Does friendship decay stop at 8 hearts?

Yes, in Stardew Valley, friendship decay stops at 8 hearts for marriage candidates before you give them a bouquet; however, it starts again if you give them a bouquet to unlock 10 hearts, at which point it stops again (unless they're your spouse). For non-marriage candidates, decay stops at 10 hearts. Decay is very slow, so daily conversation or gifts can easily counteract it.
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Does friendship decay after 8 hearts?

(Note that after reaching 8 hearts pre-bouquet, friendship points can continue to rise to just below 9 hearts (2249 points) and will not decay until the candidate is given a bouquet.)
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What happens when you reach 8 hearts in Stardew Valley?

If you reach eight hearts with someone, you can give them a bouquet from Pierre's and that's the in-game version of making it official!
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Can you marry at 8 Hearts in Stardew Valley?

Then, the last two hearts will unlock. You can ONLY marry someone once they're at 10 hearts, whether you've seen the heart event or not, but you cannot see it after marriage, and you can only buy the mermaid pendant in order to propose on rainy days in spring-fall. Winter is a no-go.
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Can you get 10 hearts with everyone in Stardew Valley after marriage?

Yes, you can get 10 hearts with everyone in Stardew Valley even after marriage, but it requires careful gifting to avoid spouse jealousy, especially with characters of the same gender as your spouse; you'll need to give bouquets to the singles to unlock the 9th and 10th hearts, and the only real consequences are minor jealousy spats or potential group confrontation scenes if you trigger them before marriage. 
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Does Sebastian stop smoking if you marry him?

At the train station on some days, you can see him smoke. When you get married to him, he gives up smoking but depending on your hearts with him he can take up smoking again. Sebastian works as a freelance programmer and expresses frustration that his job not taken seriously by others.
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What happens if you say actually your dad was being weird in Stardew Valley?

"Actually, your dad was being weird." - -100 friendship points with Demetrius. Maru will ask Demetrius what [Player Name] is talking about. Demetrius will tell the truth and apologize for his behaviour.
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Do Stardew spouses get jealous?

Yes, your spouse in Stardew Valley can get jealous if you give gifts (not hated, non-birthday) to another marriage candidate who is the same gender as your spouse and has received a bouquet from you, causing a friendship point loss and angry dialogue. This is a random chance event (20-40%) that doesn't lead to divorce but can be managed by gifting your spouse daily or avoiding these specific actions with other candidates. 
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Can you be LGBT in Stardew Valley?

Yes, you can absolutely be gay in Stardew Valley! The game allows you to romance and marry any of the 12 marriage candidates (6 bachelors and 6 bachelorettes) regardless of your character's gender, as all marriage candidates are "playersexual" and available for same-sex relationships and marriage, with details like adoption and wedding dialogue adjusting accordingly. 
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What happens if you ignore your spouse?

Ignoring your spouse isn't winning the argument; it's losing the connection. Neither is yelling and antagonizing your spouse to this point. This sort of behavior is typically a reaction from an action so you should also take a look at what got the other person to this point.
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What does the GREY heart mean in Stardew Valley?

In Stardew Valley, grey hearts on a marriage candidate's friendship meter (after reaching 8 hearts) mean you can date them by giving them a Bouquet, unlocking the 9th and 10th hearts for further development, leading to marriage; they signify a transition from friendship to romance, allowing you to progress to a boyfriend/girlfriend status before marriage, as shown on the Stardew Valley Wiki friendship page.
 
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How many friendship points is a disliked gift?

Universal dislike gifts are worth -20 friendship points.
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Who is the best character to marry in Stardew Valley?

The "best" person to marry in Stardew Valley depends on your goals, but Maru, Abigail, and Penny are often praised for useful gifts (bombs, gems, fertilizer) and farm help, while Shane and Sebastian offer deep, transformative storylines for players seeking emotional depth, with Leah being a popular, nature-loving choice. Other strong picks include Harvey for his sweet nature and farm upkeep, and Haley, who has a surprising personality change. 
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Will your spouse get jealous if you dance with someone else in Stardew Valley?

Dancing with a partner increases your relationship with them by 1 Heart. If you are married, you can ask someone other than your spouse to dance, but your spouse may become jealous as a result. Divorced spouses will refuse to dance with you, and will react angrily if asked.
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What does secret note #19 mean in Stardew Valley?

Secret Note #19 in Stardew Valley is a treasure map leading to a hidden Solid Gold Lewis Statue, found by following a path of arrows starting at Jodi's blue house (1 Willow Lane), moving your character until you hit an obstacle in each direction, eventually ending behind Mayor Lewis's house where you can pick it up. It's a fun easter egg that reveals a bit about Mayor Lewis's secret stash of funds.
 
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What happens after 3 years in Stardew Valley?

"Wait for my return at the dawn of your third year." On Spring 1, Year 3, Grandpa will come back to evaluate the player's progress in Stardew Valley. The shrine will light up with a number of candles, the numbers of candles lit is directly linked to Grandpa's evalutation.
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Is Leah's ex always a girl?

Her ex is always the same gender as the player. The ex is the same gender as the farmer.. this is because of the whole “player sexual” thing where the characters are attracted to whatever the player is.
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What happens if you allow pregnancy in Stardew Valley?

In Stardew Valley, "allow pregnancy" refers to enabling the option for your spouse to have a child or for your farm animals (cows, goats, sheep) to spontaneously give birth to offspring, adding babies to your farm or family after a period of time (14 days for humans, random for animals). For humans, it's a dialogue choice after a 10-heart relationship; for animals, it's a toggle in their info menu, requiring an empty space in the barn/coop and a fully grown animal. 
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Can two guys have a baby in Stardew Valley?

Same-gender couples will adopt children, and opposite-gender couples will have biological children. If you remove the crib via a house renovation, you cannot have new children (whether adoptive or biological) unless the crib is replaced. You can have only two children; one male and one female.
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What is the 2 2 2 2 rule in marriage?

The 2-2-2 Rule in marriage is a relationship guideline to keep couples connected by scheduling regular, focused time together: a date night every two weeks, a weekend getaway every two months, and a week-long vacation every two years. It's designed to prevent couples from drifting apart by creating intentional, distraction-free moments for communication, fun, and intimacy, fostering a stronger bond and preventing boredom, though flexibility is key, especially with kids or finances. 
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Does Stardew Valley punish you for cheating?

Mr. Qi will be waiting for you at the Summit, he will lecture you for cheating, wound and then leave you with only 500 gold coins. Beware!
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Can I marry my ex-wife in Stardew Valley?

Divorced spouses neither attend the player's wedding nor treat them normally during Festivals. 30,000g (this will also wipe Krobus' memory if he is an ex-roommate). Afterward, all ex-spouses will have no memory of the previous marriage, allowing players to date and remarry them if they choose.
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Is there anything inappropriate in Stardew Valley?

Parents say that while the game is generally well-liked and can be enjoyable for older children, it contains themes and references that may not be suitable for younger players, including alcohol use, implied adult situations, and complex gameplay mechanics.
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Is Maru Sebastian's half sister?

“Sebastian is a rebellious loner who lives in his parents' basement. He is Maru's older half-brother, and feels like his sister gets all the attention and adoration, while he is left to rot in the dark.
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How many times can you put a diamond in grandpa's shrine?

The player can be re-evaluated at any time by placing a Diamond into Grandpa's Shrine (Grandpa will show up on the following day, after a game load or the first day of the following season in some cases). This means that the opportunity to obtain all four candles is extended beyond the initial two year evaluation.
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