Okay, agree with a lot of the listed wants, and some of my wants duplicate others, but I'm listing what popped into my head first after reading the title.
1. THE Very Top Want for me is Romance - There's very little in the game right now. Your Sim can meet someone, get engaged, married and have a kid on the way within a couple hours. I know some Simmers like that, but I wish finding a partner was a more meaningful, gradual process with all the necessary actions to accomplish that added.
Bring back all the lovely animations we've already enjoyed such as slow dancing, I miss that SO much. Also, cuddling/spooning in bed, REAL make-out on the couch, playing footsie/table proposals, the photobooth and add new stuff such as holding hands, cuddling while star/cloudgazing, scheduled dates, more lingerie, wedding attire/accouterments, etc., etc. Well anyway, there's numerous threads on here listing all the romance stuff Simmers want, so I'll stop.
2. More aware/reactive Sims - Cheating, fighting, vampires, ghosts, etc. Our Sims need to have stronger reactions that last more than a few minutes or until they walk by a 'nicely decorated' painting. Bring back the cool down period for these things and implement a fear emotion.
3. Body hair - Just some chest hair would suffice, but I'd love more than that.
Bonus: Doorbells!
Double Bonus: I know you said don't mention packs but, well...if you had asked that I'd have said; Farming, Hobbies and maybe a pack called something like, 'Get Moving' that would include all kinds of vehicles (including multi-Sim boats) and their related careers/NPCs.
Happy Simming! <3
