Load the household in Live Mode, open the console with Ctrl + Shift + C on PC or Mac (or the shoulder-button shortcut on console), enter testingcheats true, and then use modifyrelationship FirstName LastName OtherFirstName OtherLastName 100 LTR_Friendship_Main for friendship. Replace the final token with LTR_Romance_Main for romance. Use a negative number to lower a value, and verify one change before entering another.
Sims 4 relationship cheats: command table
The rows below are alternatives. Run testingcheats true once, then submit one relationship command at a time. Replace every placeholder with the exact in-game name, including the order of the two Sims. The relationship type at the end decides whether the value belongs to friendship, romance, or Sim-to-pet friendship.
The site’s existing relationship lane remains the copy-ready index. Use this table when you need the surrounding procedure or when a command appears to work but the relationship bar does not change.
| Goal | Command | Scope | Check before saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add or raise friendship | modifyrelationship FirstName LastName OtherFirstName OtherLastName 100 LTR_Friendship_Main | Two named Sims | Replace 100 with the amount you want; test a moderate value first. |
| Add or raise romance | modifyrelationship FirstName LastName OtherFirstName OtherLastName 100 LTR_Romance_Main | Two named Sims | Romance is a separate relationship type from friendship. |
| Lower friendship or romance | modifyrelationship FirstName LastName OtherFirstName OtherLastName -50 LTR_Friendship_Main | Two named Sims | Use the matching final token for romance; a minus sign lowers the value. |
| Change Sim-to-pet friendship | modifyrelationship FirstName LastName PetFirstName PetLastName 100 LTR_SimToPet_Friendship_Main | A Sim and a pet | Use the pet’s name in the second pair and verify the target before saving. |
Before you enter a relationship cheat
Relationship commands are persistent save edits. Use a backup or a test save before changing a household that matters to your story. On PlayStation and Xbox, cheat use can affect trophies or achievements for the current save, so keep that tradeoff visible before you start.
The command console and the relationship target are separate pieces of setup. Load Live Mode, make sure both Sims exist in the save, and keep their exact names available. The command is name-based, so selecting a Sim does not replace the four name fields.
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Save a copy and load Live Mode
Save the household, then enter Live Mode with the relationship you want to edit visible in the world or relationship panel. Avoid testing from the main menu or Manage Worlds, where no active household context is ready.
Quick answer: A copied save makes an unexpected relationship change reversible.
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Open the console for your platform
On PC and Mac, press Ctrl + Shift + C. On PlayStation press L1 + L2 + R1 + R2. On Xbox press LB + LT + RB + RT. If the bar does not appear, click the game window first and try the shortcut again.
Quick answer: The platform shortcut only opens the input bar; it does not enable every cheat.
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Enable the testing layer
Enter testingcheats true on its own line and press Enter. Keep the setup line separate from the relationship command so you can tell which step was accepted.
Quick answer: Do not paste the explanatory sentence around the command.
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Copy one relationship row and verify
Replace all four name placeholders, choose a value, submit one command, close the console, and inspect the relationship panel. If nothing changes, troubleshoot the names and token before trying a second value.
Quick answer: One variable at a time makes a failed test diagnosable.
How to add friendship in The Sims 4
For a friendship adjustment, use the LTR_Friendship_Main ending. A positive value raises the friendship relationship between the two named Sims; a negative value lowers it. The number is an adjustment, so do not treat 100 as a universal final bar position for every existing relationship. Start with a smaller change when the household already has a complicated history.
Example: if Alex Rivera should become better friends with Sam Lee, replace the placeholders in the friendship row with Alex Rivera and Sam Lee, keep the names in the same order, and submit the line once. Then close the console and check the relationship panel. If the wrong person changed, restore the backup and correct the name order before repeating the test.
How to change romance without confusing friendship
Romance uses the same four-name structure but ends with LTR_Romance_Main. Friendship and romance are separate values, so raising one does not promise that the other will move. This is why a relationship cheat can appear to do nothing when you are looking at the wrong bar or using the wrong final token.
Use a positive value for a romance increase and a negative value when you need to reduce romance. Keep the command on one line, preserve the spaces, and verify the correct pair in the panel. A romance edit is not a CAS edit and does not change traits, family links, pregnancy state, or a Sim’s appearance.
Name order, values, and what the command can change
The four name fields are two pairs: first Sim first name, first Sim last name, second Sim first name, second Sim last name. Names with spaces are entered as separate words, not inside quotation marks. If a Sim has a suffix, punctuation, or a custom name, copy the visible spelling carefully and test in a backup save.
The final relationship token is the scope switch. LTR_Friendship_Main targets friendship, LTR_Romance_Main targets romance, and LTR_SimToPet_Friendship_Main targets the Sim-to-pet friendship lane used by the site index. Do not swap tokens casually: the command may be accepted while changing a different bar than the one you intended.
Use a small positive or negative value when diagnosing a problem. A no-change result can come from an incorrect name, an active household mismatch, a typo in the token, or a command entered before testing cheats were enabled. Change one of those variables at a time.
Sims 4 relationship cheat not working? Check these causes
A relationship command that produces no visible result is usually a context or formatting problem. Work down the list instead of stacking multiple commands. If a patch or mod changed the behavior, record the platform, game version, exact line, and save context before testing again.
The broad query “sims 4 relationship cheat” also covers quick lookup intent. For the full command list, open the relationship cheat lane; use the checks below when you need to understand why a copied row did not produce the expected change.
The console did not open
Click the game window and use the shortcut for the current platform. PC and Mac use Ctrl + Shift + C; PlayStation uses L1 + L2 + R1 + R2; Xbox uses LB + LT + RB + RT. If the bar remains hidden, follow the platform steps in the cheat activation guide.
The names do not match the save
Check the visible first and last names for both Sims. Do not use a household name, nickname, or a translated label in place of the Sim name. Restore the backup if you tested the wrong pair, then repeat with the exact spelling.
Friendship changed but romance did not
Use the correct final token and inspect the matching relationship bar. LTR_Friendship_Main and LTR_Romance_Main are separate scopes. A friendship change is not proof that the romance value also moved.
The relationship panel is not visible
Close the console, select the household, and open the relationship panel manually. The command may be accepted even when the panel is not the active screen. Check the pair and the direction before trying a new value.
A mod or patch changed the result
Test one command in a copied save with script mods temporarily removed, then compare the current official Sims 4 news and your installed patch. Do not download a repacked command tool or assume a community variation is universal.
You expected a family or pregnancy change
Relationship values do not create a family link, pregnancy, trait, or CAS edit. Use the dedicated pregnancy, CAS, or general cheats pages for those separate intents.
Sims 4 relationship cheats FAQ
How do I add a relationship on Sims 4 with cheats?
Load Live Mode, enter testingcheats true, then use modifyrelationship with the two Sims’ exact first and last names, a positive value, and the matching relationship token. Use LTR_Friendship_Main for friendship or LTR_Romance_Main for romance.
What is the Sims 4 friendship cheat?
Use modifyrelationship FirstName LastName OtherFirstName OtherLastName 100 LTR_Friendship_Main and replace every placeholder. The number is the adjustment to test, not a promise that every existing bar will end at the same visible position.
What is the Sims 4 romance relationship cheat?
Use the same name structure with LTR_Romance_Main at the end. Friendship and romance are separate values, so inspect the romance bar after submitting the command.
Can I use relationship cheats in CAS?
No. The modifyrelationship command changes relationship values in Live Mode; it is not a Create-a-Sim editing command. Use the CAS cheat lane for traits and full CAS access.
Why does my Sims 4 relationship cheat not work?
Check the platform shortcut, testingcheats true, exact name order, spaces, the sign of the number, and the final relationship token. Test one small change in a backup save before adding another command.
Can I use the relationship cheat with a pet?
The site index includes the Sim-to-pet friendship form ending in LTR_SimToPet_Friendship_Main. Replace the second name pair with the pet’s visible name and verify the target in a copied save.
A short checklist before you return to the save
Save a backup, load Live Mode, and open the console for your platform. Enter testingcheats true separately, choose one row, and replace all four name placeholders with the exact two Sims or Sim-and-pet pair.
Use LTR_Friendship_Main for friendship, LTR_Romance_Main for romance, and a negative number when the goal is to lower a value. Close the console and verify the matching relationship bar before trying another edit.
When the command still appears inert, check names and scope first. Then test a clean copied save and consult the current patch context. Relationship values are one lane in the cheat index, not a replacement for family, pregnancy, traits, or CAS commands.
Sources and scope
The command syntax on this page follows the site’s maintained relationship index and is presented as a practical reference rather than an EA guarantee. EA’s mod and update guidance is useful when a patch or mod changes behavior. A community cheat reference is included for comparison; community pages are not official EA documentation.