Tense

Tense is an emotion available in The Sims 4. It occurs when a Sim engages in mentally frustrating tasks, or has a low Fun motive. Ambitious Sims may become Tense if not promoted. Sims get Tense when reading a skill book that is too advanced for their skill level. Working Too Hard at work also has a chance of making a Sim Tense. Fires also make Sims Tense. A Sim with this emotion can progress to feeling Very Tense.

Interactions and Activities

Sims will only have a chance to use these interactions or do these activities while tense

Interactions

• Vent
• Complain about Problems

"Tense" can evolve into "Very Tense".

Activities

• Try to calm down (Mirror interaction)
• Take a Shower
• Take a Bath
• Watch TV

Whims

Sims who are Tense may have the following Whims.

• Take a Bath (25 SP)
• Take a Shower (25 SP)
• Watch Fireplace Channel (25 SP)
• Vent to Someone (25 SP)

Supportive Traits

These traits affect how often a Sim is tense.

• Geek (Hobby Trait): Geeks will become Tense if they go too long without playing video games.
• Ambitious (Lifestyle Trait): Ambitious Sims will become Tense if they go too long without being promoted.
• Lazy (Lifestyle Trait): Lazy Sims will become Tense when performing household chores.
• Hates Children (Social Trait): Sims who Hate Children will become Tense after performing the Try for Baby interaction. Child-hating female sims who get pregnant will have the Conception Tension moodlet, and continue to have a Tense moodlet throughout the pregnancy.
• Loner (Social Trait): Loner Sims will become Tense around strangers.
• Noncommittal (Social Trait): Noncommittal Sims become Tense if they are in the same job or relationship for too long.
• Active (Emotional Trait): Active Sims will become Tense if they go too long without working out.
• Genius (Emotional Trait): Genius Sims will become Tense if they don't take part in mental activities.
• Creative (Emotional Trait): Creative Sims will become Tense if they don't take part in creative pursuits.
• Romantic (Emotional Trait): Romantic Sims will feel Tense after not doing anything romantic for a long period of time.
• Loves Outdoors (Lifestyle Trait): Sims with this trait will become Tense if they stay indoors for too long.
• Materialistic (Lifestyle Trait): Sims with this trait will become Tense if they haven't admired a new possession recently.

Object Auras

No objects have the Tense Object Aura as of the latest patch, game pack and expansion pack released.

Careers and Jobs

No Careers benefit from the Sim being Tense or have it as their Ideal Emotion.