Thanks for the reply. Also, any reliable way to raise charisma past level 40? Charm machine doesn't seem to work all the time, and charm books can't be read at that level...Are haircuts my last hope?
Charm Machine has a limited chance to work. Same with all the other machines. So don't bank on that. Sunbathing is efficient, but obviously not available in all the seasons. Haircuts, and partying in the club are your alternatives. Both are costly though (50$).
I have not downloaded the new version, but I had no problem in making the charm book work for me with Charm 52 and Charm 114 (due to bonus items). It is limited to once a week (at least in the 20.6 version of the game).
Also, if you get to 40 with stat boosts on, you can unequip those clothes / items, and you still qualify for the "low level" options, of practicing speech, pushups in your room, and thinking in the park (though the knowledge one is not without some nuisance due to the 'free conversation topics' bug). The only real requirement for those three options is that your stat is 25 or less, but obviously your hunger, energy and hygiene stats need to be decent.