These aspirations are what make them unique, and everyone deserves a shot at their wants.

However, what do these aspirations mean and how do they impact your Sim?

Home sweet home, hopefully.

Collage of sims cooking, dancing, and working on a car.

From the different Lifetime Wants to the consequences of a life poorly lived.

What Are Aspirations?

In The Sims 2, aspirations are whatdetermine a Sim’s personality and desires.

Collage of a different sim neighborhoods and houses.

Children and toddlershave the Grow Up aspirationsince they only want to become teens and adults faster!

When your Sim becomes a teen, they’ll get todecide on their aspiration.

If your Simcompletely fills their Lifetime Aspiration meter, they canchoose a second aspirationto keep them going.

A man driving a blue truck out of his driveway.

If your Sim’s aspiration meter falls too low, they may need a visit from the shrink!

They love going on dates, making new friends, and having adventures.

A great night out is all they need after a busy day at work.

Triple-A Games

Become a Professional Party Guest

Reach level 10 in the Slacker career track.

Have 50 First Dates

Go on a first date with 50 different Sims.

Have 50 Dream Dates

Have 50 perfect dates.

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Become A Game Designer

Reach level 10 in the Gamer career track.

The Romance Aspiration

These Sims love lovelike a lot.

From dates to whirlwind romances, they want it all.

Below are their Lifetime Wants:

Become a Hall of Famer

Reach level 10 in the Athletic career track.

Become a Rock God

Reach level 10 in the Musician career track.

Have 20 Simultaneous Lovers

Be in love with 20 different Sims at the same time.

WooHoo with 20 Different Sims

WooHoo with 20 different Sims throughout life.

None need to be a committed relationship.

From children to furry friends, they want a life full of love and laughter.

Have 6 Grandchildren

Ensure the Sim’s child(ren) reaches adulthood and has 6 children total.

Marry Off 6 Children

Have six children and ensure they each find a spouse.

Graduate 3 Children from College

Have at least three children attend and graduate from college.

Raise 20 Puppies or Kittens

Find or adopt 20 puppies or kittens throughout your Sim’s life.

Become Education Minister

Reach level 10 in the Education career track.

The Fortune Aspiration

Sims with the Fortune aspiration want wealth in their life.

The more luxury, the better.

Who cares about taste when the price tag speaks for itself?

Become A Business Tycoon

Reach level 10 in the Business career track.

Become A Criminal Mastermind

Reach level 10 in the Criminal career track.

Become the Chief of Staff

Reach level 10 in the Medicine career track.

Become a Space Pirate

Reach level 10 in the Adventurer career track.

Become The Law

Reach level 10 in the Law career track.

Become a City Planner

Reach level 10 in the Architecture career track.

Become a World Class Ballet Dancer

Reach level 10 in the Dance career track.

Become a Prestidigitator

Reach level 10 in the Entertainment career track.

Become the Head of the SCIA

Reach level 10 in the Intelligence career track.

Become the Hand of Poseidon

Reach level 10 in the Oceanography career track.

These Sims seek out the paranormal, the unknown, and the questionable.

Become the Head of SCIA

Max Out 7 Skills

Reach the maximum level for every skill.

The Popularity Aspiration

Sims who aspire to be popular want to have the attention on them.

They want dozens of friends, good memories, and enough fame to last a lifetime.

Become a General

Reach level 10 in the Military career track.

Become Mayor

Reach level 10 in the Politics career track.

Reach level 10 in the Music career track.

Have 20 Simultaneous Best Friends

Have a high friendship rating with 20 Sims at the same time.

Have 20 Simultaneous Pet Best Friends

Have a high friendship rating with 20 Pet Sims at the same time.

They love Grilled Cheese more than life itself and would do anything for it.

If they’re not snacking on a sandwich, they’re thinking about it.

This unit allows you tochange a Sim’s aspirationa handful of times.

For total control,ensure your Sim is in a good moodand has at least Gold aspiration.

Below are all the rewards available and what they do.

On fail:Sims will only harvest 1 Simoleon, defeating the purpose.

3,000

Unlimited

Noodlesoother

On success:The Sim’s mood will be boosted, but their needs decrease faster.

On fail:The Sim’s energy will drop and they pass out.

On fail:The Sim will receive the Grilled Cheese aspiration and Lifetime Want.

6,250

5 Uses

Weathernaught 57X

On success:Your Sim can change the season and weather with the machine.

On fail:A meteor shower falls onto the lot and causes multiple fires.

On fail:Toddlers will lose a skill point.

7,500

Cool Shades

On success:The first social interaction has a boosted positive effect.

On fail:The first social interaction has a boosted negative effect.

They won’t go back an age bracket.

On fail:Cannot fail.

Furry friends live forever.

12,000

The Eclectic and Enigmatic Energizer

On success:All the Sim’s needs get a boost.

On fail:All the Sim’s needs drop, but won’t kill the Sim.

14,000

Thinking Cap

On success:The Sim’s skill learning rate is increased.

On fail:The Sim’s energy is immediately drained and they lose a skill point.

On fail:The chosen Sim receives the bonus, not the active Sim.

On fail:The tub is a normal hot tub.

At least it looks cool.

On fail:Your Sims will be fined and the machine can no longer be used.

You’ve been warned!

30,580

There’s nothing as freeing as your own car.