40 Gifts For Your Long-Distance Significant Other

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1.

A heart messenger box so they can receive your heartfelt love notes, reminders, or dirty jokes from anywhere in the world! Send a message through the app and the heart on the box will start spinning, letting your S.O. know that there’s a surprise message to read.

A small wooden box featuring a heart on the front with text on a screen on the top that reads "Have a nice day, sweetheart! Can't wait to see you tonight, love you"

2.

A high-def webcam that’ll upgrade video calls with crystal clear video quality and not one, but two microphones! No more trying to communicate with a blob of pixels over Zoom.

The Logitech web came mounted on a laptop with a model visible on-screen

3.

A three-year Q&A couples journal full of daily prompts that’ll guide you and your partner through conversations about your relationship and each other. It also makes for a great keepsake down the road when you can look back at answers from years past.

A journal sitting on a table that reads "Our Q&A a Day"

An open page of the journal with a header that reads "May 20; Name one minor sacrifice you've made for your partner this year" with six sets of lines for each partner to fill out over the course of three years

4.

A sock subscription that’ll send them a fresh pair of fun socks every month, and will have them thinking of you every time they wear a pair!

Four pairs of vibrant, patterned socks tied together with a ribbon

A model wearing a pair of blue and white striped socks with red trim

5.

A cooling weighted blanket designed to mimic the comforting weight of a hug. This one is made with layers of breathable cotton fabric to prevent overheating. It’s the next best thing to actually cuddling with you!

Model sitting in bed under a weighted blanket reading a magazine

Model sleeping under a gray weighted blanket

6.

A pair of long-distance touch lamps that’ll brighten their day even when you’re miles apart. Just touch your lamp and your partner’s lamp will change color in response!

A hand hovering over a pair of blue rectangular column lamps with mosaic-like linework

A model smiling at a red rectangular column lamp with mosaic-like linework sitting on a countertop

7.

A Mejuri gold vermeil locket because lockets are wildly underrated as far as romantic jewelry goes. If they’re not into carrying around tiny pictures of you, it can also be engraved with a sweet note.

A model wearing a collared V-neck shirt and a gold locket on a slim chain

A close-up of the open locket with the words "Stay golden" engraved inside

8.

A Homesick candle that smells like their favorite place (aka where you are), or reminds them of a place special to you both!

One white Homesick candle with a label featuring an image of the state of Texas and another featuring an image of the state of New York.

9.

An Around the World Beer Bucket so they can crack open a cold one, indulge in some serious snackage, and feel like they’re traveling the globe — all thanks to you.

A steel bucket filled with 12 beers surrounded by an array of popcorn, jerky, cheese, peanuts, and crackers

10.

The Love Language card game because communication is hard and this will provide you both with tons of conversation-starting prompts to liven up future video calls.

A reviewer photo of the open game box and the game cards fanned out on a table

A pile of playing cards on a table with some that read "blah, blah, blah", "If you could travel back in time for one day, what year would it be and why?"

11.

An interactive piece of soundwave art so they can hear your voice whenever they want! Almost any message or song can be converted into striking art that’s printed with a barcode that will play the actual audio clip on their phone.

A slim glass block printed with a black soundwave and text that reads "Adele - Someone Like You"

A slim glass block printed with a rainbow soundwave and text that reads "Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline" with a small barcode in the bottom-left corner

12.

An adjustable phone stand that’ll make hands-free video calls a breeze. Their phone can even be plugged in and charging while using the stand! No more spontaneously dropped calls from a dead battery.

A reviewer photo of a phone sitting in the silver-tone phone stand

13.

A personalized coordinates bracelet to remind them of where you met, where you are, or any place that’s special to them. Get yourself one too! It makes for a romantic matching set.

A bracelet with a dual leather brand and a copper charm engraved with coordinate wrapped around packaging that reads "The Traveling Penny, EST 2016, GVL, SC"

The Traveling Penny / Etsy

The Traveling Penny is a South Carolina-based small biz creating jewelry, keychains, and other tokens to commemorate your favorite locations.

Promising review: “This was the perfect gift for my best friend and I. Super fast shipping too!” —Leticia Breunig

Get it from The Traveling Penny on Etsy for $15.29+ (available in three band colors).

14.

A fill-in-the-blank book so they can flip through all the things you love about them any time they want. Last time I checked, compliments are always a welcome surprise.

Reviewer holds bright pink book that says "What I Love About You by Me"

Reviewer shows inside of same book, which has space for cute pictures and notes

15.

A symbolic wildlife adoption for the “I don’t want anything” animal-lover. Plus, it comes with a plushie version of the adopted animal so they have something to snuggle in your absence.

A sloth plushie sitting in front of a cardboard box with a mix of sloth-related fact cards and an adoption certificate

16.

An Echo Show 5 that combines all the smart home features of the other Amazon Alexa hubs, but adds a sleek touch screen and a camera perfect for making hands-free video calls. Alexa, call my S.O.

A reviewer photo of an Alexa Echo Show 5 showing the time that's sitting on a table next to a potted plant

A reviewer photo of the Echo Show 5 with a message on the screen about importing contacts to connect with family and friends

17.

A set of dream decoder cards that’ll make for great conversation when either of you actually remembers one of your weird dreams.

The pastel-colored game box that reads "Dream Decoder: 60 Cards to Unlock your Unconscious"

Eight cards from the game showing different colorful illustrations

18.

An engraved tea spoon perfect for stirring their morning brew while looking longingly out a window, and thinking of you. Ya know, like you imagine all their mornings must start.

A silver spoon engraved with "Stir your tea and think of me"

A slim black box with gold detailing that the spoon comes in

19.

A set of “open when” letters so they can feel like you’re there for them, even when you can’t be there for them. The stamped-on occasions are 100% customizable, but the store listing has a lot of great ideas to get you started.

Two stacks of brown envelopes stamped with "Open when you feel lonely" and "open when you can't sleep"

20.

A digital board game simulator that’ll shake-up the standard video call date night routine. Nothing fosters romance quite like a little friendly competition.

A screenshot from the online game showing a digital stacked card house

A screenshot from the game showing a digital chess game

21.

A skyline pillow – it’s a huggable, squeezable reminder of their favorite city. Make it extra special and personalize it with an anniversary date or monogram.

One white pillow with a black city skyline that says "The Johnsons 06.29.2018" in the corner and another pillow with a New York City skyline print that reads "ACS" in the corner

22.

A virtual wine tasting that brings the Napa Valley experience to their bed. Honestly, I’m not sure it gets more luxurious than that.

A model holding a glass of wine browsing the Clif Family Winery website on their laptop

23.

An electric foot massager so they won’t have to go without a foot massage in your absence. Tbh, this gadget will probably do a better job than you anyway (no offense).

A reviewer photo showing a top-down view of the black foot massager

A reviewer photo of someone inserting their feet into the foot massager

24.

Or a 10-motor massage mat if foot pain isn’t their problem. They can lay it on the floor or use it to line their favorite chair, turning any room into a soothing, relaxation station.

A model laying on the massaging mat with texting pointing to different massaging points that reads "Neck/upper body", "Mid-back", "Lower-back/lumbar", and "Leg/thigh"

A two-paneled image showing the mat arranged in two positions with text that reads "reclined" in one panel and "lay back" in the other. A banner at the bottom reads "positionable"

25.

A super functional carry-on suitcase that’ll make their next journey to visit you easy-breezy with a hidden laundry bag, TSA-approved combination lock, 360-degree wheels, and an ejectable battery to charge their always-on-the-brink-of-death cellphone.

A light blue carry-on suitcase with a hard shell

A closeup of the top of the carry-on suitcase showing a top handle and locking mechanism and a charging cor plugged in

26.

On that note, throw in a travel blanket and eye mask set because, for some reason, planes, trains, and buses refuse to ever get the temperature right. Both the mask and blanket fold up into the accompanying packable pouch. Finally, they’ll be able to get some sleep on those red-eye trips to you!

A model lounging in a chair with a blanket draped over their shoulders

The packable rib knit blanket and sleep mask set

27.

A personalized cushion you can customize with your smiling face, because what could possibly be a better gift than an only slightly-weird picture of you they can hold and squeeze? Exactly.

A pile of pillows personalized with people's faces

28.

A Jeopardy! 2021 tear-off calendar so you both can show off your smarts. Text each other the questions or get one for each of you. Be sure to keep a tally throughout the year. Whoever wins buys next year’s calendar!

A purple box that reads "Jeopardy! Featuring Clues and Responses From America's Favorite Quiz Show"

A picture of the page from February 24th that lists an example answer, the category, and how much it's "worth"

29.

A personalized Lego portrait for a quirky take on the classic long-distance framed photo gift. Plus, it’ll fulfill any childhood dreams they have of seeing what they’d look like as a Lego person. I can’t be the only one who’s curious, right?

A framed portrait of two three-dimensional Lego figures with text above them that reads "Any text here" and text below that reads "Arlo & Gabby"

A close-up of a framed portrait of two three-dimensional Lego figures with text above them that reads "Any text here" and text below that reads "Arlo & Gabby"

30.

A cheeky magnet they can stick on the fridge as a constant smile-inducing reminder of one of their greatest assets.

A pink magnet that reads "I hope your day is as nice as your butt"

31.

A pair of custom long-distance keychains so you both always have a piece of one another to carry around. These keychains look best together — just like you two.

A keychain in the state of California and one in the shape of Indiana with a heart and dotted line etched into each that, when placed side by side, connects the hearts

32.

A scratch-off movie bucket list poster so they can keep track of all the hit movies you’ve watched together on your Netflix dates.

A framed poster leaning up against a while next to a stack of books and a small potted plant

The poster with all of the scratch-off squares released to show minimalist pictures depicting each movie

33.

A screaming goat figure that’ll help them express themselves when they miss you so much they want to scream! Just press the button on the stump and let ‘er rip.

The goat figurine, plus the box and booklet

34.

A hand-thrown bottle vase so they have somewhere pretty to display those “wish I could be there” flower deliveries.

A tall white bottle vase with a bundle of purple flowers in it

35.

Speaking of, sign them up for a flower subscription so they can fill that vase up on the regular (and you’ll barely have to lift a finger).

A model holding a bouquet of multicolor roses and other flowers

36.

A DIY hand-hold casting kit for a fun activity when you are together again. The end result? A one-of-a-kind keepsake they’ll cherish!

A reviewer photo of a white sculpture of two holding hands

Two models sticking their hand into the cast to create the hand-holding sculpture

37.

A sweet-yet-funny card that’ll surely leave their missable face smiling.

Hands holding a white card that reads "I miss your face (and the rest of you too)" in black text

38.

A cozy throw blanket that’s got all the qualities necessary for a good couch companion — cute, warm and soft!

A model holding up a blanket that reads "Very big big hug" with a heart motif being hugged by hands

39.

A pair of cutesy whiskey glasses perfect for sipping drinks with one another over Zoom. And once you live together, they’ll always be a keepsake reminder of that long-gone, long-distance phase.

Two clear glasses printed with a scene of two people talking through cans connected with a red string

40.

A bottle of “happy pills” you can lovingly fill with sweet notes (perfectly-sized paper is already included in each capsule) for a fun distance-friendly take on the good ‘ole message(s) in a bottle.

A jar uncorked and filled with tiny two-colored pills with faces on them. One of the pills it opened in front next to a rolled-up piece of paper

Your S.O. after they open the perfect gift:

CBS / Giphy

Reviews here have been edited for length and/or clarity.

1. A heart messenger box so they can receive your heartfelt love notes, reminders, or dirty jokes from anywhere in the world! Send a message through the app and the heart on the box will start spinning, letting your S.O. know that there’s a surprise message to read.

2. A high-def webcam that’ll upgrade video calls with crystal clear video quality and not one, but two microphones! No more trying to communicate with a blob of pixels over Zoom.

3. A three-year Q&A couples journal full of daily prompts that’ll guide you and your partner through conversations about your relationship and each other. It also makes for a great keepsake down the road when you can look back at answers from years past.

4. A sock subscription that’ll send them a fresh pair of fun socks every month, and will have them thinking of you every time they wear a pair!

5. A cooling weighted blanket designed to mimic the comforting weight of a hug. This one is made with layers of breathable cotton fabric to prevent overheating. It’s the next best thing to actually cuddling with you!

6. A pair of long-distance touch lamps that’ll *brighten* their day even when you’re miles apart. Just touch your lamp and your partner’s lamp will change color in response!

7. A Mejuri gold vermeil locket because lockets are wildly underrated as far as romantic jewelry goes. If they’re not into carrying around tiny pictures of you, it can also be engraved with a sweet note.

8. A Homesick candle that smells like their favorite place (aka where you are), or reminds them of a place special to you both!

9. An Around the World Beer Bucket so they can crack open a cold one, indulge in some serious snackage, and feel like they’re traveling the globe — all thanks to you.

10. The Love Language card game because communication is hard and this will provide you both with tons of conversation-starting prompts to liven up future video calls.

11. An interactive piece of soundwave art so they can hear your voice whenever they want! Almost any message or song can be converted into striking art that’s printed with a barcode that will play the actual audio clip on their phone.

12. An adjustable phone stand that’ll make hands-free video calls a breeze. Their phone can even be plugged in and charging while using the stand! No more spontaneously dropped calls from a dead battery.

13. A personalized coordinates bracelet to remind them of where you met, where you are, or any place that’s special to them. Get yourself one too! It makes for a romantic matching set.

14. A fill-in-the-blank book so they can flip through all the things you love about them any time they want. Last time I checked, compliments are always a welcome surprise.

15. A symbolic wildlife adoption for the “I don’t want anything” animal-lover. Plus, it comes with a plushie version of the adopted animal so they have something to snuggle in your absence.

16. An Echo Show 5 that combines all the smart home features of the other Amazon Alexa hubs, but adds a sleek touch screen and a camera perfect for making hands-free video calls. Alexa, call my S.O.

17. A set of dream decoder cards that’ll make for great conversation when either of you actually remembers one of your weird dreams.

18. An engraved tea spoon perfect for stirring their morning brew while looking longingly out a window, and thinking of you. Ya know, like you imagine all their mornings must start.

19. A set of “open when” letters so they can feel like you’re there for them, even when you can’t be there for them. The stamped-on occasions are 100% customizable, but the store listing has a lot of great ideas to get you started.

20. A digital board game simulator that’ll shake-up the standard video call date night routine. Nothing fosters romance quite like a little friendly competition.

21. A skyline pillow – it’s a huggable, squeezable reminder of their favorite city. Make it extra special and personalize it with an anniversary date or monogram.

22. A virtual wine tasting that brings the Napa Valley experience to their bed. Honestly, I’m not sure it gets more luxurious than that.

23. An electric foot massager so they won’t have to go without a foot massage in your absence. Tbh, this gadget will probably do a better job than you anyway (no offense).

24. Or a 10-motor massage mat if foot pain isn’t their problem. They can lay it on the floor or use it to line their favorite chair, turning any room into a soothing, relaxation station.

25. A super functional carry-on suitcase that’ll make their next journey to visit you easy-breezy with a hidden laundry bag, TSA-approved combination lock, 360-degree wheels, and an ejectable battery to charge their always-on-the-brink-of-death cellphone.

27. A personalized cushion you can customize with your smiling face, because what could possibly be a better gift than an only slightly-weird picture of you they can hold and squeeze? Exactly.

28. A Jeopardy! 2021 tear-off calendar so you both can show off your smarts. Text each other the questions or get one for each of you. Be sure to keep a tally throughout the year. Whoever wins buys next year’s calendar!

29. A personalized Lego portrait for a quirky take on the classic long-distance framed photo gift. Plus, it’ll fulfill any childhood dreams they have of seeing what they’d look like as a Lego person. I can’t be the only one who’s curious, right?

30. A *cheeky* magnet they can stick on the fridge as a constant smile-inducing reminder of one of their greatest assets.

31. A pair of custom long-distance keychains so you both always have a piece of one another to carry around. These keychains look best together — just like you two.

32. A scratch-off movie bucket list poster so they can keep track of all the hit movies you’ve watched together on your Netflix dates.

33. A screaming goat figure that’ll help them express themselves when they miss you so much they want to scream! Just press the button on the stump and let ‘er rip.

34. A hand-thrown bottle vase so they have somewhere pretty to display those “wish I could be there” flower deliveries.

35. Speaking of, sign them up for a flower subscription so they can fill that vase up on the regular (and you’ll barely have to lift a finger).

36. A DIY hand-hold casting kit for a fun activity when you are together again. The end result? A one-of-a-kind keepsake they’ll cherish!

37. A sweet-yet-funny card that’ll surely leave their missable face smiling.

38. A cozy throw blanket that’s got all the qualities necessary for a good couch companion — cute, warm and soft!

39. A pair of cutesy whiskey glasses perfect for sipping drinks with one another over Zoom. And once you live together, they’ll always be a keepsake reminder of that long-gone, long-distance phase.

40. A bottle of “happy pills” you can lovingly fill with sweet notes (perfectly-sized paper is already included in each capsule) for a fun distance-friendly take on the good ‘ole message(s) in a bottle.