Romantic interest in extended family?

[coolsim9999999]

One of my Sims has a romantic interest in his mother-in-law (his great-mother-in-law?.)  I meant to say --- she's one generation older than I originally wrote.  He autonomously  gave her an enchanting introduction, and then, I saw that he had a romantic interest in her, as well as with his wife (her daughter.)   Does this type of thing happen often (or has it been lately)?

I had him invite his mother-in-law to hang out, and when she arrived, he insulted and yelled at her.  Now, they slightly dislike each other, but still have a romantic bar (which has turned from slightly pink to slightly red.

However, I have a "programming homework club" for my main Sims, and he and his mother-in-law are both in that club.  I don't want their relationship to change back to a romantic relationship of any kind.

Any suggestions?  I can't delete her because she's so important in this family, but I don't want cheating --- especially within the family.  It's not a legacy or dynasty --- it's almost like a legacy, though (my main family --- the Sullivans.

[MrsFlynn]

I searched on the issue and found something similar that is marked as "fixed" but it doesn't seem to be really fixed. Also, it's most current post was about a year ago.

[FIXED] Child aged Sim is "romantic interest" of his Father and vice-versa
http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-4-Bug-Reports/FIXED-Child-aged-Sim-is-quot-romantic-interest-quot-of-his/td-p/4448010

The work-around offered is a cheat.

Use this cheats to remove the relationship: https://www.reddit.com/r/sims4Cheats/wiki/index#wiki_relationships

The thread may be worth taking a look at, clicking Me Too and post your experience. Even if it's just to let 'em know that the issue is still around.

You mentioned your playing a somewhat of a legacy family. So this work-around may not work for you, according to what Crinrict says in the thread.

Quote from Crinrict:

This issue is supposed to be fixed but if you still have the issue, make sure it's not a legacy issues. Affected Sims won't be fixed.

Use this cheats to remove the relationship: https://www.reddit.com/r/sims4Cheats/wiki/index#wiki_relationships

Do feel free to post if you have this on new games.

[coolsim9999999]

Thanks a lot.  I will try that.  I hope this works, so the family can still be happy.

[scoed]

You could have your sim become a Vamp, level up until you can get "Manipulate Life Spirit", drain the mother-in-law and reset their relationship, and then drink the cure. No cheats. just lots of game play.

[Playalot]

Do they have the option between them to 'ask to just be friends'? If so that interaction will zero any romantic relationship. I had this happen between a step son and step father which really, really annoyed me. I found it very difficult to enjoy playing with that family until the romantic relationship bar had disappeared. It takes a bit of micro managing but as long as there are no more romantic interactions between the sims they will eventually go back to just having a friendship meter.

I really think that the enchanting greeting should only ever happen if it is player directed. It takes too much control out of the players hands when it happens autonomously.

[coolsim9999999]

I've seen the "ask to just be friends" interaction before.  I looked under friendly and romantic socials, but this time, it didn't seem to be there --- and I looked very, very carefully.  I had a big party at a generic lot, and that's when I had this problem.

Scoed --- I don't have the Vampire GP because I don't like spooky/scary stuff.  Thanks anyway!

Edit: I got the romance bar to have a small amount of red by using that cheat, and so, it's fine for now.  However, If I can't get rid of the romance bar, then, I will have to deal with it, I guess by having the son-in-law insult the mother-in-law --- only when necessary from time-to-time because I don't want to beat her up, or worse, "delete" her.

[HelenP]

If you are happy to use mods, then there are some on Mod The Sims that stop autonomous introductions and flirty interactions. Also MC Command Centre has a section for controlling romantic interactions.

[coolsim9999999]

I would consider using mods if the problem persists.  Right now, there is no pink at all in the romance bar --- just a very small amount of red.  The mods you mentioned sound very helpful.