Long distance relationship gifts are one way to show affection when you can’t simply drop by or offer a hug. We’ve gathered a wide range of options so whether you’re looking for something for your partner or a gift for a friend or couple who are in a long distance situation, you’ll find something they’ll love. That said, not everything has to be about the distance between you. Your long distance boyfriend would probably still love unique gifts for boyfriends that aren’t related to being apart.
You’ve probably heard of these but if you haven’t, Bond Touch is a pair of matching bracelets which are connected and when you send a touch through yours, your partner wearing the other bracelet gets a small vibration and a flash of light in the color of your choice to let them know you’re thinking of them.
It’s a sweet way to mimic the simple wordless contact you miss when you’re apart that can’t be replaced with texting. They’re made to be worn all the time and are water safe up to three feet deep. If you don’t love the black band, there are lots of different colors to swap out as well.
The Star Wars fan in your life will love this Watercolor-Style Print of Han Solo and Leia and their iconic expression of love. The two of them were apart a good deal of time as well.
It comes in several sizes, the smallest being an eight-by-10. Keep in mind that the print is not framed.
This Dual Time Watch is a great gift for someone with a long-distance partner in a different time zone.
The watch has two time faces so you can quickly check the time where you are (labeled as home) and the time where you’re loved one is. It uses reliable Japanese-quartz movement and a black crocodile leather band.
Memorialize a special night in your relationship with this custom star map that shows the position of the stars of the night of your choice from the location of your choosing. Maybe you want to capture what the stars looked like on your first date or first “I love you.”
This Star Constellation Map is highly customizable and you can choose the color of your map as well as the text and font shown below the map.
This cute bottle is a gift of a daily dose of you when your long distance partner needs it the most. The Infmetry bottle contains 90 adorable and colorful capsules, each with a small rolled-up blank piece of paper with a metal ring to keep it neat and tidy.
Write your own special messages, I love yous, dirty notes, and inside jokes on each little paper and then refill the capsules. Now your partner has a small note from you whenever they need a pick-me-up.
This is a sweet gift for a new girlfriend when you’re still in the puppy love stage that’s all about those gushy, sappy notes to each other.
The We-Vibe Chorus is a vibrating toy that can be used solo when you’re apart or together once you can meet in person.
It’s a Bluetooth sex toy that can be controlled by the We-Vibe app. I used their app with their Melt which I got as a media sample and can tell you that I’ve had no problem with the toy pairing and the app opens up such a wide range of vibration options that it’s hard to decide where to start.
With the app, you can also hand off control to your long distance partner for added fun during your video chats. But once you’re together again, this is designed to be a couple’s toy. It can be worn during intercourse to provide extra stimulation for both parties.
Chorus is highly flexible so you can shape it to best fit your body and is made of body-safe silicone. It recharges magnetically in the included discreet dock and because nothing needs to be plugged into it, it’s completely waterproof and you can bring it into the bath if the mood strikes you.
It comes in light blue, pink, and purple. I have nothing but good things to say about this brand.
If you’re going to be video chatting with your partner this much, it’s more than worth it to have a quality webcam for improved picture and sound.
The Logitech HD Pro C920 has automatic light correction, a universal monitor clip, dual stereo microphones, automatic background noise reduction, and auto-focus. You can stream 1080p using Skype or 720p HD on other video streaming software.
Long distance relationships mean lots of long phone or video chat conversations and it’s easy to run out of stuff to talk about. Communication is key and one study showed that this commitment to talk leaves long distance couples feeling closer and with better communication skills than close-proximity couples.
A Year of Us is a book to help keep that communication fresh. It has a question or conversation prompt for every day of the year. You can journal them, email them, or talk them out on the phone. It’s a nice thing to pick up when you’re feeling like you two have nothing to talk about and a good way to learn things about your partner you might never have thought to ask.
With Custom Coordinates Bracelets each person can have the longitude and latitude of their long distance partner stamped on their jewelry. It’s one of my favorite ways to connect with people you can’t easily see. It feels good to carry around the exact location of your loved one across the world.
This gender-neutral bracelet is on durable and comfortable paracord in your choice of color. If you prefer something a little more dainty and feminine, check out this smaller gold-plated washer bracelet by the same artist.
This support article shows you how to look up the longitude and latitude of any location using Google Maps.
The cursive text on the YugTex Funny Embroidered Pillow Case reads, “If I’m ever not around and you miss me just hug this pillow, cry and snot on this pillow.” The fancy text makes it look like a sappy pillow but the actual words paint a pretty realistic picture of what it can be like to be away from your love.
This pillow will definitely put a smile on their face. Keep in mind this is just the pillow case but you can buy a pillow insert fairly cheap.
This is a nice way to send a quick, “I love you,” message to your partner or, with a group of lamps all connected to each other, to whomever you call family.
Friendship Lamps connect to your WiFi and can communicate with each other across the world. You can assign a color to each lamp and person so if you’re connecting with a group of more than two you can tell who is sending out the thinking-of-you message.
They come in this patterned look as well as minimalist and individually in case you need an odd number.
Check out this cute punny “I Miso You” magnet they can stick on their fridge or filing cabinet at work to remind them that you’re missing them and thinking of them. The pun and adorable drawing make it funnier and less sappy for folks who aren’t into that kind of this.
It’s an oversized magnet so the image is easy to see and is made here in America so you’re supporting American artists.
This 18 by 18-inch pillow cover is something to remind yourself or your partner the truth of the matter–your relationship can handle this and it will be worth the wait.
The throw pillow case is made of linen and has a zipper closure. Keep in mind this is just the cover so you’ll also want to pick up an 18 by 18 pillow insert if you don’t have one.
With a Personalized Canvas Portrait, this artist will create a custom canvas print of the couple from a provided photo of the two of them and turn it into pop art. This is portrait will be unique in the world and something they won’t be expecting.
Canvas prints are ready to hang and don’t need a frame which is always great. I like the pop art, comic book style of this artist so you could add in little dialogue boxes, like this example that says, “I miss you.”
I like this set of matching Bacon and Eggs Hoodies because they work independently and are even better when together–kind of like long distance relationships.
Tstar hoodies are pre-shunk and printed as well as shipped in America. There are a wide combination of gender-neutral sizes to choose from so you get the best fit.
Giving a long distance couple an easier way to video chat is priceless. The Echo Show 10 combines all the convenience of Alexa with a 10.1-inch HD touch screen.
It’s simple to call others and visit virtually with the benefit of a high-definition screen. Plus you get access to Alexa’s smart home technology, Alexa’s music, video, and news apps along with all the helpful voice-activated tools Alexa has. For privacy, the Echo Show 10 has a shutter to cover the camera and a button that electronically shuts down the microphone and camera.
Send your long distance lover a stuffed animal that will make them laugh with this SinMan Teddy Bear and show that you miss them for a variety of reasons–not just the one.
At 10 inches tall, it’s a cute, soft little bear that’s a nice size to keep on a shelf or on their bed.
This sterling silver calendar necklace will be made showing the date of your choosing so you can give them a necklace memorializing an important anniversary or, if you’ve got a reunion date in the future, this can be a reminder of that future date.
I love that it’s made in America and that there are so many choices for chain length.
If you’re feeling a little stranded and want to send your love a physical letter, go all out with this romantic message in a bottle kit. It comes with a glass bottle with “I love you” etched on the glass, aged parchment to write or print your love letter on, fake rose petals, and a high-quality gift box to send your bottle in. You can also opt to have the seller send it to them directly and include your message text in the customizer menu.
Send them an “I Miss Your Face” Candle to tell them how you’re feeling all the time. This hand-poured soy candle was made by an artist in Canada and comes in several different scents including birthday cake, peach champagne, and pumpkin spice. They’ll burn this candle and think of you on chilly evenings.
Those with a set end-date of their separation will love this countdown calendar.
You can set it up to show the days left until you see each other and have a morning ritual of flipping the countdown to show they’re another day closer. There are several different starting images to represent countdowns for milestones like babies, weddings, travel, and deployments as well as plain ones.
When it comes to long distance relationships, sex is always going to be more complicated than it is for close proximity couples–but thankfully the technology of sex toys for long distance has advanced enough that some toys can help close the miles between you.
The Lush 2 is a Bluetooth vibrator that can be controlled by the user’s smartphone or the user can transfer control to someone else’s smartphone even if they’re on the other side of the world. Your long distance partner can control the vibrations of your toy while you chat.
The app allows for greater customization of the vibrations than you’d ever dreamed possible. You’re not tied down to the patterns pre-programmed into your toy because you can create your own and explore others downloaded from the app. The vibration can also respond to music and the sound of someone’s voice, meaning your toy could vibration to your partner’s voice across the globe.
It’s not a perfect solution to being apart but it’s still pretty great.
You personalize this Long Distance Keychain by providing the locations of you and your partner so that each heart is over the state you live in and the line shows the unique connection between you and not just a generic map.
It’s hand-stamped by artisans in America and supports American small business. The default text is a very sweet, “Worth it,” but you can choose to switch that for your own personalized message. It comes in three sizes as well.
This custom map keychain by American artisan Distinctly Ivy is a lovely way to carry around your connection beyond the distance.
You choose one state or country for the outer shape and a second location which is punched out of the main map. You can add your own personalized message on the front or back as well.
The unique keychain will be special to your relationship and situation.
If you and your sweetheart are currently separated by quarantines, they’ll get a laugh out of this “I Miss You More Than Toilet Paper” Mug. Seeing as toilet paper is basically the new currency, they’ll understand just how much you mean to them. And we could all use a good laugh.
The mug is dishwasher and microwave safe which is a must in my opinion.
Send a “hug in a mug” with this Thinking of You Care Package by Bo Winston. It comes with a “Hug in a Mug” coffee mug (dishwasher-safe), live succulent plant, relaxing candle, and a glass jar of matches for the candle. It also includes a personalized card with the message of your choice.
These care packages are handmade by Bo Winston in California, with hand-poured candles, printed-mugs, and even succulents she grew herself.
Since it’s a 45, it’s smaller than a full-size record and can be used as a desk clock with the included stand or hung on the wall. It even comes with the needed battery.
For the Kingdom Hearts fans out there, they’ll love this paopu fruit pillow. In the mythology of the game, two people who share a paopu fruit will be connected forever no matter the distance, making it a perfect symptom for gamers separated by distance.
Most folks separated from their partner want something or something to hug. With this Light Autumn Stuffed Sloth, they can snuggle up with this extra-soft sloth plushie holding a low-key message that will make them smile.
For the partners who love to bake or are really missing their beloved Sunday brunches out with you, send them this cute made-in-America kitchen towel with a punny message.
For those tired of keychains but still want something you can both carry around, this Moon Necklace and Wallet Insert might be a better fit for you.
The wallet insert is stainless steel and about the size of a business card. It’s rugged and durable so it can handle some rough treatment. The crescent moon cut out of the insert has been turned into a delicate necklace printed with, “I miss you.”
The words on the insert are a beautiful sentiment and two pieces of a whole that you can each carry with you wherever you are.
Being a military spouse is tough but this Army Wife Hoodie may help them remember to be proud of the sacrifices they are making and remind them that their separation is temporary.
Plus it’ll help them connect with other army spouses they might see while wearing this. If you’re looking for something more gender-neutral check out this “I love my soldier” hoodie.
If you want to get high-tech in your long distance relationship, a telepresence robot like KuBi allows you to video chat and rotate the camera to be able to follow your partner as they move around.
Here’s how it works. The partner with the KuBi attaches a tablet of their choice to KuBi and their long distance partner uses the KuBi app to connect and control the KuBi stand. to their partner.
If your partner is walking around cooking or cleaning during your call, you can turn the robot with them so you can continue chatting.
It’s a little bit of an extreme solution but for people who are really missing their loved one or are feeling isolated, a remote-controlled video call presence can be very comforting.
Each person having one of these is a cute way to connect while you’re having those late-night long phone calls, text sessions, or video calls. These BoldLoft pillowcases each have one half of the couple speaking through a tin can telephone, and they’re both blushing so it’s up to you what they’re talking about.
They have an envelop closure to keep your pillow in place and are machine washable.
Physical love letters are still some of the most romantic things ever and this book provides you a space for writing them and prompts for when you’re not sure what to say.
Letters to My Love is a hardcover book that you can either gift when you’ve filled it out or tear the letters out and mail them one by one.
Pamper your partner with this “I Miss You” Spa Care Package by Bearhug Naturals. It includes a candle (you choose the scent) that says “I miss your face,” handmade lavender soap, lavender bath salts, and a lavender bath bomb.
Lavender is known to be calming so this set will help your partner relax and unwind when you can’t be there to give them a back rub.
Whether it’s learning new tips and tricks to cope with the stress of having a partner in the military or simply getting the validation of reading about someone else who has gone through the same thing as you, this book is invaluable.
This amazing print by Yoshitomo Nara captures the feeling of having a long distance partner. I love the expression on the child’s face and the text is just perfect.
You can find connection by wearing something matching so even if you’re lounging in your apartment alone in a comfy hoodie, you know your partner is at their place wearing the hoodie that completes yours.
This set of Better Together Hoodies splits up the phrase between the two hoodies. They’re a cozy fleece cotton sweatshirt that’s available in many size combinations. (Unfortunately, the sizes are gendered.)
I think these long distance pillowcase sets are sweet but they’re normally very gendered leaving out same-sex and gender-variant couples. This set from BoldLoft could pass for gender-neutral.
The star one could be wearing a skirt but because they’re sitting down it’s unclear so I’m calling it a win for the gender-neutral crowd.
Send something for your partner to snuggle with a special message from you. The Honey Bear by Plushland is a soft teddy bear wearing a tee shirt that is printed with the personalized text you provide.
You have two lines of text and you can choose the font, text color, and color of the tee shirt as well. This will be a plushie that is unique in the world and shows that you put a lot of thought into the gift.
This is a sweet stemless wine glass that will make them smile every time they use it because it reminds them that you’re missing their face. The glass is printed with quality vinyl but keep in mind that you don’t want to put it through a dishwasher.
This simple stainless steel Puzzle Piece Keychain shows the story of someone who has to go away for a while and the person who is waiting for them at home.
It’s a good fit for couples dealing with deployment, extended business trips, or other types of separation.
This Care Package from Linden Wren is packed with lots of goodies someone in a long distance relationship would love to receive. It’s a good choice whether you’re in a long distance relationship and you’re looking for a gift for your partner or would like to give to your friends who are in a long distance situation to split up between them.
It comes with a travel toiletry case and globe luggage tag (for the trips back and forth), “One more day” mug, matching heart keychain, matching bracelets, heart stress ball, and message capsules filled with blank paper to write your own secret messages to each other.
If being sappy isn’t your style, give your beloved geek this punny coffee mug that reads, “I miss you when you,” followed by an atomic drawing of the element Argon. Get it? I miss you when you Argon.
This Argon Mug comes in three sizes of ceramic mugs as well as a stainless steel travel cup.
Whether you're a partner or a friend of a long distance couple looking for the perfect present, we've gathered long distance relationship gifts they'll love.
