Day 6: Four ways to win your heart. Also known as, the things that help gain my love and affection. I’ll skip the obvious things like giving me money or buying me ice cream. 1. Food. As an utterly shameless grub, the only thing that tastes better than food I can’t afford, is food not purchased with my money. Free food. What a marvelous concept! 2. Kindness. While niceness might not be necessary, kindness is a non-negotiable. There is just something about being a deliberately considerate and empathetic person that just pulls my soul.