13 thoughtful long distance relationship gifts to send to your partner
Together, but apart - it can be hard to know what to gift a long distance partner. We’ve rounded up the best things for your Valentine here.
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For many people, Valentine’s Day will be spent apart from their partners.
Chocolates and roses are always a welcome gesture, but in your absence, you might want to look for something a bit more thoughtful.
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For those of you who have never had to spend a Valentine’s Day apart - or for those who’ve already exhausted all your ideas for long distance relationship gifts - here are our picks to ensure that though you may be apart, you always stay bonded.
Bond Touch Bracelets, Amazon, $165
With just shy of a five-star rating with over 7,500 reviews, you can be assured that this is just the thing to help you and your loved one feel connected despite distance. Each of you have a matching bracelet, and upon a touch of yours, your partner’s own bracelet will light up and they’ll know you’re thinking of them. This thoughtful accessory is waterproof, customisable (lights up in a colour of your choice), waterproof and long lasting, with its battery holding up for up to four days on a single charge.
Bras N Things Gabriela Slip, The Iconic, $49.99
We’re willing to bet you spend a lot of time on video calls with each other - we suggest you adorn or send this barely-there, cheeky lace slip for the next one. Crafted from an onyx-toned, sheer scalloped lace with a hip-high slits, it is comfort at its most seductive and is bound to leave an impression.
Sensori+ Air Detoxifying Aromatic Soy Candle - Macedon Trail, Adore Beauty, $65
Should your partner be overseas at the moment, remind them of home with this air detoxifying, aromatic candle from Australian-born, vegan brand, Sensori+. Specialising in scents that are unmistakeably Australian, this particular soy candle is releases a woody, green fragrance, reminiscent of a bush walk after rainfall. Notes include geranium and vetiver blend sandalwood - and as a long time devotee myself, can assure you it will transport your partner instantly upon lighting.
Not their experience of Australia? Sensori+ also produces Gayndah Orchard, a fresh and bright scent inspired by Queensland orange orchards; Wiruna Night, a calming and clean scent inspired by nights in the middle of nowhere; and Toowoomba Carnival, inspired by a walk through a Queensland rose garden.
Vitaly Gridlock Ring, The Iconic, $99
Don’t worry if you’re both not there yet - this isn’t that kind of ring (unless you want it to be). Constructed from stainless steel, this gold-toned piece features two interlocking rings that can be worn flush or back-to-back (as pictured above, left). Alternatively, for your purposes, one half can be worn by one person, and the other half worn by another. Though apart, they will always fit perfectly back together - just like the two of you.
MasterClass Subscription, MasterClass, $23.33/month (billed annually)
There are many experiences that you and your partner might not get to share with each other - fortunately, learning new things needn’t be one of them. A MasterClass subscription gives you access to over 100 classes - including tutorials from astrophysicist, Neil Tyson DeGrasse; celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsey; and iconic director, Martin Scorsese - with new ones being added all the time. Schedule a time each week to complete the tutorials together, and talk the new learnings over with a glass of wine over a call.
Gold Initial Necklace, Etsy, $26.58+
Together, but apart; this delicate necklace is a beautiful representation of the bond between two people separated by physical distance, but still connected to each other. Choose from silver, gold or rose gold; the length of your chain; then lastly, the initials or icons to suit your partner and your relationship. They’re sure to not be disappointed - this affordable necklace has received a five-star rating with over 4,810 reviews.
They spend all day looking at you through the small screen of your mobile phone, so at least when they get home to their Echo Show 8, they can get a better look at your face. With an 8” HD screen and stereo sound for clear picture and audio, you can call each other with voice commands, and keep each other company during meal prep, folding laundry, making the bed - all the things other couples are able to do together, and now, you can too. Bonus: when not on call with one another, your partner will be able to ask Alexa anything from the news, tomorrow’s weather; or watch movies, sports streams and the latest television shows.
Theragun Devices, Therabody, $349+
No doubt you’ve heard about these premium massage devices from Therabody. Beloved by athletes and the average human alike, the Theragun was developed to give ‘effective natural solutions you need to take charge of your daily wellness’ - and in lieu of you being able to gift them a massage yourself, this is an excellent alternative.
We recommend the Elite for $649, an ultra-powerful percussive device with advanced sound insulation; or the Mini for $349, which will allow your partner to tackle their aches and pains wherever they might strike.
Love Letters Everyman’s Library Pocket Poets, Amazon, $35.93
Bring out your inner romantic and send your Valentine this darling, pocket-sized book of famous love letters. Fabric covered with a gold embossed title to front, with an elegant paper sleeve, the contents of this book will say everything you’ve ever wanted to but might not have known how. Virginia Woolf, Franz Kafka, Oscar Wilde and Mozart all lend their words to this collection - let your partner know the most meaningful letters to you by underlining them. Better yet, write your own little love note on the inside cover.
Simple by Ottolenghi, Amazon, $29
A New York Times and The Sunday Times Bestseller, there is probably no cookbook that has popped up on kitchen shelves more in recent years than Simple by Ottolenghi. Everything from recipes that only require half an hour to get on the table; recipes that only use one pot; and recipes that can be prepared beforehand, can all be found in this wildly popular book. Give each other a call on your Echo Shows, then put together a watermelon, green apple and lime salad or mackerel with pistachio and cardamom salsa, and pretend you’re dining at the same restaurant.
Personalised July Carry-On Suitcase, July, $295 + complementary personalisation (RRP$65)
For the times that the two of you are finally reunited, make sure your partner is transporting their belongings with ease - and style - courtesy of an impossibly chic carry-on from July. In possession of one of these cases myself, I can attest to the absolute ease its SilentMove 360° spinner wheels move over every surface; the sturdiness of its German polycarbonate construction; and comfort of handling its multi-stop telescopic handle. Bonus? July is throwing in free personalisation at the moment, so you can put your loved one’s name (or even favourite emoji) on the case for that added touch of sentimentality.
The School Of Life 100 Questions: Original Edition, Amazon, $60.27
Deep and meaningful conversations are often the life blood of long distance relationships. With questions like, “Is there anyone you regret losing touch with?” and “Are you reluctant or open to bringing together people from different parts of your life?”, this 100 Question Cards box from School of Life will be a welcome deviation from recounts of your working day.
WHEN IS VALENTINE’S DAY?
Valentine’s Day is on February 14th - this year, it falls on a Monday.
WHY IS IT CALLED VALENTINE’S DAY?
There are many stories that claim to know the origin of Valentine’s Day. The most prevalent may be that of the man who came to be known as Saint Valentine - a monk in third century Rome, who was sentenced to death for arranging marriages of soldiers in secret.
On the day of his execution, February 14, legend says he sent a last love letter to his loved one, signed “from your Valentine”.
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