Valentine’s Day marks the time of year, traditionally, for lovers to express themselves to one another through dates, gifts, and romance. Those in relationships have heightened experiences and the single folk feel lonely.
Some of us unfortunates somehow power through the hardship that is the long distance relationship. This can be a difficult time, especially if you aren’t going to see your partner. Gift giving for us this time of year is a bit different than it is for those buying for a lover that they see regularly. Long distance gifts need to be more thoughtful, long term reminders of the love you share. Here are some gift ideas for you this year.
Personalized Handmade Gift from Etsy
Handmade gifts are always a popular idea. You can get your lover a handmade personalized gift on Etsy. So, you’re in Cali and he’s in Texas? From jewelry, keychains, coffee mugs, and more, there are tons of options that can be completely personalized for your relationship. Give your lover your home state on an item they’ll use every day while you keep theirs.
Subscription to Satire from Hades United
Are you an unconventional couple? Is your guy or gal a free-thinker who wants something more thoughtful and less sappy than a mixtape or a bottle of wine? Check out these satire subscriptions to Hades United. It’s for someone you love… or like… or hate immensely. They come to about $4/ month, and if you buy this month, you can get a 50% discount on their Kickstarter campaign.
His & Hers Pillowcase Set
Come on and take another little piece of my heart now baby. Get your lover one half of this his & hers puzzle pillowcase set so you can feel connected every night when you lay down in bed away from one another. Say I love you in a whole new way as you hold the pillow and pretend it’s your man or your lady when you text them goodnight. With the unisex design of these bed accessories, you can’t really go wrong.
We-Connect Interactive Adult Play
We-connect is a more risque type of bed accessory. This gift idea is great for lovers who want to get more frisky while they’re away from each other. You can download the We-Connect apps on Android as well as iOS. It features chat, voice, and video as well as virtual touch and massaging. Accessories are required.
“Open When” Cards
Create your own set of “open when” cards or print the labels for lovers here. If your partner can control their impulse to open them right away, this is the gift that keeps on giving. Place a separate personal note or gift in each package or envelope. This way they could have reminders of your love for months to come… Okay, maybe weeks is more realistic.
Digital Message in a Bottle
This is the modern version of the classic message in a bottle idea. The USB stick is a cork that closes a tiny bottle. When your lover opens and places it into their laptop or computer, they will see a personalized message from you. Fill the drive with letters, poems, songs, and personalized videos for them to read and play over and over.
What I Love About You Fill-in-the-Blank Journal
Does your partner like to read love notes? What about a love book? This is a tiny little journal that you fill out yourself for a personalized reader experience. Let them know what you think with prompted notes, “I love hearing stories about your childhood fishing trips,” and, “When we’re apart, it makes me happy to think about the camping trip we took alone in the mountains near your grandparents’ house.” Who doesn’t like to read sweet nothings from the one they love?
All hope is not lost just because you are away from one another. You can opt for a pillowcase, a personalized keychain, a less emotional subscription to something funny and interesting, or all of the above. Either way, these are fantastic gifts to keep the flames burning in your long distance relationship. Every time they look at your gift, they will think of you and be reminded of how much you care about them.
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