The 50 best long-distance relationship gifts, from sentimental keepsakes to activities to do together

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.

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.

Uncommon Goods My Otter Half Keychain Set

This set of interlocking keychains features an adorable otter on the front and engraving that reads "you're my otter half" on the back. It's simply the cutest daily reminder that no matter how far, you and your partner are always together.

Rifle Paper Co. Letter Writing Set

Sending a text is well and good, but there's nothing like a handwritten letter. This set includes wax seals, envelopes, stationary, and a pen — the perfect gift to start a new letter-writing tradition.

La Maison du Chocolat Gestures Gift Box, 16-piece

Nothing sweetens a day and says "I'm thinking of you" like a box of chocolates. This box from La Maison du Chocolat, the pick for gifting in our best chocolates guide, is filled to the brim with delicious bonbons.

{THE AND} Long Term Couples Edition Card Game

There are still plenty of things to learn about each other, even if you've been together for quite some time. You can have these conversations over video chat or the phone.

Custom Two-State Map Night Light

This customizable night light lets you pick your two states (or countries), with the option to add names and a special message. Plus, you can choose between four different shapes, including a heart.

Your Super Epic Love Quest Book

Create your very own "Where's Waldo" picture search book with custom characters for you and your partner. The storyline is about two lovers finding each other through time and space; an apt theme for any long-distance couple.

Personalized Wooden Photo Flipbook Box

You can store eight to 16 of your favorite photos together in this wooden flipbook. It's an easy, small way to look back on your time together without breaking out your phone or a large scrapbook.

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.

Personalized Heart-Shaped Map for Long-Distance Relationships

Even while far away, these custom pieces of art can help illustrate your closeness. Maps of your respective cities form a heart shape, and you can add additional pieces of personalization, including names and notable dates.

Sensememory Long Distance Messages in a Bottle

A text can go a long way, but a tiny message in a bottle is a unique way to surprise your partner with more evergreen love notes. You can write your loved one small messages, which they can open and read as needed.

What Do You Meme? Date Night Scratch-Off Cards

It can be overwhelming to plan what to do when you're finally reunited, but these scratch-off cards (from "What Do You Meme?" by Relatable) can help you out. You can choose one of the 50 cards based on date, location, and price.

Hula Home Hand Casting Kit

One of the hardest parts of long-distance relationships is not being able to reach out and hold your partner's hand, but you can immortalize your time together when you're next reunited with a hand casting kit.

Personalized Message Heart & Arrow Locket

These heart-shaped lockets are large enough to store a customizable piece of paper with up to 160 characters, so you can leave a sweet and personal message for your loved one. The lockets come in sterling silver or 14-karat gold vermeil, paired with an adjustable chain.

Personalized City Skyline LP Record

Just because you're in different cities now doesn't mean you have to forget the place where it all started. You can choose from a variety of city skylines and add in a custom title, subtitle, and five special song names with these upcycled vinyl record artworks.

CustomAcrylicUS Song Plague

This acrylic 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 one of the best flower delivery services we've tested with so many different arrangements, perfect for any partner.

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 seasonal prints and fandom-inspired wear.

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.

Uncommon Goods Couples Portrait Painting Class

Being apart doesn't mean you can't still have date nights. This 90-minute virtual class will walk you and your partner through the process of painting each other's portraits. You'll learn something and take home a memento… or at the very least have a good laugh at each other's artistic "skills."

8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

Playing video games together is a great way to stay connected from anywhere. This inexpensive controller comes in a variety of colors to suit their preferences. Use it to play cooperatively, or competitively — your choice! Some of our favorite games for couples include Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes, Split Fiction, It Takes Two, and Blue Prince.

Personalized Ticket to Love Box

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

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.

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.

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.

TheBlankRecordStore 4GB USB Mixtape

Remember when "I made you a mixtape" was the most romantic thing in the world? This retro-style USB drive 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.

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.

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. 

Sculpd Double Date Night Bundle

Create something new when you are next together with a DIY craft kit. This kit provides a trio of crafts for two: air-dry clay, a candle-making kit, and paints.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

We're Not Really Strangers Card Game

This card game, from the popular Instagram account We're Not Really Strangers, is designed to enhance connections through a series of questions. It's a thoughtful activity you can enjoy with your partner over the phone or video chat.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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).

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. Read more in our Goldbelly review.

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.

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.

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.

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.