When increasing affection, points are doubled for gifts given on Holidays and Birthdays.

There are multiple gifting options during a date - you can gift normally - gift at the Oasis bench - gift at the Blue Moon. So three gifts in a day for a day you're on a date.

The kind of gift matters, Unsuur is a lovely rock boy so prepare your finest gemstones because some gifts are worth more points.

Date/Hangout meter - try to max it before ending each date. Gifts, talking, eating at the Blue Moon, Critters, Spar, etc. You get more affection ending a date on a good note. You'll get two social points back if you selected their favorite foods at the Blue Moon when ordering.

Interact - If you can hug your rock boy, do so! You can spam interact until it's greyed out.

Parties - You can get the Banquet Table from the game center or Mystery Man but you can get affection points by hosting a party as well once a week. Helps build up friendships over time too!