47 long-distance relationship gifts to keep each other close

A pair of custom slippers

SistersGShop Custom Slippers

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Cozy on up from afar with matching slippers. You can even give each other the other's initial for maximum cuteness.

A box of loving to-do dates

Personalized Ticket to Love Box

With this custom love ticket box, you can still have special dates with one another despite the distance.

Delicious chocolates you can send from anywhere

Godiva Limited Editon Assorted Chocolate Holiday Gift Box

Chocolate makes everything a little bit better. Let your long-distance partner know you're thinking of them by sending a sweet treat. This gift box from Godiva comes in beautiful packaging and has enough chocolates to keep them smiling all week.

*Sponsored by Godiva

A cute Polaroid camera

Fujifilm Instax Mini 12

Nothing is sweeter than receiving physical memories of your sweetheart. Send them this Instax Mini camera to take photos of their favorite moments and have them return it to you to do the same. Now, you've begun a special scrapbook of pictures you can cherish.

A sweet reminder every morning

Uncommon Ground The Kissing Mugs

Waking up each morning to a matching mug miles away will bring a smile to each of your faces. Not to mention, you could bring them together whenever you visit one another and capture the picture-perfect kiss.

An instant love letter

Lovebox Spinning Heart Messenger

Love letters in the mailbox are great, but this unique gift lets you deliver them instantly. After sending them the physical box, you can send your partner special messages via the app and a large red heart spins on their box to inform them their digital love letter inside is ready to read.

A custom care package filled with all of their favorite things

Happy Box Custom Care Package

Build a box filled with special treats — from cozy candles to unique coffee to self-care items — to light up your partner's day. Whether they need a pick-me-up on an ordinary day or a celebratory gift, this custom box will make them feel loved from afar.

A weighted blanket that feels like a bear hug

Bearaby Weighted Blanket

This weighted blanket from Bearaby is the next best thing to IRL cuddles and hugs. We named this attractive blanket the top pick in our guide to the best weighted blankets. The comforting pressure of a weighted blanket is calming and can even ease insomnia and anxiety. This one is available in several different weights to support a range of body sizes and is the most attractive weighted blanket we've found.

A candle that smells like a place you both love

Homesick Location Scented Candles

Homesick candles are a team-favorite gift to give for any occasion. Each candle has a unique scent inspired by a different city, state, or experience. Choose one that feels special to the both of you and let them bask in that scent for months to come. You can even personalize the vessel with a message for an added heartfelt touch.

A digital picture frame

Aura Carver Smart Digital Picture Frame

A digital picture frame will brighten up their home with a selection of your favorite photos together. With unlimited storage, you'll be able to consistently update the selection by sending photos and videos directly to their frame using Aura's app.

A custom puzzle of a treasured moment

JIGGY Personalized Puzzle

Commemorate a favorite memory together with a personalized puzzle until you can make more memories in person. Trouble picking the perfect photo? JIGGY has plenty of beautiful designs made by female artists to choose from, each of which come with glue to keep the puzzle as wall art once completed.

A set of aesthetically-pleasing touch lamps

LuvLink Set of Two Friendship Lamps

Even though you miss them constantly, sometimes a text message here and there doesn't feel like it gets your emotions across. When you touch your lamp, theirs lights up no matter where or how far away they are — a soothing and subtle reminder of your affection that can be placed on their nightstand or desk.

A modern day mixtape

TheBlankRecordStore 4GB USB Mixtape

Remember when "I made you a mixtape" was the most romantic thing in the world? This retro-style USB port will take them back to the good ol' days. Even with a more modern-day, practical twist, you can load this bad boy up with all the songs you need to prove your devotion.

A jar of pre-written love messages

Message Pill Co. Long Distance Messages in a Bottle

"I miss you" text messages are too predictable. Instead, send these pre-written love messages tucked away in capsules for your partner to open once a day.

A custom light box with a sweet message

MagicWoOod LDR Gift Custom Magic Box

This little wooden box casts a message on a wall when lit up. You can customize it with a comforting reminder, inside joke, or anything else that they can look at whenever they need a pick-me-up.

A video message from their favorite celebrity

Cameo Message

Whether you love watching Bravo shows together or they'd be tickled to hear a "happy birthday" from a "Sopranos" actor, Cameo lets you pay talent to record special messages. Prices can really range depending on who you pick, so this can also be a great gift to split amongst friends or family.

A sturdy neck pillow for long flights

Trtl Pillow Plus

Frequently flying to see each other? Take the pain out of travel days with this easy to pack neck pillow. In our testing for the best travel pillow, we found the Trtl Pillow Plus the best option for extra neck support.

A charging stand for FaceTime sessions

Courant MAG:2 Dual-Device Charging Stand

Holding up a phone during a long call to catch up can be tiresome. Compatible with MagSafe devices, this stand props up their device while providing a wireless charge up to 15W. It also has a secondary charging pad to simultaneously power their AirPods.

Chocolates with flavors from around the world

Vosges Haut-Chocolat Exotic Truffle Collection

Everyone loves a little treat. Surprise them with this set of chocolates with flavors ranging from toasted curry masala to tart cherry. Vosges is known for its unique flavors, but this collection also has beautiful designs for a bonus visual treat.

Check out our guide to the best chocolate.

A pottery and painting kit to do together

Sculpd Pottery & Canvas Painting Bundle

Create something new when you are next together with a DIY craft kit. Whether they prefer sculpting or painting, this kit provides a hands-on way to express their artistic side.

A bar necklace that nods to your LDR

Somethings2Share Long Distance Relationship Bar Pendant Necklace

Bar necklaces are all the rage right now, but you can get extra creative with this one by adding your respective states or countries and a cute arrow in between. It's a lovely way to celebrate what is sometimes a pain: how truly different your locations are.

A photo book of your favorite memories

Chatbooks Classic Photo Books

When you're apart, they're probably scrolling through the memories of your last weekend together on an album on their phone. But, flipping through those memories on real pages feels so much better. Chatbooks makes it easy to do just that; upload photos directly from Instagram, Facebook, Google Photos, or your computer, and Chatbooks will quickly turn them into a high-quality keepsake photo book.

A flight of mini wines

In Good Taste Wine Flights

A glass of wine can help your partner relax after a long day. In Good Taste flights include different wines sourced from Italy, France, Portugal, Argentina, and more. It will give them something to sip on, and maybe even the opportunity to try something new.

A matcha kit to jump start their morning

Chamberlain Coffee Matcha Starter Pack

If they are trying to cut back on coffee, or just love matcha, this kit will transform their caffeine routine even if you can't be there to make them a daily cup. It comes with a stainless steel straw, mason jar mug, handheld frother, and Chamberlain Coffee's frequently sold out matcha tea powder. The powder is available in four flavors: original, mango, vanilla, and chocolate.

A high-quality set of sheets

L.L.Bean Pima Cotton Percale Sheet Set

One of the toughest parts of long-distance relationships is not being able to wake up next to your partner every day. A new set of sheets can give them some comfort when you're apart. This pima cotton option snagged the top spot in our guide to the best sheets.

Fresh flowers delivered to their door

Urban Stems Flower Delivery

Nothing brightens up a lonely room or says, "Wish I could be there" for special occasions you're missing quite like a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. Urban Stems is the best flower delivery service we've tested with so many different arrangements, perfect for any partner.

A clock for both of your time zones

ServeWell Personalized Two Time Zone Clock

This two-faced clock can be personalized with any two time zones, so they'll never have to question if it's a good time to call.

A love letter immortalized in a blanket

Personalized Hand-Written Letter Blanket

If love letters feel too fragile, you can gift a more permanent reminder of your love with this personalized blanket. All you have to do is submit your text and choose a font to create a one-of-a-kind, utterly heartfelt present they'll wrap themselves up in all the time.

Matching bracelets of your names in Morse code

WishANDdesign Couple Name Morse Code Bracelets

If you prefer more subtle displays of your love, you can get these simple bracelets of each other's names in Morse code. You can pick your cord colors and beads for extra customization as well.

A card game to bring you closer

Esther Perel Where Should We Begin Game of Stories

Created by psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel, this game is designed to encourage couples (and friends or family members too!) to foster deeper connections with great conversations. Next time you're with your significant other, you can use the 280 conversation starter cards to catch up, learn more about each other, and laugh.

An easy-to-care-for plant

The Sill Snake Plant Laurentii

Being far from someone you love can be sad. While they can't cure that feeling completely, plants are proven mood-boosters. This plant will help purify the air in their space, increase happiness and creativity, and bring a pop of vibrant color that anyone can appreciate.

A pair of matching undies

MeUndies Matching Pairs

A pair (or two) of fun, PJ-worthy MeUndies makes it so easy to match your bottom half to your better half. Choose from countless colors and designs, including Pride and fandom-inspired wear.

A book subscription to pass the time

Book of the Month Book Subscription (3 Months)

Start a book club with your significant other as a fun activity to pass the time. A Book of the Month subscription offers quality bonding time at the start and finish of each book.

A minimalist and sentimental necklace

BabyGold 14K Gold Asymmetrical Multi Initial Necklace

This beautiful and dainty necklace can be personalized with up to 5 letters, so they can always keep you close to their heart.

A weekender bag to make travel easier

Dagne Dover Landon Carryall Bag

An extra-long weekender is exactly what they need when they come visit you. This Dagne Dover bag prepares for any type of weekend trip as it contains a shoe bag, water bottle holder, and a laptop sleeve on the inside.

Durable socks to keep them comfy

Bombas Tri-Block Marl Ankle Sock (6-pack)

Even from afar you can make sure they stay cozy with a pair of high-quality socks from Bombas. This multi-pack will cover them for almost every day of the week so they have a consistent reminder of your thoughtfulness at the tip of their toes.

Check out our Bombas socks review.

An adorable 3D pop-up card

I Lava You Pop-Up Card

If you want to send them a card that won't just live in a drawer, look no further. Lovepop makes 3D cards and paper bouquets you can leave out on full display, so they can get the most out of your message. You can browse Lovepop's Valentine's Day offerings here.

A Scandinavian-inspired conversation game

The Hygge Conversation Game

While you may not be able to physically spend lazy Sunday mornings and casual nights together at the moment, this light-hearted game can easily be transferred to FaceTime. This pack perfectly captures the feeling of well-being and togetherness that defines the Danish values of hygge and invites you into 330 cozy conversation starters with your favorite person.

A gourmet meal from home

Goldbelly Restaurant Meal Kits

If they're missing home, chances are it's about more than just you. Surprise them with their favorite restaurant or hometown meal from Goldbelly, our favorite service for gourmet meals delivered nationwide.

A bracelet that vibrates when your partner is thinking of you

Long Distance Touch Bracelet Set

This bracelet set helps show your love from afar: Simply touch your bracelet and the other half on your partner's wrist will light up and vibrate to show you're thinking of them.

A scrapbook like the one in "Up"

Our Adventure Book Scrapbook

If one or both of you happens to be a Disney fan, you can't pass on this replica of the scrapbook used in "Up." You can use it to store notes, photos, ticket stubs, and anything else you want to cherish in your relationship.

An art piece with a custom Spotify playlist

Veelu Custom Spotify Glass Art

This Spotify glass art lets your partner scan a custom song code to pull up a playlist you've created of all the tunes that remind you of each other. The art piece comes on a wooden stand, so it doubles as something nice to look at on the nightstand.

Custom map artwork

Grafomap Custom Map

Whether it's of the special place you two met or got engaged, this custom map poster keeps that memory alive. It doubles as a great interior piece and a cherished memento to store at home.

A scratch-off poster of bucket list movies to watch together

Uncommon Goods 100 Movies Scratch Off Poster

The next virtual watch party just became easier with this scratch-off movie poster. Explore 100 iconic films to scratch off your movie night bucket list.

A cute book you can fill in

Knock Knock "What I Love About You" Book

This sweet, simple book is full of prompts you can fill out to show much you really care. It's a great low-budget gift idea that they'll hold on to for years to come (and can flip to anytime they need some extra reassurance).

Conversation prompts to spice up your phone calls

Crated With Love 141 Outrageous Conversation Starters

Rather than recapping each other's day, get to know each other more with this couples game. Switch out normal conversations with this card game's ridiculous prompts that guarantee a fun phone call.

A stylish personalized print

Personalized Movie Marquee Photo Print

This artsy print can be customized to include a movie title that represents your love story, along with your names and your anniversary date. Beyond being a cute nod to your relationship, it's a nice way to look forward to the next time you can catch a movie together.