Is your Sim ready to be the local love expert? The Sims 4 Lovestruck introduces the Romance Consultant career. This career lets your Sims share the love advice they’ve always wanted to give and that none of their friends have asked for.
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A Beginner’s Guide to The Romance Consultant Career
Does your Sim love love? Do they have a passion for playing cupid? Then, it’s time to apply to become a Romance Consultant! While any Sim ages Young Adult and older can apply via their Phone or a Computer, Flirty, Romantic, and Lovebug Sims will particularly thrive in this career.
Romance Consultant Career Levels
Like many careers in The Sims 4, The Romance Consultant career has 10 ranks. At rank 8, your Sim has to decide if they would like to play cupid and continue down the Matchmaker career path, or help love heal as they work towards becoming a Relationship Counselor.
| Career Rank | Description | Hourly Rate of Pay | Promotional Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1: Romance Newbie | “A novice in the realm of love, embarking on a journey of guiding clients through the complex world of romance and relationships.” | 20 simoleons/hr | Unlocks the Give Love Advice social interaction | |
| Rank 2: Passion Assistant | “A devoted student of love, learning the intricacies of passion and affection to properly mentor clients on their romantic adventures.” | 34 simoleons/hr | Read a Romance Novel, Reach Level 2 Romance Skill | Unlocks the Share Satisfaction Tips social interaction, bonus of 325 simoleons |
| Rank 3: Love Mediator | “A romance savvy mediator, navigating the complexities of love to help clients fulfill their wildest fantasies.” | 48 simoleons/hr | Read a Romance Novel, Reach Level 3 Romance Skill | Bonus of 440 simoleons |
| Rank 4: Romance Practitioner | “An aspiring love expert offering guidance and support to clients by applying insights on self-love and relationships.” | 64 simoleons/hr | Reach Level 2 Logic Skill, Reach Level 4 Romance Skill | Bonus of 610 simoleons |
| Rank 5: Emotional Health Counselor | “An expert in the realm of emotions, skilled in deciphering and analyzing feelings to lead customers through the complex web of romantic partnerships.” | 80 simoleons/hr | Reach Level 2 Charisma Skill, Reach Level 5 Romance Skill | Consultant Plaque Decoration, bonus of 945 simoleons |
| Rank 6: Love Language Expert | “Experienced specialist in the field of romantic relationships, assisting Sims in understanding how they show and receive love to enhance their connections.” | 97 simoleons/hr | Reach Level 3 Logic Skill, Reach Level 6 Romance Skill | Bonus of 1,343 simoleons |
| Rank 7: Romantic Health Specialist | “An expert counselor dedicated to enhancing clients’ well-being, contentment, and romantic relationships | 145 simoleons/hr | Reach Level 3 Charisma Skill, Reach Level 7 Romance Skill | Bonus of 1,505 simoleons, Love’s Little Book Collection |
| Relationship Counselor Career Rank | Description | Hourly Rate of Pay | Promotional Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 8: Intimate Relationship Coach | “A specialist in improving and fostering emotional and physical boundaries, comfort zones, and mutual consent.” | 195 simoleons/hr | Reach Level 5 Logic Skill, Reach Level 8 Romance Skill | Romance Counselor Uniform, bonus of 1,877 |
| Rank 9: Qualified Relationship Professional | “A professional relationship therapist who helps couples manage the ups and downs of their romantic lives by offering tailored advice and solutions.” | 275 simoleons/hr | Reach Level 6 Logic Skill, Reach Level 9 Romance Skill | Bonus of 2,365 |
| Rank 10: Licensed Clinical Romance Counselor | ” A certified romance therapist, skilled at providing guidance and direction to Sims as they navigate the complex web of love and relationships.” | 395 simoleons/hr | Reach Level 7 Logic Skill, Reach Level 10 Romance Skill | I Chair-ish You, Kiss of the Night Couch, Cornery Feelings End Table, and a bonus of 2,770 simoleons |
| Matchmaker Career Rank | Description | Hourly Rate of Pay | Promotional Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 8: Love Connection Specialist | “A gifted matchmaker, honing the craft of uniting hearts and igniting romantic connections under the watchful eye of Cupid himself.” | 210 simoleons/hr | Reach Level 5 Charisma Skill, Reach Level 8 Romance Skill | Matchmaker Uniform, Suggest Potential Match social interaction, and a bonus of 1,844 simoleons |
| Rank 9: Relationship Compatibility Expert | “A veteran in evaluating Sims’ personalities, values, interests, and relationship goals in order to provide advice on how to create and preserve a healthy relationship.” | 320 simoleons/hr | Reach Level 6 Charisma Skill, Reach Level 9 Romance Skill | Bonus of 2,395 simoleons |
| Rank 10: Certified Dating Specialist | ” A seasoned matchmaker with a deep understanding of what the heart desires, who skillfully guides people on their journey of love and creates ideal romantic unions. | 402 simoleons/hr | Reach Level 7 Charisma Skill, Reach Level 10 Romance Skill | The Heart to Heart Trait, a bonus of 2,690 simoleons |
Working From Home vs. Going to Work
With the typical five day workweek, The Sims 4 Romantic Consultant career is semi-active, meaning you can choose to send your Sim to work or have them work from home. Choosing to work from home will require your Sim to complete various tasks before the next work day, and is a more interactive experience overall.
Work from home tasks change as your Sim progresses through the Romance Consultant career, and can range from as little as one task a day to up to three tasks. These work from home job responsibilities include Watch Reality Dating TV Channel, Study Modern Love on a Computer, Give Love Advice, Research Forms of Intimacy, and many more.
Sims that choose to go to work may have to make important, career-defining decisions as they take on more clients. Throughout the work day, your Sim may get asked advice regarding date nights out versus a a night on the couch, dressing up in costumes, and more. Choose carefully, or your Sim may nudge a couple towards divorce!
Daily & Promotional Tasks
Sims beginning their journey through the Romance Consultant career path will have daily and promotional tasks that focus on building their Romance skill. Promotional tasks tend to be focused on expanding your Sim’s knowledge while daily tasks focus more on day-to-day Romance Consultant duties.
Your Sim will be required to do promotional tasks such as increasing their Romance and Logic skill levels and Read a Romance Novel.
Daily tasks like Run Emergency Romance Hotline on a Computer Study Modern Love on a Computer will keep your Sim up-to-date in the world of love counseling, and help them move towards a promotion. Your Sim may also be asked to take their consulting skills for a spin by being tasked to Give Advice or Share Love Insights through social interaction.
Romance Consultant Personality Traits and Skills
Any Sim can excel as a Romance Consultant in The Sims 4: Lovestruck, but there are certain personality traits and skills that will help your Sim rise to the top even faster.
Personality traits that inspire interpersonal connections, romance, and friendliness are perfect for aspiring Romance Consultants. These include Lovebug, Romantic, Generous, Loyal, Nosy, and Outgoing. On the other hand, Unflirty and Romantically Reserved Sims could have a harder time succeeding as a Romance Consultant.
Additionally, Sims that are skilled in Romance, Logic, and Charisma will excel in this career path. If your Teen Sim is planning on becoming a Romance Consultant, they could get a head-start by honing those skills!
Has your Sim reached the top of The Sims 4: Lovestruck’s Romance Consultant career? What are your thoughts on semi-active careers in The Sims 4? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
