I'm married...no kids...just a dog and an iguana! I've been playing the Sims since the release of the original game and have every expansion pack...also played TSO for a year or so when it was first released. The fun part of the SIMS for me was creating new places for them to live and visit! I was addicted to downloading new things for my game from TSR (The Sims Resource) as well as some other sites.
I always wanted to be a creator but never had the time to learn Photoshop or other ways to make and upload new things for the Sims. The Sims3 is AWESOME for that reason alone! I've found that the creation tools are easy to use and have been having a blast coming up with new countless and endless things/clothing to add to my game and to upload to the Exchange! I really enjoy making matching sets and things that are mix and match. I'm anxiously awaiting expansion packs...hopefully we'll get pets back in the game..that was always one of my favorite expansion packs. Would be REALLY great too if they could add some new pets...horses in particular or some farm animals! YAY!! Okay...maybe I should add excitable as one of my traits!!! LOL