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Emotion

Sad

Sad is triggered by failed relationships, loss, or prolonged unmet social needs. Sad Parafolk withdraw from social interactions and lose motivation for productive activities.

Negative25 triggers15 effects6 cards7 career perks

Triggers

Work Perk: Sad WorkerVibe: SeriousUnemployed and low on moneyVibe: SeriousHousehold money balance is very lowNot getting an upgrade point at occupationVibe: GloomyExtra sadVibe: GloomyGetting a strike at workVibe: GloomyCompleting a wantA close relationship diedA relationship diedVibe: GloomyDisgustedVibe: GloomyEmbarrassedFailing a wantTrait: GrumpyTalent: Music+11 more

Status Effects

EffectValueDuration
Sad +8+82880 min
Sad +5+52880 min
Sad +5Because Taken Away+5Persistent
Occupations Extra IMiss Work Sad +4+4Persistent
Sad +4+4Persistent
Sad +3+3Persistent

Together Cards

focusedMention being sad
connectThere's animosity in the air...
awkwardMock for being sad
connectRemove sadness
connectCompliment existential dread
romanceCompliment existential dread (flirty)

Career Perks

Career perks related to Sad
PerkEffect
Sad Worker
+5% job performance per Sad emotion
Worst Job Ever
+3 Sad for 3 hours after each work day
Gloomy Empathy
Chance to gain +1 Sad for 4 hours after seeing a patient
Sad Doctor
Gain $20/day per Sad emotion
Accounting Responsibilities
Gain $400 by mail each week but +2 Stressed and +2 Sad for 2 hours after each work day
I Miss Work
+4 Sad during vacation days
Another Sad Day at Work
Gain 1 random want at the end of the workday if Sad is main emotion

Related Wants

  • GrumpyTurn Sadness Into Grumpiness
  • SensitiveTransfer Emotion
  • Music Makes You Feel BetterRemove low sad emotional reasons
  • Have Sad as your main emotion

Interaction Modifiers

  • Other Para is sad
  • You are sad
  • Someone in the group is sad (Vibe: Gloomy)

Other Emotions

HappyStressedAngryBoredInspiredDisgustedEmbarrassedAmusedFlirtyUncomfortable

FAQ

What triggers the Sad emotion in Paralives?

Sad has 25 known triggers, including: work perk: sad worker; unemployed and low on money (vibe: serious); household money balance is very low (vibe: serious). Triggers activate based on needs, social outcomes, and environmental conditions.

How does Sad affect social interactions?

Sad directly modifies interaction success rates. Other Para is sad. You are sad. Someone in the group is sad (Vibe: Gloomy). It also unlocks 6 Together Cards.

How many status effects are tied to Sad?

There are 15 status effects that modify Sad, ranging from +1 to +8 in strength.

Data sourced from Paralives game files. Updated May 2026.