When it comes to love and romance, they say we can’t get enough of it. Even after years of togetherness, we still don’t feel like being apart for way too long. Your home goes on from being a place to a person, and their little annoying habits may irritate you sometimes, but you would not want to give them up for anything in the world. That’s often how love feels like, doesn’t it?
But when your partner is miles away from you, and you cannot see them in flesh and bone, a part of your heart always aches for their presence. A long-distance relationship is not easy, but if you see all that effort as worthy, then it most certainly is!
Thankfully, technology allows us to see the person we love even if we are separated by geographical distance. We can still tell them about our day, share a few laughs and let the sight of their smile wash all the dullness away.
And sometimes, when you want to make them feel a little extra special, sending across a gift can do the trick—especially since you cannot shower them with kisses and give them an XL hug.
Giving gifts in a long-distance relationship
Several researchers in the past have established that giving gifts in a relationship is a way to maintain it. Giving gifts isn’t about the materialistic aspects of it; in a deeper connection, it is about your partner thinking of you, and intending to make you feel special. In fact, researchers also say that gifts that may be of use to the recipient make them feel closer to you than those that are simply just fancy and desirable.
In fact, if you can’t be with them during holidays or birthdays, it can feel even more painful as you miss them more during that time and wish to be together. Sending a gift can make you feel closer even when you are apart.
Whether your bae is in a different city or a different country, these little reminders of your love can reach them, even when you can’t. So if you feel like giving gifts is your love language, don’t hesitate to go ahead with it.
Best gifts for a long-distance relationship
There are different types of gifts you can give your partner. These can range from those that are romantic and remind you of your love to those that are practically useful to your partner.
For instance, if I know that my partner’s coffee gets cold, while they get carried away talking to me on a video call, I would get them one of those electric coffee warmers that keep your coffee warm, if you place the mug on it.
If I want to simply let them know I miss them, I would send a customised frame with our picture in it.
And sometimes, you can simply mix the two by giving them something romantic that is also useful. For instance, a mug with something adorable printed on it; each time they sip from it, they will think of you.
You can order your gift online—if they are from India, you can go for any e-commerce portal that delivers in their area. If they are abroad, you can order from a website that delivers there; you can simply use your PayPal account or a credit/debit card that allows international transactions for making the payment.
Here are a few gifts for a long-distance relationship. You can look for buying options at an online store that delivers to their location.
1) Touch bracelets
2) Touch lamps
3) A subscription to an OTT platform and have a movie date night
4) Anything of use to them, be it a perfume you love on them, a cute mug, a shirt you would like to see them wear.
5) Romantic gifts like photo frames, flowers, and more.
Handmade gifts for a long-distance relationship
There is something so sweet about handmade gifts, whether you make it yourself or get it made. It’s the thought that counts. If you are as bad at DIYs like me, you know the struggle of translating your ideas into actual products is quite real. This is why there are several service providers who will make handmade gifts and deliver them to your loved one.
You can go for a greeting card, a canvas painting of you and your bae together, or one of those trendy explosion boxes. If your loved one is abroad, Etsy is a reliable source to look for the right handmade gift for them. Back home, we have Etsy as well as other providers such as Oye Happy and more.
Customised gifts for a long-distance relationship
We love it when our gifts are personalised, don’t we? We love it when the gifts exhibit the love we share, the very specific things we want to say, the way we want it! Everyone loves customised gifts.
You will again, have to find a service provider that delivers in their area and takes online orders. You can opt for customised mugs, cushions, canvas prints, photo frames, engraved wood frames, portraits, t-shirts and the list goes on.
Etsy and Redbubble are reliable sources for international deliveries. Etsy, as mentioned earlier, delivers in India as well.
Best ways to surprise your partner in a long-distance relationship
Sometimes, it’s not about the gift, but about the pleasant surprise they feel when they receive it. And whether you are giving them a fancy gift or not, there are several ways you can surprise your partner. Here are a few:
1) Send them a video of your best moments with a song of your choice
2) Write them a poem, if you possess the skills for it
3) Send them a pick-me-up dessert to make their day
4) Plan a fun day for them (book activities, appointments online and just ask them to show up)
5) If social media PDA is your love language, surprise them with a cute story or post
Conclusion
Long-distance relationships do work. As someone said, when you take care of things, they last! Sending gifts and surprising them with little, sweet gestures are a couple of many ways to keep the spark alive!
Also Read: Tips On Having A Successful Long-Distance Relationship