One common element is the disruption of normal life. For instance, a student might miss important classes or exams because of severe period symptoms. Another is the internal struggle. A woman may feel self - conscious about her body during her period, which can lead to sadness. And there's often the factor of not having proper support. If a girl doesn't have someone to talk to about her period problems, it can make her feel really sad and alone.
Pain is a common element. Like the physical pain of cramps which can be really intense and make people feel miserable. Another is embarrassment. For example, a girl might be worried about a stain on her clothes in public. And also isolation, as in the case where a woman can't participate in certain activities with others during her period and feels left out.
Often, lack of knowledge plays a role. If a girl isn't taught about periods before, she might be really scared when it happens for the first time. And then there's the social aspect. If people around her react negatively, like teasing or shaming, that makes it a sad story. Let's say a girl gets her period at a public event and someone makes a mean comment. That can be really hurtful.
One common element is the unexpected start of the period, like when you're wearing white clothes or in a situation where it's very inconvenient to deal with it.
Rejection is a common one. Like being rejected by family or society just because of their sexual orientation.
Death of comrades is a common element. When a character loses their friends or party members in a battle or through some cruel plot, it can be extremely sad. For example, a fighter might see his best friend, a rogue, get killed by a backstabbing assassin.
One common element is misunderstanding. For example, in many CP sad stories, one person may misinterpret the actions or words of the other, leading to a breakdown in the relationship. Another element is external pressure, like family or society not approving of their relationship. For instance, if a couple is from different religions, their families might oppose them being together.
One common element is miscommunication. Couples often fail to truly understand what the other is thinking or feeling, which can lead to big problems. For example, in a sad story, a couple might break up because one thought the other didn't care, when in fact they were just bad at expressing their love.
One common element is miscommunication. For example, if one person thinks it's a casual date and the other thinks it's a serious romantic one, it can lead to disappointment. Another is external factors like bad weather ruining a planned outdoor date. Also, past issues coming up unexpectedly can turn a date sour.
Loss is a common element. It could be the loss of a loved one, like in the case of the orphan. Another common element is betrayal. For example, the old dog that was betrayed by its owner. Also, a sense of being out of place or not belonging, like the soldier who couldn't fit back into his family after the war.
Loss is a common element. It could be the loss of a marine animal's life, like the dolphins that die from getting caught in fishing nets. Another is the destruction of habitats. For example, when mangrove forests are cut down, the marine life that used to thrive there loses their homes.
One common element is relationship problems. Sims can face breakups, like when a partner cheats or when families don't approve of a relationship. Another is career setbacks. Sims might work hard but never get promoted or might lose their jobs. Also, death of loved ones is quite common in sad Sims 4 stories. For example, an elderly Sim passing away and leaving the family in grief.