I needed this years ago when I made my Sims a throuple and they started all fighting and crying cuz they all got cheated on.\" Others also added they were eager to see new mods from the change. The introduction of polyamory broadens storytelling a lot. Players can now create and explore narratives that reflect a wider array of possible real-life dynamics. 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The patch has also added new social options that will let Sims further explore polyamory without any hindrances. For many Sims <\/em>players, especially those on console who can’t use mods, this update is a gamechanger. Fans have already taken to Twitter (formerly X) to express their joy, with one player declaring, “I needed this years ago when I made my Sims a throuple and they started all fighting and crying cuz they all got cheated on.” Others also added they were eager to see new mods from the change.<\/p>