The Romantic Explorer aspiration, introduced in The Sims 4 Lovestruck, is designed just for Simmers that want to explore the romance skill. It takes players through the ins and outs of the the Lovestruck expansion pack, allowing Sims who are looking to explore their romantic side and deepest desires to fulfill their dreams and earn rewards.

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This aspiration challenges Sims to build the romance skill, utilize specialized Lovestruck romance objects and interactions, learn how to navigate the path to going on memorable dates, and satisfy partners with successful WooHoo. This guide will help players make every romantic encounter a memorable one.

How to Complete Spark of Love

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  • Milestone Quests:
    • Go On A "Get To Know You" Date
    • Achieve Level Two Romance Skill
    • Use The Romantic Blanket Three Times For Romance
    • Share Food Two Times

To conquer the first milestone of the Romantic Explorer aspiration, Sims must commit to romantic activities designed to spark new relationships and deepen connections. The initial step is to go on a "Get To Know You" date, which can be scheduled by finding the "Ask To Create A Date" interaction through the Cupid's Corner app or in person.

This casual date is an excellent opportunity for Sims to practice their budding Romance Skill. Much like the Charisma Skill, the Romance Skill increases through romantic and flirty interactions with other Sims. Additionally, Sims can read Romance Skill books or research romance tips on the computer to boost their knowledge and enhance their romantic prowess.

Reaching level two of the Romance Skill is crucial, not only for meeting the milestone requirement, but also for unlocking new interactions with the Sweetheart's Box, which allows two Sims to share food together.

Purchase a Sweetheart box on the computer and find it in your Sim's inventory. When done twice, this will tick off another objective on the milestone list.

Finally, Sims must purchase a Romance Blanket from the Build/Buy catalog and use it to perform romantic interactions. By guiding Sims through these activities, gamers can ensure their Sims are well on their way to becoming avid amour adventurers in The Sims 4.

How to Complete Expanding Boundaries

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  • Milestone Quests:
    • Discuss Romantic Boundaries
    • Have A Romantic Partner
    • Achieve Level Four Romance Skill
    • Embrace Three Times

Expanding Boundaries is the second milestone of the Romantic Explorer aspiration. If the player's Sim already has a romantic partner, then they will automatically complete one of the objectivse.

To foster a healthy relationship, it's essential to discuss romantic boundaries. Assign and adjust romantic boundaries in Create-A-Sim. They define the extent to which a partner can engage in physical or verbal romance with other Sims without triggering jealousy. By talking to their partner (or partners!), Sims can redefine these parameters, allowing for flexibility and the possibility of polyamorous relationships.

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Once the romantic boundaries are set and agreed upon, it's time to embrace the Sim's significant other, or any other partner, three times to fulfill the next objective.

The final task requires boosting the Sim's Romance Skill to level four, which will better prepare Sims for more advanced romantic endeavors, as practice makes perfect. Sims can meet this minimum requirement by engaging in romantic and flirty interactions. As they progress, they will unlock more romantic options.

How to Complete Amour Connoisseur

Sims doing a steamy kiss and cuddling in bed after reaching level seven romance skill
  • Milestone Quests:
    • Get Gold On A Romantic Date
    • Achieve Level Seven Romance Skill
    • Perform 25 Romantic Gestures With A Partner Sim
    • WooHoo Three Times In Different Locations

The third and final milestone of the Romantic Explorer aspiration, challenges Sims to become Amour Connoisseurs. To begin, Sims need to reach Gold Event status on a romantic date. Players must then choose a romantic venue, and decide the activities engage. Generally, they will want to make sure that their Sims engage in flirty conversations, share food, and perform romantic interactions to build up the date's score. It's also important to attention to Sims' moods, needs, and desires to ensure a successful outing. Next, Sims must reach level seven of the Romance Skill.

By this point in the aspiration, Sims will have unlocked a variety of romantic gestures and options that can be used to impress their partner and enhance their romantic prowess. Performing 25 romantic gestures with a partner Sim can be easily achieved through daily interactions, such as kissing, embracing, giving massages, and sharing heartfelt compliments.

The final requirement is to WooHoo three times in different locations, encouraging Sims to explore new settings for their intimate moments. Completing these tasks will grant Sims unparalleled romantic expertise, a hefty dose of aspiration points, and a handy new reward trait.

Completion Reward

A Sim completing the Romantic Explorer aspiration and gaining the Seasoned Romantic reward trait

Completing the Romantic Explorer aspiration rewards a Sim with the coveted Seasoned Romantic trait, which allows Sims' romantic relationships to develop more quickly, making it possible for them to form strong bonds with potential partners in a shorter amount of time.

This accelerated relationship growth is perfect for serial romantics, challenge goers, or those who simply want to bag the Sim of their dreams. Whether the player's Sim is a hopeless romantic, a heartbreaker, or somewhere in between, the Seasoned Romantic trait makes navigating the complexities of love smoother and more rewarding.

In addition to faster romantic growth, this trait also helps Sims recover from embarrassment more quickly. Resilience is key during awkward romantic interactions or when facing rejection, especially for Sims who are trying to maintain their confidence and poise despite setbacks. Overall, the Seasoned Romantic trait not only enhances a Sim's romantic life but also equips them with the emotional fortitude needed to handle the ups and downs of love, making it an essential reward for any aspiring romance expert in The Sims 4.

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The Sims 4
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September 2, 2014
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Developer(s)
Maxis
Publisher(s)
Electronic Arts
Platform(s)
PS4, Xbox One, PC
Genre(s)
Simulation