The Best LDR Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Long-Distance Relationships
It can be a challenge to shop for someone who’s far apart from you, but this list has all the best options for LDR Valentine’s Day Gifts Ideas. Whether you’re sending a care package, organizing a special date night or just trying to find the perfect gift, we know how much of a challenge it can be!
Making a little bit of an extra effort to send a thoughtful gift by making it personal with a hand written note or wrapping your gift with extra love.
When you’re in a long-distance relationship, shipping can be a struggle, so remember to plan ahead. Long-distance couples can start planning now to order something special for their special someone.
First things first, here are a few FREE (or close to free) ideas for long-distance partners to show your loved one you’re thinking of them.
- Handwritten love letter
- Print out photos or make a mini photo album (Usually about 5 cents a photo)
- A handmade card with your scent
- A drawing or painting made special for them
- “Open when” letters for your partner to open when they’re sad, open when they miss you, or open when they need an extra boost
- A playlist of romantic songs or songs that make you think of them
- An envelope with stickers, flowers seeds, tea bags, pressed flowers, and mini love notes
- Share dinner over a video call with some romantic candlelight
1. Fun Valentine's Day Cards
Make sure to ask your significant other to be your Valentine this year through a thoughtful and unique card. You can support small print shops with unique designs through Etsy, or you can make your own.
2. Matching Couple Keychains
Carry a little piece of your loved one around in your pocket with a matching keychain for you both. Make your gift extra special with a personalized message or a special message or love note.
3. Fluffy Valentine's Stuffed Animals
Teddy bears and other plush toys are popular on Valentine’s Day for 2 main reasons:
1. They’re cute and cuddly
2. Giving a stuffed animal gives your partner something to hold while you’re away.
This works perfectly for long-distance couples, who can’t be together on Valentine’s Day. Try to find your partner a soft toy of their favorite animal to hold when they miss you.
4. Personalized Locket
Bring back some old school charm & class with a personalized locket for your love. HoneyLock makes the perfect lockets with a vintage yet modern feel, making these the perfect way to keep your partner close to your heart.
5. Pop-up Paper Valentine's Day Flower Bouquet
You may not be able to deliver a fresh flowers to your partner, but a paper bouquet is the perfect alternative. These pop-up cards and bouquets from Love-Pop are the best long-distance Valentine’s Day gift alternative to mail your partner. They have a variety of flower options as well as pop-up chocolates and teddy bears for a cute twist on the classic Valentine’s Day gifts.
6. Romantic Matching LDR Mugs
What’s better than sharing a warm mug of something comforting with your loved one?
While you’re apart in a long-distance relationship, it might help to think that you may be apart but your mugs are always going to be a matching pair. BoldLoft has a HUGE variety of great designs and matching gifts for your partner on Valentine’s Day!
7. Long-Distance Lounge Wear
If you’re a more chill couple, you might be looking to get something cozy to treat each other for Valentine’s Day. How about a comfy sweatshirt or t-shirt that captures the feelings of being in a long-distance relationship? Stronger Than Borders has a variety of super creative designs available on their website, where 20% of the profits will be going back to helping couples reunite around the world.
With the soft fleece lining and comfortable fit, these sweatshirts are sure to become your favorite everyday sweater right away! Definitely sure to win over your sweetheart and make sure they’re snuggly and warm while you’re away.
They’re having a Valentine’s Sale with 15% off until February 14th, so don’t miss out!
8. Fragrance
There’s something so classic and romantic about giving a fragrance you love as a gift. Especially in a long-distance relationship, it helps to know you’re sharing something so intimate. You can also spray your favorite cologne or perfume on a piece of clothing to mail to your partner so they have a piece of you to hold when they feel lonely. It’s best to use a ziplock bag for the mailing so that the scent lasts as long as possible.
9. Tech to keep in touch
Long-distance relationships rely a lot on technology, so this Valentine’s Day give your significant other a gift that helps your communication.
Ring lights will take your video calls to the next level. Bluetooth headphones, wireless speakers, or a new webcam are great gifts that will help keep you connected.
10. Valentine's Day Chocolates & Candies
Nobody knows your partner better than you do; so you’d be the perfect person to get them exactly the right treat to make them feel special this Valentine’s Day.
Whether they like rich, creamy, sweet, bitter, caramel, fruity, or something else entirely: chocolates and candy are a really affordable way to send a little love from far away. Long-distance couples should seriously consider including some candy and chocolates in their next care package! Lindt Chocolates has an awesome sale on Valentine’s Day bundles so don’t miss out.
11. Valentine's Day Phone Cases for LDR
Carry a reminder of your love around with you in your pocket on something you use everyday: your phone! This practical gift is a great Valentine’s Day idea for long-distance couples who like to have reminders of each other throughout their day. Skip the Distance has some great phone cases that are the ideal option for LDR couples.
12. LDR Pillow Case
You may not be able to hold your partner this Valentine’s Day, but you can send them a pillow to hold until then. Imagine how sweet it would be to rest your head on a matching pillowcase with your love! Let your partner know that they’re worth every mile and that you can’t wait until you can hold each other again with the great selection of couple pillowcases from BoldLoft.
Whatever you do this Valentine’s Day, make it something memorable and show your partner how much you care. A little thought goes a long way!
For more ideas specifically for men looking for how to best celebrate with their ladies while in a long-distance relationship check out our last blog post: Valentine’s Day for Men in a Long-Distance Relationship
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