Relationship Label Fixes
For many Simmers, the shift to gender-neutral relationship labels in The Sims 4 felt like a loss of flavor. While "Romantic Partner" is inclusive, it lacks the specific warmth of "Boyfriend" or "Husband." The Relationship Label Fixes mod solves this dilemma elegantly by allowing both gendered and gender-neutral labels to coexist, assigning each Sim a personal preference. This means your legacy family can have a "Wife," a "Partner," and a "Fiancé" all in the same household, reflecting each Sim's unique identity.
How Per-Sim Preferences Work
The core innovation of Relationship Label Fixes for The Sims 4 is its per-Sim language setting. When a Sim ages into a Teen or older, the mod automatically assigns a preference. Adult and older Sims default to gendered language (Boyfriend, Girlfriend, Husband, Wife). However, the mod is smart about inclusivity: Sims identified as non-binary, agender, or genderfluid (via Lumpinou's LGBTQIA+ mod), as well as Robots and Sims with certain custom gender options, automatically default to neutral terms like "Partner" or "Spouse."
You are never locked into a default. At any time, you can shift-click a Sim to choose "Refer to Using Gendered Terms" or "Refer to Using Neutral Terms." This flexibility is the mod's greatest strength. Because preferences are fully independent, mixed-label couples work perfectly. If Sim A prefers gendered terms and Sim B prefers neutral terms, Sim B sees Sim A as their Boyfriend or Girlfriend, while Sim A sees Sim B as their Partner.
Updated Relationship Labels
This mod refreshes the core romantic labels to match your Sim's preference. The list includes:
- Boyfriend / Girlfriend or Partner
- Fiancé / Fiancée or Engaged
- Husband / Wife or Spouse
- Ex-Fiancé / Ex-Fiancée or Broken Engagement
- Ex-Husband / Ex-Wife or Ex-Spouse
- Late Husband / Late Wife or Late Spouse
These labels appear in the Sim Profile panel, notifications, pie menu, and NPC autonomy dialogs. Note that the Family Tree and CAS Household Relationships panel remain neutral for technical reasons. On first install, the relationship panel may not update instantly; inviting the Sim's partner to the lot once will refresh the display.
Additional Improvements and Fixes
Beyond label customization, Relationship Label Fixes corrects several frustrating issues. The mod fixes relationship label priority, ensuring meaningful titles like "Husband" are not buried behind "Social Bunny Friends." It also adds same-sex specific phrasing; for example, instead of "Jenny is asking Adam to be her Boyfriend!", a same-sex couple will see "Jack is asking Adam to be Boyfriends!" The mod creates new moodlets for the different variants and fixes bugs in EA's "Ask to Be Romantic Partner" interactions, including incorrect display name logic and a broken rejected moodlet.
Compatibility and Installation Guide
Before you download Relationship Label Fixes, you must understand its requirements. This mod requires the Lot 51 Core Library to function. It is compatible with the latest game patches, but it will conflict with any mod that overrides specific files, including those related to romantic autonomy, ask-to-be-boyfriend/girlfriend interactions, and relationship buffs. If you use other relationship overhauls, check their file lists to avoid conflicts.
For a smooth experience, you can use the foxygame.net launcher to manage your mods. The launcher's catalog includes Relationship Label Fixes, and its one-click install feature ensures you get the correct version for your game build, while auto-updates help maintain compatibility with future patches. This is especially handy since the mod touches many core tuning files.
How to Install
To install, simply extract the downloaded files into your Sims 4 Mods folder (Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods). Ensure you have the Lot 51 Core Library installed first. After launching the game, enable script mods in your game options if you haven't already. The mod is safe to remove at any time; original labels will be restored without issue.
If you are looking for a way to bring back the classic romantic vocabulary without sacrificing inclusivity, Relationship Label Fixes for The Sims 4 is the definitive solution. It respects every Sim's identity while giving you control over the narrative. Whether you are telling a traditional love story or a modern one, this mod ensures the labels match the couple. Download it today and see the difference in your gameplay.