Dragon Age: The Veilguard offers tips to strengthen bonds with companions
To increase your Bond with companions in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, complete quests with them, choose favorable dialogue options, give gifts, and defeat enemies linked to their Faction. A higher Bond unlocks skill points and companion quests.
You can check your Bond level in the 'Companions' menu. Completing quests is the easiest method, but side quests also help. Reloading saves can allow you to retry missed dialogue options for better Bond increases.
Gifts can be obtained from Faction merchants and provide a quick Bond boost. Additionally, including companions in battles against their Faction's enemies will also enhance your Bond with them.