31 Cute Gifts for Your Long-Distance Partner

This pendant features the current time in two separate time zones. Your significant other can add it to a necklace, keychain, or pocket-watch chain—whenever they check the time, they can think about what you’re up to in your part of the world.

If your partner is always counting down the days until your next video chat or IRL meetup, they’ll love this sleek calendar with a satisfying sliding date marker.

Nothing says “come visit” like a weekender bag shipped straight to your far-off SO. It’s not exactly subtle, so we think they’ll get the hint.

When you turn on your touch lamp, theirs will light up too, no matter how far away they are. It’s a delicate way to remind your partner that you’re thinking of them without a bunch of “I miss u do u miss me” texts.

Since they can’t steal your slippers, these cozy Glerups will have to do—SELF’s director of audience development says they’re swoon-worthy.

This panty vibrator is an exceptional sex toy for long-distance couples because it’s hands-free and controlled via an app, which allows for teasing at any (agreed upon!) time or place, near or far.

Set them up with a Book of the Month Club subscription, then sign yourself up too. Swapping hot takes on your current reads will make your days away from each other fly by.

Load up this reel viewer with photos of the two of you for a stroll down memory lane. It’s the perfect gift for those moments when your partner is really missing you or just feeling nostalgic.

It’s no love fern, but this tropical potted plant will brighten their windowsill. It’s a great option for new and experienced plant parents alike—plus, it’s pet-friendly!

If it’s going to be a while before they see you next, give them this scented candle. You can choose one with the theme of your city or hometown and let them bask in the fun times you both had on their last visit. (Scents can trigger memories, after all!)

We love this throw blanket for its high-end feel and under-$100 price tag. “It’s thick and has a nice weight to it, and it’s bigger than most throws—so you can fully cover yourself and still have plenty of material to spare (and maybe share with your couch mate),” one SELF editor says. Sounds like the perfect cuddle setup, if you ask us.

With its slew of cool classes and workshops, a subscription to MasterClass gives your partner a chance to flex their creative muscles. There’s songwriting with Alicia Keys, cooking with Yotam Ottolenghi, and science talks with Bill Nye, to name a few.

Whether you’ve been married for a decade (or more) or you’re still in the beginning stages of dating, you can learn a lot from your partner with the help of this unique game. Each card has a prompt that’s designed to open up meaningful conversations.

Tatcha’s wood-scented body wash, lotion, and oil are a perfect toiletry set for your next getaway as a couple. However, they’re so lovely that your SO will probably end up using them right away.

Socks are far from the most romantic gift, but ones with your lovely face printed all over them are likely in the running for the funniest gift for your long-distance partner.

Seeing you is worth the journey, but you can make your SO’s travels much comfier with Ostrichpillow’s Go Neck Pillow. “[It] has set me up for dozens of pleasant plane naps since I bought it three years ago,” our reviewer said.

Being in an LDR doesn’t have to mean putting your aspirations as an outdoorsy couple on hold. This neat scratch-off poster of all the US’s national parks can keep you on track with your bucket list.

Memorialize your song and a photo you love with this custom display record.

Are your respective homes just too far apart? Take a quick getaway somewhere in between. This experience gift includes one redeemable night at hotels all over the world—with no expiration date or need to choose the location when you buy it.

Framebridge makes it easy to upload your favorite photo together (or, hey, one of just you) to display in this simple wooden frame.

Here’s to giving your partner all the cozy travel essentials—this matching set is soft, stretchy, and toasty-warm.

Not only are these wireless earbuds mega-convenient, thanks to features like Conversation Awareness, which automatically lowers the volume of whatever you’re listening to when it senses you’re trying to talk to someone, they’re also perfect for lengthy phone calls (their battery life is no joke!).

They can track their goals, habits, sleep schedule, and more with this vibey wellness journal. It also gives them plenty of space to reflect on their days, so they won’t forget a thing when they fill you in over FaceTime.

For the SO who doesn’t want a “thing” for the holidays, send them a personalized video message from a celeb they adore, using the SELF Fave Cameo. You can have Tom Felton rag on them for rewatching Harry Potter everytime it snows, or get Mia Hamm to encourage them to keep following their dreams.

Surprising your faraway SO with a plane ticket? Don’t just forward them the booking confirmation—these customizable, printable boarding passes will make your already awesome LDR gift even better.

Couples who swap love letters via snail mail deserve only the cutest stationary. These cards are charmingly simple and use high-quality, heavyweight paper, so every note feels like an instant memento.

If they’re missing home-cooked dinners, a gift card to the editor-approved meal kit service Home Chef may be the next best thing. They can customize their plan with meat-based, gluten-free, or vegan menus, and if you subscribe too, you can enjoy the same meals, no matter how far away you are.

Maybe your partner is getting into birding—or maybe they just want something to look at that isn’t a screen. Either way, this platform feeder will turn their outdoor space into a meetup spot for blue jays, grosbeaks, and sparrows.

Ensure their phone won’t die during your catch-up calls with this charging pad. Slide in a picture of the two of you to turn this utilitarian tech gift into a dual-use photo frame.