Recognition for a good, but non-useful suggestion or effort

When the “crush” has no intentions of taking things further, but they like the attention. So they flirt here or there, send dm/texts just to keep the person interested, knowing damn well they’re staying single.

Brownie points are things that you keep track of yourself when talking to your crush or someone you're into. You gain brownie points when you say nice things or joke around with them and they accept the joke. You can also lose brownie points by saying something insulting or rude that the person would most likely take offense to.

an earned, nonmonetary credit for efforts made, even if efforts did not achieve desired results

Unexpected credit bestowed for a deed or action resulting in special favor of the recipient in the brownie point giver's eyes. Negative brownie points are also avaliable and can also deduct from the brownie point count (which is never really accurate in the first place).

Unexpected credit bestowed for a deed or action resulting in special favor of the recipient in the brownie point giver's eyes. Negative brownie points are also avaliable and can also deduct from the brownie point count (which is never really accurate in the first place).

Points amassed through doing things you don't want to do with your wife/girlfriend that can be used to purchase anal sex.