Midlife crisis

A midlife crisis is an event that occurs in The Sims 3: Generations and The Sims 4: Growing Together, triggered when a young adult Sim transitions to an adult Sim, and is shown by a moodlet. This event doesn't affect every Sim that becomes an adult.
==The Sims 3: Generations==
===Before a midlife crisis===
There are a few ways to calculate if a Sim will experience a midlife crisis. The first (and somewhat easier) option is through a tuning mod. The second way is a point system, listed below.
====Point system====
Every Sim has a 10% base chance to experience midlife crisis once they age up to adult. Several factors will add up the percentage if Sims encounter them during young adulthood. Below is the factors that may increase the chance of getting a midlife crisis.
*Low career level or unemployment adds 20%
*Getting married early adds 10%
*Never getting married adds 10%
*Having children early adds 10%
*Having skills at level 1 adds 10%
*If the Sim never moved houses, it adds 10%
*For every breakup, 5% is added
*For every divorce, 10% is added
*For every death experienced, 20% is added
*Having a relationship below the midline (in the red) adds 20%
*Having the ambitious or commitment issues traits each add 10%
'Early' means at the beginning of the young adult life stage. Any time after that and the amount of percentage added are less.
===During a midlife crisis===
====The moodlets====
These are the moodlets that a Sim will experience when going through a midlife crisis:
====Midlife crisis length====
The length of a midlife crisis is the quarter of adult stage lifespan, truncated to the ceiling. In a normal lifespan, a midlife crisis lasts for 6 days. The length will be changed if the player adjusts the lifespan and adult age length in the game option. A Sim who has lifespan multiplier will have the midlife crisis length extended. For example, a vampire will have five times the length, and Sims who have wished for long life from a genie will have twice the length. The midlife crisis will never end for a vampire with Immortal lifetime reward, so it is better to get therapy from the hospital to end the crisis.
====Midlife crisis wishes====
Once or twice a day, Sims will get a midlife crisis wish. The wishes look the same as regular wishes, but they have a red starburst background. Players may or may not promise these wishes. Be wary that once the players promise a midlife crisis wish to the Sims, it cannot be cancelled, and will disappear after the midlife crisis is over. Moreover, when a midlife crisis wish has been promised, the midlife crisis moodlet will turn negative until the wish is fulfilled. Wishes may vary from extreme to basic, but some will include getting a divorce, quitting work or moving house.
Having more than one midlife crisis wish promised at the same time does not multiply or decrease the negative mood effect of the moodlet.
===Post-midlife crisis===
Once Sim's midlife crisis is over, they will get a moodlet depending on how many wishes were fulfilled.
===Avoiding midlife crisis===
There are currently three known ways to interrupt a midlife crisis in progress.
*Try to make sure the Sim experiences as few events from the percentage system listed above to reduce the chance of a midlife crisis.
*Sims can go to the hospital to "Get Therapy" to cure the in progress crisis. The payment in order to be cured is §2,000.
*Promise the Sim a random midlife crisis wish then get a witch to cast a Sunlight Charm on him/her. This will eliminate the midlife crisis and the wish can thus be cancelled.
*When traveling to Egypt, France, or China, the midlife crisis will be canceled.
==The Sims 4: Growing Together==
Adult sims might get a midlife crisis that will last for a period of time and will have an impact on what the Sim wants to do. This will manifest in a variety of four different types of Midlife Crisis. 
A midlife crisis can be experienced only by adult sims, but not every adult sim will experience one. However, doing these things can increase the chances for one to happen:
* Feeling tense, angry, sad too often
* Not getting promotions
* Lacking relationships
* Experiencing burnout
 Certain traits influence a specific crisis type by 10%:
Adventure	Creativity	Relationship	Success
* Outdoorsy Lifestyle
* Frequent Traveler Lifestyle
* Adrenaline Seeker Lifestyle
* Active
* Adventurous
* Child of the Island
* Child of the Ocean
* Loves Outdoors	
* Creative
* Genius
* Art Lover
* Maker
* Music Lover
* Perfectionist	
* People Person Lifestyle
* Single and Lovin' It Lifestyle
* Romantic
* DanceMachine
* Bro
* FamilyOriented
* Insider
* Outgoing	
* Workaholic Lifestyle
* SelfAssured
* Kleptomaniac
* Materialistic
* Ambitious
* Overachiever
===Midlife crisis benefits===
Each midlife crisis type gives a moodlet that determines the length of the midlife crisis and gives a game boost to help sims overcome their crisis.
Icon	Name 	Effect	Emotion'	Duration	From 	Description 	Benefits 	EP
 	Missing Out On The World	1 	Tense 	7 days 	Adventure-based Midlife Crisis 	(Sim Name) has an intense desire for more adventure in life! On the plus side, their energy will decrease slower during this crisis. 	Slows Energy decay by half. 	
 	Lacking Magnus Opus 	1 	Tense 	7 days 	Creativity-based Midlife Crisis 	(Sim Name) has an intense desire to be more creative in life! On the plus side, all items they create will be a level higher in quality during this crisis. 	Craftables gain an extra quality level. 	
 	Lost Connections 	1 	Tense 	7 days 	Relationship-based Midlife Crisis	(Sim Name) has an intense desire for more social connections in life! On the plus side, all positive social interactions will have an extra boost during this crisis.	Increases friendship and romance gain by 50%.	
 	The Rat Race 	1 	Tense 	7 days 	Success-based Midlife Crisis 	(Sim Name) has an intense desire to be more successful in life! On the plus side, they will earn positive career progress slightly faster during this crisis. 	+3 points in career perfomance. 	
===Objectives===
Once a midlife crisis is triggered, the sim gets a temporary aspiration with up to 4 objectives. When an objective is completed, it is replaced with a new one until the crisis ends. Every objective rewards 10 satisfaction points.
Desire for Adventure
Objective 	Description 	Pack
Catch 5 Fish Using Bait 	(Sim Name) wants to try their hand at fishing using bait. They must first reach level 3 Fishing Skill to be able to use bait while fishing. Click on a fishing signpost to go Fishing with bait. Use food, insects, or small fish as bait by having it in (Sim Name)'s inventory.	
Explore the Outdoors 	(Sim Name) wants to explore caves and other special areas around the worlds. Try walking around and exploring the various areas around a world. But be careful, it's dangerous out there! 	
Travel to 3 Unique Places 	(Sim Name) wants to get out and see new places! Go dancing, go to a restaurant, take a vacation, and so much more. The only exception is it can't be a Residential Lot. 	
Hunt for Treasures 	(Sim Name) wants to scavenge, dig, and explore to locate various treasures! 	
Max Any Skill 	(Sim Name) wants to feel accomplished by mastering a skill...doesn't really matter what. Any skill will do! 	
Take a Scenic Bike Ride 	(Sim Name) has been feeling stifled and desires to get out and smell the fresh air! Purchase a Bicycle from Build Mode and get riding. 	
Collect 10 Critters 	(Sim Name) wants to collect frogs and insects from various locations...What do they do with them? That's their business. But there are rumors Frogs can be bred to create a new frog! Common locations for frogs are in Ponds, Wells, and Logs. 	
Collect a Space Print 	(Sim Name) has the desire to use the Observatory and acquire Space Prints. 	
Reach Level 2 of the Secret Agent Career 	(Sim Name) wants excitement in their life and becoming a Secret Agent is just the ticket! Click on a Computer or Phone to start a new Career. 	
Work on a Steampunk Flyamajig for 5 Hours	(Sim Name) wants to build a Steampunk Flyamajig. Purchase a Steampunk Flyamajig kit from Build Mode and get to work! 	
Plant a Magic Bean 	(Sim Name) wants to plant a Magic Bean. Ask local PlantSims for a Magic Bean then purchase a Magic PlantSim Stump from Build Mode to plant it. 	
Acquire a Cowplant Berry 	(Sim Name) wants to possess a Cowplant Berry by any means possible. Cowplant Berries can be created by a skilled gardener, or found in the wild through fishing, digging, or exploration. 	
Perform 5 Camping Activities 	(Sim Name) wants to go camping! Cozy up to a roaring campfire, roast marshmallows, or endure the chilly night in a tent or sleeping bag. 	
WooHoo in Risky Places 	(Sim Name) wants to get frisky pretty much anywhere, just not in bed! 	
Skip Work 	(Sim Name) has better things to do than continue the 9-to-5 grind! If {0.SimPronounSubjective} has a job just skip going. 	
Find and Explore the Forgotten Grotto 	{0.SimFirstName} wants to explore the Forgotten Grotto. Try looking for a nearby cave in Oasis Springs. It'll take a very Handy Sim to be able to accomplish this desire! 	
Locate and Explore Sylvan Glade 	(Sim Name) wants to uncover the secrets of Sylvan Glade. Try looking for a special tree in Willow Creek. 	
Build a Treehouse 	(Sim Name) has a spontaneous desire to build a treehouse! Purchase the Treehouse Base in Build Mode. 	
Take an Outdoor Nap 	(Sim Name) is feeling spontaneous and wants to experience the thrill of napping in unique areas outside. Try napping in a tent, a treehouse, or maybe even a bush! 	
Sleep in a Coffin 	(Sim Name) wants to feel the thrill of death by sleeping in a coffin. Purchase one from Build Mode. 	
Visit Batuu 	It's a Midlife Crisis, why not become a space explorer and visit a far off galaxy?! Use the phone and click on Take a Vacation to start (Sim Name)'s adventure in Batuu. 	
Take a Snowy Mountain Trip 	(Sim Name) wants to go on a mountain adventure! Take a Vacation or Travel to Mt. Komorebi to explore the World. 	
Investigate StrangerVille 	(Sim Name) has heard rumors of things happening around StrangerVille and desires to travel there to check it out. 	
Explore the Magic Realm 	(Sim Name) wants to explore the mystical and fantastical world of the Magic Realm! Travel to Glimmerbrook and look for a magical portal to Travel to The Magic Realm. 	
Answer The Call of The Jungle 	(Sim Name) wants to travel to Selvadorada. Take a Vacation to Selvadorada and once there, visit the nearby Market or Jungle. 	
Relax on a Tropical Island 	(Sim Name) wants to visit a tropical island. Take a Vacation or Travel to Sulani to explore the world. 	
Live the Dumpster Life 	(Sim Name) wants to do various activities while in a dumpster. Try taking a dive or a nap in a local dumpster. 	
Perform Extreme Sports for 3 Hours 	(Sim Name) wants to travel to Mt. Komorebi and Ski, Snowboard, or Rock Climb. 	
Desire to Create
Objective 	Description 	Pack
View or Admire 10 Artwork 	(Sim Name) has the desire to spend time viewing artwork. Click on a painting or sculpture to View it. 	
Publish Book 	(Sim Name) wants to be immortalized through the written word by publishing a book. Click on a computer to get writing! 	
Reach Level 3 in 2 Creative Skills 	(Sim Name) is feeling a strong creative urge and wants to increase their Creative skills. Try arranging flowers, painting, writing, playing an instrument, photography, or more! 	
Make 3 Emotional Paintings 	(Sim Name) wants to make a painting with emotion! Try clicking on an easel when the Sim is either angry, confident, flirty, playful, or sad. 	
Reach Level 2 in a Creative Art Career 	(Sim Name) wants to go professional...creatively at least. Apply for either an Entertainer, Painter, or Writer Career. 	
Sell 3 Paintings to Collectors or Art Gallery	(Sim Name) desires to be a profitable Artist. Hard to be creative if they are broke. Start selling some artwork! 	
Play an Instrument for 6 Hours 	(Sim Name) wants to express their stress through a musical outlet...for as long as it takes. Click on an instrument and start playing! 	
View Tragic Clown Painting 	(Sim Name) wants to feeeeel something powerful! Purchase the Tragic Clown painting in Build Mode or visit the Recreation Center to view it there. 	
Cloudgaze or Stargaze for 2 Hours 	(Sim Name) wants to waste the day way drawing creative inspiration from the sky. 	
Take 5 Photos Around The World 	(Sim Name) wants to travel to new locations and take photos. Make sure a camera is in their inventory. 	
View or Admire 3 Artwork Pieces 	(Sim Name) desires to be surrounded by art in a Museum. Travel to a Museum lot and view artwork. 	
Craft 5 Outstanding Items 	(Sim Name) wants to be an outstanding crafter! Doesn't matter what really, just needs to be of the highest quality! 	
Shape a Bonsai Tree 5 Times 	(Sim Name) wants to de-stress and zone out as they reevaluate where they are in life. Will it lead to creative inspiration? Who knows...? 	
Tend a Garden 30 Times 	(Sim Name) wants to cultivate life in the form of a plant. Spend some time planting and caring for a garden. 	
Plant a CowPlant Berry 	(Sim Name) has no fear of danger when creative inspiration is on the line! Besides, it's rumored Artistic Legends used CowPlants as muses long ago. (Sim Name) needs to find out if this is true!	
Write a Book 	(Sim Name) wants to put ink to paper and write a book! Use a computer and select a genre of book to write. 	
Write a Song 	(Sim Name) wants to write a song for an instrument. They'll need to have at least a Level 8 Skill for the musical instrument to do this desire. 	
Woodwork for 5 Hours 	(Sim Name) wants to carve away their worries using a Woodworking Table. Purchase one in Build Mode. 	
Try Cross-stitching 	(Sim Name) wants to Cross-stitch something. Purchase a Cross-stitch Kit from Build Mode and get started! 	
Knit for 3 Hours 	(Sim Name) wants to Knit for a bit. Purchase a Yarn Basket and put it in their inventory and start knitting away! 	
Make 5 Flower Arrangements 	(Sim Name) wants to practice the art of flower arrangement. What arrangements will they make? Purchase a Flower Arranging Table and get to work! 	
Start a Mural 	(Sim Name) wants to let off some steam while creating a Mural. Purchase a DIY Mural and get painting! 	
Practice Acting 3 Times 	(Sim Name) wants to try their hand at acting! Click on a mirror or microphone to Practice Acting. 	
Complete 2 gigs as a Freelance Crafter 	(Sim Name) wants to complete some gig jobs as a Freelance Crafter. Click on a computer and Find a Job under Career. Join the Freelancer career and select SIMply Crafted to get started! 	
Make 3 Candles 	(Sim Name) wants to make some candles using a Candle Making Table. Purchase one in Build Mode and get to work! 	
Desire for Relationships
Objective 	Description 	Pack
Meet 6 New Sims 	(Sim Name) has the desire to make new connections! Click on an unknown Sim and choose an introduction! 	
Try for a Baby 3 Times 	(Sim Name) craves the soul-fulfillment of having a baby or at least trying for a baby. 	
Casual WooHoo 3 Times 	(Sim Name) desires to WooHoo with a Sim they're not in a committed relationship with. But will they regret it later? 	
Get Married! 	(Sim Name) feels like they've let life pass them by and wants to get married now! Doesn't matter to who, just make it happen! 	
Get Divorced 	Things have become a little too real for (Sim Name). It's time to break away and start fresh. Hopefully, (Sim Name) don't regret this later... 	
Call Off Wedding 	Things have become a little too real for (Sim Name)....it's time to call the wedding off and rethink life. Hopefully, they don't regret this later... 	
Casual Flirt 8 Times 	(Sim Name) wants to feel the thrilling excitement of flirting with someone they're not in a committed relationship with. 	
Host a Gold Level Party 	(Sim Name) wants to go down in history as having hosted the best party ever! Click the Calendar to start planning it. 	
Make 3 New Friends 	(Sim Name) wants to branch out and expand their network! 	
Have a New Lover 	(Sim Name) is feeling frisky and wants to become Lovebirds with a Sim...even if they're already in a relationship. 	
Have a Gold Level Date 	(Sim Name) wants to go on an amazing romantic date with another Sim. Click on a romantic partner and ask to go on a date. 	
Befriend Lin-Z Smart Speaker 	(Sim Name) desires to befriend a Lin-Z Smart Speaker. Purchase a Lin-Z Smart Speaker in Build Mode and start talking with it. 	
Befriend the Grim Reaper 	(Sim Name) doesn't want to fear death any longer. So they're going to befriend it! Find the Grim Reaper and start socializing! 	
Socialize with Family 25 Times 	(Sim Name) feels too distant from family and wants to socialize with them more. Click on a family member and perform social interactions. 	
Adopt Something 	(Sim Name) has a burning desire to adopt something...anything. Just grow this (Sim Name)'s household! 	
Become Closer with a Family Member 	(Sim Name) wants a special bond with a family member. Become Good Friends or BFF with a Family Member. 	
Interact with a CowPlant 5 Times 	Throw caution to the wind, (Sim Name) wants to interact with a CowPlant! Locate one and click on it to perform interactions. 	
Make a New BFF 	(Sim Name) wants to make a new BFF, even if they already have one... 	
Exchange a Friendship Bracelet 	(Sim Name) wants to make things official and exchange a Friendship Bracelet with another Sim. 	
Meet Someone New in 3 Unique Places	(Sim Name) wants to get out and meet other Sims from different locations. 	
Throw a Party 	(Sim Name) wants to get people together and throw a party! Click on the Calendar to schedule a party. 	
Host a Family Reunion 	(Sim Name) wants to get the family back together for a big shindig! Click on the Calendar to schedule a party. 	
Befriend a Stray Dog or Cat 	(Sim Name) wants to make a furry friend with a local stray animal. Head over to Brindleton Bay to locate a stray cat or dog. 	
Become Companions with a Pet 	(Sim Name) wants to form the ultimate bond with a fur friend. Increase the friendship level between them and a pet to be able to become a companion. 	
Befriend a Rabbit 	(Sim Name) wants to befriend an adorable little rabbit. Head over to Henford-On-Bagley and look for Wild Rabbit Home tree stumps to see if it's inhabited by a furry critter.	
Start or Join a Club 	(Sim Name) wants to form a group with like-minded people. Click on the Social Groups icon in the bottom right corner and look for the Clubs tab. 	
Desire for Success
Objective 	Description 	Pack
Get to work and earn 1000 	(Sim Name) wants to earn money by going to work, selling crafts, selling collectibles, or side gigs. Whatever brings in the Simoleons! 	
Go to Work Focused 	(Sim Name) wants no distractions while at work. With a Focus Mood, have (Sim Name) go to work. 	
Purchase 15000 Worth of Objects 	(Sim Name) just wants to acquire expensive stuff, doesn't matter what really. 	
Have a Home Worth 75000 	Luxury...that's what (Sim Name) needs to feel successful. They want to have the most expensive house on the block...no...the world! But they'll settle for this for now. 	
Get A Promotion 	(Sim Name) desires to climb to the top of the Corporate Ladder and getting this promotion is one step closer to that goal. 	
Reach Level 2 in the Business Career	(Sim Name) desires to be a successful businessperson, suit and briefcase included. This might mean quitting their current job! 	
Start a New Freelance Job 	(Sim Name) wants to try their hand as a Freelancer. Look for jobs with the word Freelancer in the title or description. 	
Reach Max Level in a Career 	(Sim Name) wants to feel the sweet success of reaching the top of a career. It won't be easy but they are up for the challenge! 	
Upgrade 2 Times 	(Sim Name) wants the latest model for everything! Upgrade an object on (Sim Name)'s Home Lot to satisfy their needs. 	
Hire Professional Service 	(Sim Name) wants to be waited on hand and foot, that's what it means to be rich right? Hire a Maid, Gardner, or other Professional Service. Click on the Phone and select Home to Hire a Service.	
Purchase 3 Expensive Paintings 	(Sim Name) wants to own expensive paintings, nothing below $1000 will do! Purchase a painting from the Build Mode. 	
Eat a Gourmet Meal 	Nothing but the best for (Sim Name) and that includes the food they eat! 	
Buy a Hot Tub 	(Sim Name) wants a Hot Tub...because that obviously signifies wealth...right? Purchase a Hot Tub in the Build Mode 	
Negotiate a Promotion 	(Sim Name) doesn't have time to put in the work. Use a phone to successfully negotiate a job promotion instead. 	
Win a Competition or Game 	(Sim Name) wants to feel the thrill of a win. Win any competition, game, or contest. Try playing a competitive game on a computer or a card game with another Sim. 	
Brag 15 Times 	(Sim Name) wants to brag about things to feel more successful in life. Click on another Sim and look for something to brag about under Friendly interactions. 	
Become a 2 Star Celebrity 	(Sim Name) wants to become famous. Perform various interactions that gain fame such as playing music or performing a comedy routine in a public venue. 	
Put Money into a Vault 	(Sim Name) wants to protect their wealth and put some money in a vault. Purchase a Smart Vault or Vault Door in Build Mode and Add Money to Vault. 	
===Midlife crisis random moods===
During a midlife crisis sims contemplate life during the crisis and, depending on how many objectives have been completeted or not, have a chance to get these moodlets:
Icon	Name 	Effect	Emotion 	Duration	From 	Description 	EP
 	Why Me? 	2 	Angry 	3 hours 	Contemplating Life	Why is this Midlife Crisis happening to (Sim Name)? Life just isn't going well for their right now. 	
 	Let's Do This! 	2 	Confident	3 hours 	Contemplating Life	(Sim Name) is feeling a boost of confidence to help get through this Midlife Crisis. 	
 	What’s Going On? 	2 	Dazed 	3 hours 	Contemplating Life	Why does (Sim Name) feel this way? Why has life taken such a negative turn? 	
 	Feelin’ Young Again	2 	Energized	3 hours 	Contemplating Life	After some thinking, (Sim Name) hasn't felt this alive in a really long time. They have a huge craving to try something adventurous! 	
 	Still Got it! 	2 	Flirty 	3 hours 	Contemplating Life	Oh yea! (Sim Name) definitely still has it goin' on and wants to flirt with another Sim. 	
 	Not Too Late... 	2 	Focused 	3 hours 	Contemplating Life	This Midlife Crisis might just be the wakeup call (Sim Name) needed to jumpstart their life! 	
 	Personal Muse 	2 	Inspired 	3 hours 	Contemplating Life	They say inspiration can be found even in your darkest days. (Sim Name) is feeling inspired in spite of {0.SimPronounPossessiveDependent} Midlife Crisis. 	
 	Running Out of Time	2 	Sad 	3 hours 	Contemplating Life	Life is just slipping away and it feels like (Sim Name) hasn't yet really experienced the things life has to offer. Try knocking off some items from their Midlife Crisis Bucket List in the Aspiration Panel.	
 	What Happens Now? 	2 	Scared 	3 hours 	Contemplating Life	(Sim Name) is at a cross-road in life and not sure what to do next. Life just didn't pan out the way they thought it would. 	
=== Preference changes ===
Sims experiecing a midlife crisis also have a 30% chance to shift one of their likes and dislikes or gain new ones. There is a set amount of preferences that might change polarity/get added:
* Acting
* Comedy
* Cross Stitch
* Dancing
* Research and Debate
* DJ
* Fishing
* Fitness
* Gardening
* Guitar
* Knitting
* Media Production
* Mixology
* Painting
* Photography
* Piano
* Pipe Organ
* Programming
* Robotics
* Rock Climbing
* Rocket Science
* Singing
* Skiing
* Snowboarding
* Violin
* Writing
===Resolution===
Sims can ignore their desires and push through with the consequences of negative moodlets (and the given benefits), or they can complete their desire objectives to shorten the duration of their midlife crisis. At the end of the crisis, if sims fulfilled enough of their desires, they will be granted a happy resolution moodlet.
Icon	Name 	Effect	Emotion	Duration	From 	Description 	EP
 	It's Not So Bad	2 	Happy 	2 days 	Overcoming Midlife Crisis	(Sim Name) has made it through a life-changing experience and has realized things aren't as bad as originally thought. (Sim Name) might not be the same Sim they were before this life event occurred but they are at peace with this...	
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