Lifestyles: how's your experience?

I just downloaded this weekend, but so far I find it a bit disappointing. Hopefully, it will improve, but so far I only noticed a few small changes. I admit it was nice when the right sim called about a date as opposed to the way the wrong Sims used to always call.

I like the new pack, and so far my game is running fairly smooth, but I have noticed my Sims are no longer changing into seasonal clothes on their own, sometimes they do and sometimes not.

Also, I noticed that in the island living world less Sims were in the water, or sun bathing, instead they were mostly hanging about the shore.