38 Long-Distance Relationship Gifts That (Literally) Go the Extra Mile

If there's one expression couples in a long-distance relationship despise, it's definitely "Distance makes the heart grow fonder." Words don't pacify the ache of being apart. So, instead, we'll say these long-distance relationship gifts will make your heart feel fuller and the time go by faster. Even when you're physically separate, there are still plenty of ways to show each other you care from any corner of the world. Whether your S.O. lives across the state or across the country, these gifts for your long-distance boyfriend, girlfriend or partner suit every style, budget and occasion. From high-tech touch lamps to cozy blankets, here are the best holiday, birthday and anniversary gifts for long-distance couples.

1. Custom-Embroidered Sweatshirts

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Here's a super cute (and cozy) gift for long-distance couples celebrating their anniversary. These matching sweatshirts are custom embroidered with your anniversary date and each other's initials. We definitely recommend getting one for each of you. They'll be a homey 'fit to throw on for your next video call.

2. Light-Up Touch Bracelet Set

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Give the classic romantic idea of jewelry a long-distance relationship makeover. A pair of touch bracelets for you and your S.O. will help you feel connected even when you're miles apart. Simply touch your bracelet to send special light and vibration codes to your sweetheart's matching band. You can even create a series of codes based on certain tap rhythms: one tap: "I miss you," two taps: "I really miss you."

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3. Silver Heart Necklace

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This long-distance gift idea will let your loved one keep you close to their heart (literally). It comes ready to wear, with adorable photos of you two already printed and perfectly trimmed inside. You can also have it engraved with a loving message. It's a sweet, everyday piece they can wear to see your face and feel your presence, even when you're apart.

4. Spinning Heart Messenger

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While you and your long-distance partner probably text all the time, this messenger box is an extra special way to communicate with them. The small device connects to an app on your phone where you can type out a sweet message. Once your S.O.'s box receives your message, its chunky red heart spins around like crazy until they open the lid to read it. It makes an especially cute long-distance Valentine's Day gift.

5. Custom Map Art

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Even miles apart, you're two halves of a whole. Pay homage to the places you're both currently located with this LDR present. Each half of the heart displays the map of a different location and your names and anniversary date are featured underneath. It can come as an unframed print or framed with a black, white or natural wood border.

6. Digital Photo Frame

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If you're looking for a classically romantic gift for a long-distance relationship, you can't go wrong with a picture of the two of you…or a dozen! A digital frame will let you upload all of your favorite photos together to play like a slideshow. You can even keep uploading photos after handing it over, too, as you make more memories together.

7. Surprise Flower Delivery

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Just because you're apart doesn't mean you can't surprise each other with flowers. There are plenty of delivery services that handle all the arranging and shipping, you just pick out the bouquet. Of course, we've done that legwork for you! This vibrant red and pink bouquet of roses, carnations and lilies is a beautiful gesture of your love.

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8. Keepsake Scented Candle

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Set the ambiance for your virtual date with this sentimental candle. Its custom label features each of your states marked with hearts and the back can be personalized with a message like "Distance is temporary, but our love is forever." You can choose your own scent too. We love the soothing Eucalyptus Mint and Rain, warm Apple Orchard and classic Vanilla options.

9. Birth Flower Pendant

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Everyday jewelry is always a sweet long-distance relationship gift because your S.O. can wear it daily as a reminder of your love. This necklace is an especially fitting birthday present, since its pretty gold, silver or rose gold-filled pendant is stamped with their birth flower. For extra romance, you can add a second charm with your own birth flower.

10. Matching Ring Set

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You've never seen a ring quite like this. The matching set comes together to form a map of the world when stacked on top of each other making it a unique symbol of your all-encompassing affection for each other. Inside each band you can engrave your anniversary date, initials or the exact coordinates of a place that means something to both of you. It's a powerful, everyday piece that quietly affirms your commitment and the knowledge that you'd travel the whole world to be together.

11. Two Time Zone Clock

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Timepieces are a romantic gift, as they represent all of the wonderful time you've spent together. Save your S.O. from doing any time zone math before they call by gifting them this unique clock, which features dual faces that are programmed to separate time zones of your choice. They can mount it to a wall or stand it on their desk or bedside table.

12. Gourmet Coffee Subscription

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If you're in different time zones, you can thank coffee for all of those late nights or very early mornings your partner spent talking to you. Help keep them caffeinated with this unique subscription service. Atlas Coffee Club will deliver craft beans, grounds or pods from roasters around the world, so they can enjoy a morning (or evening) cup while expanding their geographical knowledge. Perhaps it'll even inspire your next trip together.

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13. Ceramic Kissing Mug Set

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This set of kissing mugs is one of our favorite gifts for long-distance couples. Just mail one to your love and keep the other for yourself. While you can't give your S.O. a smooch every day, their respective mug will remind them how much you want to. Sweetest of all: Whenever you're reunited, your mugs will be too.

14. Succulent Arrangement

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Flowers as a long-distance relationship gift for her, him or them is a sweet surprise on their birthday or your anniversary. But for a bouquet that'll never wilt, swap roses for succulents. This assortment of cacti is arranged in a charming heart-shaped pot for a fun centerpiece on their dining room table.

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15. Colorful Touch Lamp

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Let them know you're thinking of them with a romantic, colorful touch lamp. The lamp's clever tech is a game-changer for long-distance relationships. A single tap to one lamp will light up both, whether you're on opposite sides of the city or opposite sides of the world. You can even assign different meanings to each hue.

16. Vertical Charging Station

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Gifts for your long-distance girlfriend, boyfriend or partner can be practical and still feel special. This sleek docking station is a chic way to charge their phone and wireless earpieces, which they'll need for long convos with you. It's built vertically so they can keep their phone upright and charged during FaceTime sessions.

17. Super-Soft Throw Blanket

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This cozy throw blanket will give your S.O. a loving embrace whenever you're not around. It's made from 100% cotton and woven to read "very big hug" with two open arms. They'll love snuggling into this blanket on your anniversary or during the holidays when they're missing you a bit extra.

18. Fluffy Body Pillow

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From here on out, you can consider this pillow your replacement. It's 82 inches long, squishy, flexible and naturally-cooling for the ultimate cuddle buddy while you're away from your person. Just make sure you add a fluffy cover to the gift so it's extra cozy. TBH, they might sleep with it even when you're around thanks to its full-body support.

19. Weighted Stuffed Animal

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You're never too old for a soft stuffed animal to squeeze. And this one does way more than just look cute. It's weighted to offer gentle pressure that mimics the soothing sensation of real cuddles to calm nerves and ease stress. Choose between a loveable sloth, puppy or koala that they'll sleep with every night—even when you're around!

20. Custom Coordinates Necklace

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The dainty vertical bar can be engraved with a special spot like the place where you met or had your first date. Its brass base comes plated in a choice of 14K gold, 14K rose gold or rhodium and includes a matching cable chain. You can send it straight to your long-distance girlfriend, boyfriend or partner, just have Brook and York gift wrap it so it arrives in an elegant package.

21. Photo Projection Bracelet Stack

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While this bracelet may look simple, the bead is actually a projection stone. What does that mean? It can hold a picture of you and your partner that can be viewed up close by the naked eye or enlarged using a flashlight. How cool is that?! The premium-grade stainless steel, which can be plated in 18K gold, pairs with a crystal beaded bracelet like quartz for energy, mental clarity and harmony or tiger's eye protection and courage.

22. Mini Cupcakes Gift Box

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Wondering what to get as a long-distance birthday gift for your partner? There's nothing more festive (and yummy) than this colorful mini cupcake delivery! Choose from any of Baked By Melissa's cupcake flavor assortments and surprise your S.O. with 25 delicious confections like Chocolate Chip Pancake, Tie Dye and Cookies & Cream. Yum! (Psst, they have nut-free, gluten-free and vegan options!)

23. Bursting Bubble Gift Box

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This is a truly surprising gift for your long-distance partner, with delight built right into the delivery. When they open the stained glass-inspired box, bubbles will float out in a bursting surprise! Inside, they'll find a champagne bottle filled with delectable cake donuts. It's the perfect sweet treat for your sweetie, whether you're celebrating your anniversary or just sending a little something say you're thinking of them.

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24. Large Toiletry Bag

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Travel accessories make good presents for long-distance relationships since you're both probably traveling back and forth to see each other. Crafted from vegan leather, this toiletry case will keep their essentials organized. It has one large zippered pocket with mesh pouches to further organize their products as well as an outside zippered pocket. For a personalized touch, have their monogram foil-debossed onto the front.

25. Stylish Weekender Bag

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If we had to guess, a sleek duffel bag is probably at the top of your partner's birthday or holiday wishlist—and it'll be even more special coming from you! The next time they visit, they'll have the perfect luggage for the trip thanks to this Insta-popular Béis bag. It has three interior pockets, a padded tech sleeve and an exterior zip pocket, along with a bottom shoe compartment to keep their shoes away from their clean clothes. Plus, the beautiful canvas fabric is totally waterproof. Talk about fashionable and functional!

26. Comfy Neck Pillow

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The next time your boo comes to visit, send them home with this ergonomic neck pillow. It's made from supportive memory foam with adjustable velcro straps and a 360-degree design for total support and comfort. Plus, it can compress to 60% of its size so it's easy to pack. Now they can feel well-rested and immediately ready for a good time when they get off the plane and into your arms.

27. Custom Keychain

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If you're looking for a small token of your love to give to your long-distance partner "just because," check out this adorable keychain. One charm reads "[number of] miles can't stop us" while a second state or country-shaped charm is engraved with a heart and their initials. They can hook it up to their keys so they see the sweet reminder of your connection every day. We especially love this sentimental present if you're saying goodbye for the first time.

28. Read Me When You Need Me Journal

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If you're truly stumped for a cute long-distance relationship gift, nothing beats a thoughtful, handwritten letter. This beautiful, hardcover book is the perfect solution: It provides 120 prompts to inspire your heartfelt messages for any occasion. Your partner can read entries whenever they feel lonely or need a laugh. It's inexpensive to buy, but completely invaluable once you put pen to paper.

29. "I Wish You Lived Next Door" Mug

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This mug says what you're always thinking: "I wish you lived next door." It's made in Pennsylvania from stoneware clay and painted with two colorful homes whose chimneys release smoke that connects to form a heart for extra cuteness. Despite its handmade nature, it's microwave and dishwasher-safe.

30. Heart-Shaped Tea Bags

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Consider pairing a cute mug with a bag of their favorite tea or coffee. Even though you can't be there to make it for them, you'll still have a hand in giving them a cozy, comforting drink. This assorted box comes with English Breakfast, Earl Grey and White Berry Tea. The best part: The tea bags are shaped like hearts.

31. Preserved Rose Bouquet

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For a long-lasting gift for your long-distance lover, try a boxed bouquet from The Million Roses. These gorgeous preserved roses will maintain their beauty and freshness for one year or longer, so they'll last until the next time you see each other. And you can add a greeting card for extra romance. This long-distance anniversary gift for him, her or them will be a beautiful centerpiece they proudly display for months to come.

32. Customized Care Package

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A care package for your boyfriend or girlfriend is a cute way to compile all their favorite things. While you could go to the store to pick out small gifts, you'd then have to wrap and mail them yourself…luckily, HappyBox makes the gesture a lot simpler than that. You can select from dozens of snacks (including sugary treats), candles, apparel, drink mixes and more, then personalize a card that's even handwritten for you. Easy-peasy!

33. Custom Paint-By-Number

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How about something that'll keep them busy while you're apart? A custom paint-by-number canvas is just the craft to fill any lonely evening. Simply pick out your favorite photo together to get this very cool artwork started. Your partner will be sent a canvas with the image's outline along with paints and brushes. Just keep in mind, that the more complex the photo, the harder it will be to color in. But hey, they might need a challenge if it'll be a couple of months until you're reunited.

34. Wax Seal Kit

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If you and your partner send snail mail to each other, step up their game with some sophisticated stationery. And the most fun way to seal those letters? A classic wax seal. This set comes complete with sealing wax beads, a melting spoon and a stamp, allowing them to instantly give every envelope a beautiful, personalized and unforgettable finishing touch. It's a charming long-distance relationship present that encourages the timeless tradition of writing by hand.

35. Couples Card Game Deck

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Don't let your nightly FaceTime conversations go stale! This card game lets you grow closer even when you're far apart. Each card inspires intimacy and connection with prompts to dive deeper into your interests, values and relationship expectations. And with 150 questions, you'll never run out of things to talk about.

36. A Delicious Dinner In

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How about a virtual dinner date? Send them a DoorDash gift card so they can order their favorite take-out then pop on FaceTime to talk about the day. Bonus points if you order yourself something similar to pretend you're sharing a table.

37. Funny Candle

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Not all LDR gifts need to be sentimental, you can have a little fun with it too. The label of this candle reads "Smells like I really f*cking miss you" and they can light it whenever they relate–which might be all the time! Choose from eight scents including Christmas Warmth if you're shopping for a long-distance holiday gift for your boyfriend, girlfriend or partner.

38. Custom Photo Grid Phone Case

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You're already their favorite notification. Give them a reason to stare at their phone even more. First, choose their phone model and the case type (like extra protection for frequent droppers). Then, design a personalized photo collage case using your favorite pictures together.