All the best gift ideas for people in long-distance relationships
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Leah Stodart
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Leah Stodart
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Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.
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The best gift ideas for people in long-distance relationships.
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This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.
Long distance relationships are the definition of bittersweet: Being away from your special someone is tantamount to torture, but the corny "absence makes the heart grow fonder" stuff is very true. If that sounds familiar, you're probably wondering when your life turned into a rom-com.
While long distance relationships can be stressful, there are plenty of gifts and gadgets out there that can make the separation a little more bearable — especially if a trip to see each other isn't on the cards (or the budget) anytime soon. Until teleportation is a thing, you can fill the void with gifts that can make you feel more connected and keep that spark alive, regardless of the miles between you both.
These are the products that offer makeshift dates, cuddles, and more to let your person know that they're always on your mind. Some are mushy gifts and some are more on the practical side, depending on if you need to up the romance or simply make your lover's life easier. Either way, they'll be thankful beyond words.
Also, these aren't necessarily limited to a romantic long distance relationship. Living far away from family members or friends and not seeing them often can be just as hard, and most of these gifts would make just as sweet of a gift for your BFF or parent as well.
These are the best gift ideas for people in long distance relationships in 2025.
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Touch Lamps
Best For The Couple Who Hate Texting
Let your loved one know you're thinking about them in real time with long distance touch lamps. After each person connects their lamp to WiFi, they'll sync up, and a quick tap sends a message to the other. A touch to one lamp will make the other light up. Get them in a pair for you and your best pal or boo, or as many as you need to keep the whole family connected.
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Weighted Blanket
Best For Avid Cuddlers
We can all agree that cuddles are comforting — but did you know that hugs have been proven to decrease stress and anxiety? When you're not there to make your person feel safe, a weighted blanket can be a stand-in big spoon. With seven layers that conform to the body’s shape, these heavy blankets can increase dopamine and serotonin levels, pushing them toward the deep sleep they deserve.
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Amazon Echo Show
Best For Couples With Tight Schedules
Long distance relationships can be especially frustrating when one or both partners are constantly busy. The Echo Show makes checking in with each other easy, offering hands-free calling and a walkie talkie-like drop-in feature. Alexa also keeps things moving by keeping track of schedules while giving you recipes, traffic, and news updates.
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Coordinate Bracelets
Best For The Stylish Couple
Though your partner can't be physically close to you, wearing the coordinates of both of your locations on a bracelet together is like carrying someone with you 24/7. Plus, it's just stylish. Spice up the average jewellery gift with these pretty, customisable coordinate bracelets. Available in gold, silver, or rose gold.
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Wine Subscription
Best For The Wine-With-Everything Couple
Romantic date nights don't have to stop when your lover leaves. Wine subscription boxes from Savage Vines are super customisable, with wines for those with casual palates to connoisseurs with refined tastes. Your boo will receive a monthly box with his or her desired number of bottles. It's a cute way to set aside at least one regular day for a Zoom date.
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Apple Watch
Best For The Impatient Person
The Apple Watch will keep your partner motivated and busy until your next meet up, and help them count down the minutes until they see you next. This wrist candy can iMessage, connect to Bluetooth and Spotify, get smartphone notifications, and more — while doubling as a fitness tracker to help your partner reach those personal best goals.
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Ring Video Doorbell
Best For The Security Cautious
Living in an empty house or apartment without your significant other can be sketchy. If your partner is the type to worry about every single noise, the Ring Video Doorbell can offer some peace of mind. Just ask Alexa to see the camera in real time, watch video playback to see who's delivering (or stealing!) packages, and get alerted to any motion.
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Personalised Face Pillows
Best For The Prankster Couple
Couples who laugh together stay together. If your partner has a good sense of humour, this gift is the next best thing to you being there: A pillow with your face on it, obviously. The images are surprisingly high-quality. You deserve someone who wants to cuddle your face every night — there's even a monster-sized option for spooning.
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Personalised Wall Art
Best For The Artists
Being cities apart is hard, but couples in separate countries have it tougher. This personalised map artwork reminds you that even though the distance may be great, you are always close where it counts. It’s mushy for sure, but they’ll appreciate the constant reminder of being connected at heart.
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Furbo Pet Camera
Best For The Obsessive Pet Couple
Being in a relationship with a pet parent essentially makes you a pet parent by association. And if you’re missing your fur baby as much as you miss your boo, the Furbo can keep you connected. It’s a two-way pet camera and app-operated treat dispenser that will allow both of you to log on and watch, talk to, and fling treats at your pup or kitty.
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Instant Camera
Best For The Photographers
When you can't have your person right there, pictures are the next best thing — especially instant ones. The Instax Mini 11 is the ultimate sidekick for vintage-obsessed couples. Once printed, the photos can be put in mini frames or in a clear phone case for cute reminders wherever you go.
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Tile Mate
Best For The Forgetful Person
While the destination (i.e. seeing you) is always a blast, the journey isn’t always so blissful. Whether it's lost luggage, missing keys, or another travel fiasco, a pack of Tile Mate Bluetooth trackers eliminate frantic searching and get your boo to you faster.For bags, keys, phones, wallets, and more. They even make a lost phone ring on silent.
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Prime Membership
Best For The Binge Watching Couple
Movie dates while cuddling on the couch are off the table, but that doesn't mean you can't still watch stuff together. Get your long-distance lover the gift of Amazon Prime and use its Watch Party feature, which allows users in different parts of the country to watch the same movies or shows at the same time. You can even chat as you watch.
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Weekender Bag
Best For The Frequent Traveller
Every long-distance couple knows that a heavy duty travel bag is a necessity. If you've noticed that your partner's current luggage is worn out or just not working, make their trips to you easier by gifting a weekender bag. Herschel's bags are hugely popular for a reason. Your boo will travel with both comfort and style.
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Apple iPad Pro
Best For The Tech-Savvy
Not only will the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and its 10-hour battery make FaceTime dates and watching movies at the same time go significantly smoother, but it will also make it possible to take work projects on-the-go for max productivity. Its powerful processor and Apple Pencil compatibility make it especially handy for drawing and graphic design.
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Digital Picture Frame
Best For The Keen Photo-Taker
When you don't get to see your person nearly as often as you'd like, documenting those special moments to tide you over until the next time is critical. While a wall of picture frames isn’t nearly enough room, a digital picture frame sifts through your memories so that each has their time to shine.
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Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Best For The Audiophile
Everybody needs a good pair of headphones. Whether it's listening to Spotify on a train ride to your lover, or just FaceTiming in a loud public place, the noise-cancelling Sennheiser headphones make long distance go more smoothly. It's a true audiophile brand, so you can rely on the quality.
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HelloFresh Subscription
Best For The Foodie Couple
Cooking together is one of the most underrated things that non-long distance couples take for granted. A HelloFresh subscription for each of you can guarantee a way to spend time "together" each week, plus a cleaner eating routine. Just order the same meals, conduct your guided prep via video chat, and voila: Makeshift date night.
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Audible Subscription
Best For The Commuters
If audiobooks or podcasts are a shared passion, an Audible subscription is the ultimate in long-distance entertainment. At the end of the month, you can designate time to call and gush about your adventures. Who knows, maybe you'll listen to the same ones.
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Message Chocolate
Best For Someone With A Sweet Tooth
What's better than an old-fashioned love note? One that you can eat, obviously. This ultra well-reviewed shop on Etsy revamps the traditional gift of chocolate to let you send sweet nothings right to bae's door.
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Glossybox Subscription
Best For Pampering From Afar
Why do we keep recommending subscription boxes in this long-distance relationship gift guide? Well, everyone loves them, for one, but also they truly make the perfect gift for someone who lives far away. Each month, when your S.O. opens their box and gasps at the goodies inside, they'll think of you.
Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.
