If you can only see your sweetheart on weekends, he or she deserves a very special Christmas present. Because unlike other couples, you probably miss each other often. We have found eight gift ideas that will sweeten any long-distance relationship and bring you closer across the distance.
Gifts for long distance relationships: What should you pay attention to?
If you’re in a long-distance relationship, gifts can be especially meaningful. They not only play a role on Valentine’s Day or Christmas, but can also serve to provide comfort in lonely hours. Therefore, for long-distance relationships, gifts with an emotional but also practical value are particularly recommended. So they always remind you of your partner in everyday life. If you’re less into romance, you can of course also choose funny or erotic gift ideas. In our list you will definitely find the right one for your long-distance relationship.
#1 Digital Photo Frame for the latest photos
In a long-distance relationship, photos of things you do together or of everyday life are particularly important. Instead of a static framed photo, you can surprise your partner with a digital picture frame that can be filled with new photos remotely using the app.
The smart picture frame from AURA offers you unlimited storage space for your shared photos and can always display new photos within a selected period of time using a timer. With a kiss photo of yourself, for example, you can surprise your loved one with a new picture after work. At Amazon you can only get the stylish frame for a short time for 179 euros 199 euros.
#2 Weighted blanket as a cuddle replacement
In a long-distance relationship, apart from sex, the cuddles are probably missed the most. A weighted or therapy blanket cannot completely replace this, but it does provide a feeling of security.
Thanks to the glass beads sewn into the fabric, this cuddly blanket feels pleasantly heavy on the body and can therefore help with problems falling asleep and even with stress and anxiety. A therapy blanket with a fluffy cover (available in gray or dark blue from 199 euros) is the perfect gift for the winter.
Would you rather it be a little cheaper? No problem, you can also make your sweetheart happy with these ideas:
#3 Massage gun for soothing touches
Hardly anything feels better than a massage from your partner. But if you can’t always be there, this tool can help: You can get the mini massage gun from Addsfits for just 49.99 euros on Amazon and, despite its handy size, offers a lot of power. The set includes a bag, charger and two attachments. The best-selling tool is also the perfect gift for all athletes who often suffer from muscle tension.
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#4 Daylight alarm clock – as a reminder every morning
Do you want your partner to know that you are thinking about them every morning and evening? Then this multifunctional daylight alarm clock from Philips is a nice gift: The stylish sleep and wake-up light can simulate a sunset or sunrise, wake you with the chirping of birds or lull you to sleep with the sounds of rain and can also serve as a reading lamp or a classic radio alarm clock. Are you your partner’s little ray of sunshine? Then the Philips sleep and wake-up light for 183.99 euros is the perfect gift!
#5 Pillowcase with your commute route
You probably already know the distance you have to travel to see your loved one inside out. Over time, this path becomes your very own “love pendulum route”.
So why not keep them in a cuddly pillow? With this practical set for only 16.90 euros, you can connect your places of residence with the included red wool thread and immortalize them in this way. If your sweetheart lives outside of Germany, you can also sew a pillow yourself from world map fabric.
#6 “I want you today, tomorrow, next week” mug
Maybe you would like to give your partner a romantic little something that will make him think of you every morning? Then this mug for 14.90 euros is the ideal gift: with the sweet wolf and fox illustration and the saying “I want you today, tomorrow, next week and for the rest of my life” you are sure to enchant him while drinking coffee Smile on your lips.
#7 Comforting picture book about long-distance relationships
A feeling that people in long-distance relationships are particularly familiar with is the strong longing for their partner. In times when you don’t see each other for a long time, it can sometimes be so unbearably painful that you doubt the relationship. A sweet picture book for adults can help. “Without you, I’m only half” tells the touching story of two sheep in a long-distance relationship, which is intended to provide comfort and hope when one of you misses the other very much again.
#8 Remote Controlled Couple Vibrator
When you see each other again after a long time, your sex life probably doesn’t need any toys to get it going again. A long-distance relationship also has an advantage. But what about the phases when you are apart? If you send each other stimulating pictures and messages or even masturbate in front of each other via video chat, this couples vibrator from WeVibe is the ideal complement. This can be controlled remotely via an app. This means your partner can stimulate you according to their wishes despite the distance.
#9 The world’s best egg trimmer
The perfect gift for anyone who is with a very hairy man: the hair trimmer from Meridian is perfectly designed to trim or shave the male genital area thoroughly, but also absolutely safely. Thanks to the micro trimmer teeth and the sharp ceramic blade, this device works better than a conventional hair trimmer, especially on the sensitive scrotum. You or your loved one can get the trimmer, with over 15,000 positive reviews, for just 85 euros on Amazon. A funny wink if you like to pleasure your boyfriend orally. With this gift he can now prepare perfectly for your reunion.
#10 Vulva Impression Kit
An even more daring sexual gift is the “Clone A Pussy Set”, which you can get for around 22 euros on Amazon. You can use this to create a cast of your vulva, even using glycerin soap, chocolate, candle wax or whatever else you can think of. By the way, this can also be an exciting project if you prefer to keep the print to yourself.
Or you can give your partner gifts all year round…
If you want to make your partner happy not just at Christmas but throughout the next year, a subscription box is a nice idea. In our gallery you are sure to find the right offer, regardless of whether you are a foodie, beer drinker or geek.
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