Lifetime want

First introduced in The Sims 2: University, a Sim's Lifetime Want (or LTW) is a special Want, representing the Sim's ultimate goal, something that would make his or her life "complete".

Lifetime Wants tend to be very difficult to complete during a Sim's natural lifetime. When one is fulfilled, a Sim will receive a very large amount of aspiration and influence points. Once a Sim has fulfilled a Lifetime Want, they will receive a second Lifetime Want, and a third upon completion of the second. Theoretically, it is possible to have any individual Sim complete all of the Lifetime Wants without breaking the rules of the game, though this would take a fair amount of effort and liberal use of Aspiration rewards.

If the FreeTime expansion pack has not been added, Sims who have achieved a Lifetime Want will also receive a permanently platinum Aspiration Bar. This in turn causes that Sim to have a permanently platinum mood. Sims in this condition are generally referred to as having perma-plat status.

If the FreeTime expansion pack has been added, the first Lifetime Want realized by a Sim will contribute to that Sim's Lifetime Aspiration score, but will not create perma-plat status unless the Sim is close enough to maxing out his or her Lifetime Aspiration Meter.

Lifetime Wants by Aspiration

A Sim's Lifetime Want is based on their aspiration. For example, a Sim with the Family aspiration will tend to have a family-related LTW, such as having a specific number of children or grandchildren, whereas a Sim with the Fortune aspiration will tend to want to earn a certain amount of money during his or her lifetime.

Family

• Become Captain Hero
• Become Education Minster (Seasons required)
• Graduate 3 Children from College (University required)
• Have 6 Grandchildren
• Have 10 Children
• Marry Off 6 Children
• Raise 20 Puppies or Kittens (Pets required)
• Reach Golden Anniversary

Fortune / Wealth

• Become Media Magnate (Seasons required)
• Become Business Tycoon
• Become Chief of Staff
• Become City Planner (FreeTime required)
• Become Criminal Mastermind
• Become Hall of Famer
• Become Hand of Poseidon (FreeTime required)
• Become Head of SCIA (FreeTime required)
• Become Prestidigitator (FreeTime required)
• Become Space Pirate (Seasons required)
• Become The Law (Seasons required)
• Become World Class Ballet Dancer (FreeTime required)
• Earn §100,000
• Have 6 Pets Reach the Top Career Level (Pets required)
• Own 5 Top-Level Businesses (Open for Business required)

Grilled Cheese

Note: the Grilled Cheese aspiration is only available in the Nightlife and FreeTime expansion packs. See: Grilled Cheese.

• Eat 200 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Knowledge

• Become Chief of Staff
• Become City Planner (FreeTime required)
• Become Criminal Mastermind
• Become Education Minister (Seasons required)
• Become Game Designer (Seasons required)
• Become Hand of Poseidon (FreeTime required)
• Become Head of SCIA (FreeTime required)
• Become Mad Scientist
• Become Media Magnate (Seasons required)
• Become Prestidigitator (FreeTime required)
• Become Space Pirate (Seasons required)
• Become World Class Ballet Dancer (FreeTime required)
• Max out 7 Skills

Pleasure

Note: the Pleasure aspiration is only available in the Nightlife expansion pack.

• Become Celebrity Chef
• Become Game Designer (Seasons required)
• Become Professional Party Guest
• Have 50 1st Dates
• Have 50 Dream Dates
• Become Criminal Mastermind

Popularity

• Become Captain Hero
• Become Celebrity Chef
• Become General
• Become Hall of Famer
• Become Mayor
• Become Media Magnate (Seasons required)
• Become Rock God (Seasons required)
• Become The Law (Seasons required)
• Have 20 Simultaneous Best Friends
• Have 20 Simultaneous Pet Best Friends (Pets required)
• Own 5 Top-Level Businesses (Open for Business required)

Romance

• Become Celebrity Chef
• Become Hall of Famer
• Become Professional Party Guest
• Become Rock God (Seasons required)
• Have 20 Simultaneous Lovers
• WooHoo with 20 different Sims