40 Special Gifts For Your Long Distance Boyfriend Or Girlfriend
The best gift ideas and inspo for long-distance relationships.
If you’re in a long-distance relationship gift-giving is one of the best ways to keep the relationship alive, however long distance relationship gifts can be tricky, especially if you’re not going to be there in person to see them open it.
If you want a romantic gift or just an everyday I love you gift, here are some of the best gift-giving ideas for long-distance couples, from gifts you can get sent to their house, things you can deliver in person or homemade gifts if you’re on a budget.
Long-distance relationship gift ideas for girlfriends
1. Personalised jewellery
Etsy is a great place to look for unique pieces, or you could order from more well-known brands such as Pandora and get pieces engraved. Jewellery is a great romantic gift and personalising it just adds that extra special touch to help your girlfriend think of you even if you’re not together.
2. Flowers
You can still send flowers even if you live miles away! You can order online for delivery to their house from places such as eFlorist or Interflora, or set up a reoccurring delivery with subscription services like Freddie’s Flowers.
3. Long distance lamps
If you want a cute and meaningful gift for your long-distance relationship, you could try out long-distance lamps. You keep one and give one to your partner and when they touch it, yours will light up too.
4. Cuddly toys
When you’re not around, they’ll have something else to cuddle. It might be a bit of a cliche gift but you can’t really go wrong, especially with brands like Jellycat and Squishmallows being so popular on TikTok right now.
5. Personalised candle
Etsy is a great place to look for homemade gifts and a personalised candle can be a really great way to let someone know you’re thinking about them. Plus, they’ll think about you every time they light it!
6. Spotify gift card
Music is something that a lot of couples bond over so if you’re the type to create playlists for one another a Spotify gift card is a great gift that your girlfriend will be happy she doesn’t have to pay for herself!
7. Krispy Kreme delivery
You can get doughnuts delivered at any time, all you need is an address. Whether you go for a mixed dozen or the personalized “I love you” doughnuts, it’s a gift that’s sure to brighten someone’s day.
8. Name a star gift
There’s nothing more romantic than having a star named after you. Not only is it a super cute idea, but it’s great for long-distance couples as no matter where you are in the world the stars are always looking down on you from above.
9. Hoodies
Long-distance relationship gifts don’t have to be super expensive. You could send one of your own hoodies you already own or buy one especially for her to help her think of you every time she wears it. ASOS, boohoo and JD are great places to start.
10. Travel tag
Long-distance relationships often mean travelling frequently and if your relationship means regular flying, why not get your girlfriend a personalised travel tag to help her look forward to travelling and make the difficult part of long-distance more exciting.
11. Headphones
If you spend a lot of time video-calling, a good pair of headphones can make all the difference. Whether you want to invest in over-ear headphones like the Bose QuietComfort headphones or earbuds such as AirPods, we’re sure it’s a gift your partner will appreciate.
12. Photo book
Websites such as Photobox or Etsy allow you to create unique and meaningful custom gifts such as photo books which you can fill with personal memories that you’ve shared together.
13. Spa vouchers
A relaxing day at the spa should be on everyone’s checklist, especially if they work and have a lot of uni pressure too.
14. Perfume
If your girlfriend has a signature scent, she’s probably always welcome to receive more of it. Perfume is a gift you can’t go wrong with, so if you don’t know what her favourite is yet start dropping hints to work it out and check websites such as Superdrug or Fragrance Direct for good deals.
15. Personalised chocolate
Nothing says “I love you” like chocolate and you can go the extra mile by personalising it with their name, your name or your anniversary for a more thoughtful gift from somewhere like Thorntons.
Long-distance relationship gifts for boyfriends
16. Touch Long Distance Connection bracelets
If you’re missing your boyfriend, modern technology can allow you to feel close to him even if you’re miles apart. Try long-distance touch connection bracelets, where you both wear one and if you tap on yours, he’ll feel it on his. It’s a really great way to feel their touch even when you’re not together.
17. Embroidered hoodie
If you’re always stealing your boyfriend’s hoodies, get him one of his own but embroider your initials on the sleeve. So, not only will he be wearing his heart on his sleeve but he’ll also have a hoodie of his own that he won’t have to share.
18. Music plaque
If you have a special song that you share together, get it made into a plaque for your boyfriend to display at home for a sweet and sentimental gift.
19. Weekend travel bag
If your boyfriend has to travel a lot to see you, why not treat him to a weekend travel bag that can fit all of his essentials in when he’s travelling, to make the stress of packing so much easier, especially if you tend to stay with one another for quite a few days at a time.
20. Personalised wallet
Whether you just send them some photos to keep in their wallet or buy them a wallet that’s embossed with your initials or anniversary date, it’s a gift you know that they’ll need to use every day.
21. Pyjamas
Long-distance couples spend a lot of time on the phone or on video chats while at home, so you want to be comfy while you’re doing it.
22. Weighted blanket
Sleeping alone sucks, so a weighted blanket can definitely help to make it feel like you’re there with them even when you’re hours away.
23. A plant
Give your boyfriend the challenge of keeping a plant alive and brighten up their room with something that will remind them of you.
24. Custom mug
Students drink a lot of coffee and tea and are known for using mugs for pre-drinks too if there are no cups available, so why not get your boyfriend a mug with your favourite photo on or just a simple “I love you” as a gift.
25. Travel map
If your boyfriend doesn’t hang much up on his walls, get him an interactive map which allows you to scratch off the places that you’ve visited. That way you can get planning on trips you want to take together and keep track of all the adventures you have.
26. Custom pillow
Because who doesn’t want a pillow with their partner’s face on it? Obviously, you don’t have to put your face on it, you could customise it in other ways but it’s still a great present to cuddle at night when you can’t physically be together.
27. Food gift cards
Nothing beats a home-cooked meal, but if you’re not there to do it gift vouchers for Deliveroo or restaurants are a nice alternative instead if you’re struggling to think of long-distance relationship gifts.
28. Phone stand
Long video calls and FaceTime chats are probably the norm for you, and it can be inconvenient to have to hold your phone up for that long. Get your boyfriend a decent stand for his phone so you can make your video chats effortless and 10x easier.
29. Neck massager
If you’re not around to give your boyfriend a massage in person, try a neck or back massager to do the job for you–– at least until you can do it yourself.
30. Time zone clocks
If you’re in different time zones it can be hard to keep track of what time it is for one another. A set of clocks each set to your time zone is the perfect way to not only remember, but to also remind you of one another when you’re apart.
Long-distance relationship gifts for Valentine’s Day
31. Experience days
Give yourself something to look forward to together and book an experience day via Wowcher or Buyagift to celebrate together at a later time when you’re both free. Whether it’s an overnight getaway, a spa trip or dinner, it’s great to make solid plans for the future so you have something to count down the days for.
32. Card games
Ok, so you can’t be together on Valentine’s Day so you’ll want to make your typical video call extra exciting. There are loads of card games for couples that you can play that don’t necessarily require you to be together in person. You’ll answer fun questions about your relationship and one another and explore your relationship in new ways.
33. Lovehoney set
Thanks to modern technology Lovehoney has loads of sets for long-distance couples for Valentine’s Day or just everyday use. You definitely don’t need to be physically with someone to explore and enjoy sex, so it’s worth investing in to make your relationship feel closer even when you’re apart.
34. Virtual masterclasses
If you’re spending Valentine’s Day apart, why not try signing up for a virtual masterclass together to learn something new and spend some quality time together doing something you wouldn’t do every day.
35. Matching jewellery
Whether it’s a simple ring or something more elaborate, matching jewellery is a cute gift to get one another for Valentine’s Day, especially if you can’t be together all the time.
Homemade presents for LDR partner
36. Handwritten letters
Handwritten letters are romantic and perfect for long-distance partners to receive when they’re least expecting it. If you’re on a budget all you really need is some paper, a pen and to cover the postage costs and your partner is sure to treasure and keep your letters forever.
37. Framed photos
If you have a favourite photo together why not pick out a nice frame and gift it to your partner so they can display it in their home or on their desk to remind them of you when things get tough?
38. Video compilation
If you’re on a budget and can’t make a present yourself, why not get a bit creative on your phone and put together a video compilation of all of your favourite memories together even if it’s just a collection of text messages, it’s sure to put a smile on their face when you send it to them.
39. Message in a bottle
Write sweet messages on individual pieces of paper and add to a bottle and give it to your long-distance partner to open whenever they’re feeling down.
40. Scrapbook
If your long-distance partner is living far away but is someone you do manage to see regularly, a scrapbook is a great gift to cherish some of your memories together. You can fill it with the dates you’ve met up, receipts from dates you went on or food you ate, tickets to films you saw together etc as well as photos for a really sentimental gift.
Hopefully, this list has given you some great ideas for long-distance relationship gifts! Don’t forget to check out how to make a long-distance relationship work and how to set and communicate boundaries in a new relationship.
