The Sims 2 Guide and FAQ

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5.2 Expanding the Family (Marriage and Moving In)
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One of the biggest moves you will make when playing the Sim 2 is expanding your
family. Whether you Started with one, two or more Adult Sims chances are you
will expand your family by either Marriage or by having babies. Having babies
is covered under section 7. 

   Note - The Maximum number of Sims that you can have in any one household is 
          8.

The first stage to having some one moving in with your Sim or marry your Sim is
to get the relationship score high enough. There are a number of stages to go 
through before you are able to use the propose option. First you must make the 
other Sim fall in love with your Sim. Love and all that comes with is covered 
under Section 5.3.

Once your Sim is in love, you will be able to propose to the other Sim. When you
have the propose option you can ask a Sim to "Move In", "Engagement" and "Stay 
the Night". Personally I stay away from the Stay the Night Option.

Any Sim can be asked to move in, as long as the relationship score is high
enough. The Sim does not have to have a romantic relationship to move in. When a
Sim moves in the Sim still keeps his or hers last name.

   Note - When a Sim moves in they bring with them 10% of the old households
          funds. If the Sim is a NPC then they will bring between §1,000 and 
          §10,000. NPC will also come unemployed.

Marriage or joining can happen between any Sim, regardless of sex. If the Sim 
are of the opposite sex it is called marriage, if they of the same sex it is 
called joining.

Once your relationship score is in the nineties, your Sim will be able to
propose to the other Sim vie the option "Engagement". A Sim couple must first be
engaged before they are able to marry. Once you wish to marry you have to use
the propose option again, and select marry, or you can use the Wedding arch as
described earlier. You do not have to throw a wedding party in order to marry. 
You can do it at home with no one around.