The Sims 2: Pets (console)/Aspiration

Aspirations, In The Sims 2: Pets, influence the wants your Sim desires. This page reviews each aspiration and their wants, but unlike the other games, they do not have fears. Note that most of these wants are not restricted to each aspiration, it is possible to be experienced by all aspirations. Sometimes, a want is also influenced by the personality or mood of the Sim. Each aspiration has one career Sims usually want to pursue. A unique amount of points is earned depending on the want that was completed, these Aspiration points unlock different Townies.

Family Aspiration FamilyAspirationTS2PC.png
Family Aspiration Sims want to spend more time with their families. For many, this involves creating a family in the first place by socializing around town until they find the person of their dreams. Then it is time to settle down and concentrate on having a happy and healthy home life. These wants include:


 * Meet Someone New
 * Get a New Friend
 * Get a New Best Friend
 * Fall in Love
 * Propose to -Sim-
 * Meet a New Pet
 * Get a Pet
 * Train a Pet
 * Belong to a Pet
 * Be Master of a Pet
 * Get a Puppy or a Kitten
 * Have a Stray Join the Family
 * Sell a Pet

Some other wants they may desire:
 * Use the Pet Point ATM
 * Paint a Picture
 * Sell a Good Painting
 * Change Clothes
 * Play Chess
 * Create a Group Meal
 * Throw a Party
 * Roast Marshmallows
 * Play Guitar
 * Gain a Skill Point

The career Family aspiration Sims want to pursue:
 * Get a Job in Medicine

Wealth Aspiration WealthAspirationTS2C.png
Wealth Aspiration Sims crave cash, rising to the top of their careers, and just plain expensive stuff. They'll need all of these things in spades to keep their Aspiration meter full and their fiscally minded lives long and happy. These wants include:


 * Earn Simoleons
 * Earn §50
 * Earn §100
 * Earn §200
 * Have at least §5,000 in Family Funds
 * Have at least §20,000 in Family Funds
 * Have at least §30,000 in Family Funds
 * Buy an Object Worth at Least §400
 * Buy an Object Worth at Least §500
 * Hire a Maid
 * Buy a Decorative Plant
 * Build a room
 * Buy a Skill Object
 * Use the Pet Point ATM
 * Sell a Pet
 * Go to Work
 * Get a Promotion

Some other wants they may desire:
 * Train a Pet
 * Get a Pet
 * Have a Stray Join the Family
 * Meet Someone New
 * Play with a Pet
 * Belong to a Pet
 * Be Master of a Pet
 * Invite a Sim Over

The career Wealth aspiration Sims want to pursue:
 * Get a Job in Business

Knowledge Aspiration KnowledgeAspirationTS2.png
Knowledge Aspiration Sims want to know everything there is to know about anything. Make sure they have time to study and explore every nook and cranny. Their lives are a simple equation: the more Knowledge, the higher the Aspiration meter and the longer and brainier the life. These wants include:


 * Buy a Computer
 * Write a Blog
 * Buy a Skill Object
 * Read a Book
 * Play Chess
 * Discover a Comet
 * Be Abducted by Aliens
 * Train a Pet

Some other wants they may desire:
 * Meet a New Pet
 * Get a Pet
 * Sell a Pet
 * Get a Puppy or a Kitten
 * Buy a Decorative Plant
 * Build a room
 * Earn Simoleons
 * Buy 2 Chairs
 * Use the Pet Point ATM

The career Knowledge aspiration Sims want to pursue:
 * Get a Job in Education

Popularity Aspiration PopularityAspirationTS2.png
Popularity Aspiration Sims desire flocks of friends and killer parties, so if they aren't on the phone, practicing politics, or dancing the night away, they probably should be. Their Aspiration meter will fill with every friend, fair-weather or not, and allow them to live long and famous lives. These wants include:


 * Meet Someone New
 * Throw a Party
 * Become Friends with a Sim
 * Gain Friend Relationships (x 2)
 * Gain Friend Relationships (x 3)
 * Gain Friend Relationships (x 5)
 * Gain Friend Relationships (x 10)
 * Gain Friend Relationships (x 20)
 * Become Best Friends with -Sim-
 * Gain Best Friend Relationships (x 2)
 * Gain Best Friend Relationships (x 3)
 * Gain Best Friend Relationships (x 5)
 * Gain Best Friend Relationships (x 10)
 * Gain Best Friend Relationships (x 20)
 * Invite a Sim Over
 * Meet a New Pet
 * Earn Simoleons
 * Buy a Stereo
 * Dance
 * Get 4 Sims Dancing

Some other wants they may desire:
 * Get a Pet
 * Have a Stray Join the Family
 * Buy a Decorative Plant
 * Belong to a Pet
 * Get a Puppy or a Kitten
 * Train a Pet
 * Use the Pet Point ATM

The career Popularity aspiration Sims want to pursue:
 * Get a Job in Government

Creativity Aspiration CreativityAspirationTS2C.png
Creative Aspiration Sims love to experiment in all aspects of their lives. Whether it's inventing new recipes in the kitchen or making sure their wardrobe is at cutting edge of modern fashion, they're always doing their best to find creative solution to life's challenges. These wants include:


 * Buy Ingredient Source
 * Paint a Picture
 * Sell a Good Painting
 * Play Guitar
 * Create New Food
 * Create a Food Item with a Bonus Effect
 * Prepare a Meal
 * Give Food to a Sim
 * Create a Group Meal
 * Gain a Logic Skill Point
 * Challenge a Sim to a Logic Game
 * Have at least §2,500 in Family Funds

Some other wants they may desire:
 * Play with a Pet
 * Train a Pet
 * Earn Simoleons
 * Earn §100
 * Get a Pet
 * Buy a Decorative Plant
 * Meet Someone New

The career Creativity aspiration Sims want to pursue:
 * Get a Job in Arts and Crafts