cuddle while watching tv
download on patreon early access till july 14, 2026
this mod adds a new romantic interaction: "cuddle while watching tv". it becomes available when two sims are sitting close to each other and both of them are watching tv.
base game compatible requires the xml injector
by default, the animation depends on the actor's gender: - if the actor is a female sim, she will be the one being cuddled. - if the actor is a male sim, he will be the one doing the cuddling. if you want to change this, use my other mod.
it works similarly to the in game "cuddle while watching movie" and "snuggle" interactions, with similar outcomes, autonomy and availability requirements.
the sims facial expressions will reflect the emotions they are feeling at that moment.
important issue: there is no real tv focus!
sims will not actually keep looking at the tv, so please place the tv in front of the sofa if you want the interaction to look more natural.
in the original "cuddle while watching movie" interaction, the tv focus is mostly done through head movement, and even there it doesn't always look perfect. but with a more complex pose like this, where sims are actually cuddling, i could not make it work in a way that looked good.
the interaction is available when sims are sitting close to each other on regular sofas or benches. sectional sofas are not supported. both sims should already be watching tv, either a tv channel or a movie.
you can find the interaction in the 'romance' category. it lasts around 90–120 in-game minutes.
recommended mod: kayladot’s "invite to watch tv and movies". it can help you get both sims to watch tv together before using this interaction. notes: - i didn’t create a custom buff for this interaction, because sims already get plenty of buffs from watching tv and socializing while cuddling. - at first, i wanted to make an override for "cuddle while watching movie", but it did not work well, so i made this as a separate interaction instead.
released to the public 💞
