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Whether you just started dating someone or have been with your man for many years, it can be hard to know what gift to get your boyfriend for Valentine’s Day. Much like that old Facebook relationship status option, it’s complicated—men aren't always easy to read! You don’t want to go too cheesy, and you most definitely don’t want to show up empty-handed, particularly if he’s gone the extra mile for you.
That’s precisely why something thoughtful is the best option for a Valentine’s Day gift for your boyfriend. There are plenty of cute things (think: a matching set of coffee mugs) and creative finds (from neck massagers to DIY books or even personalized whiskey glasses) that will fit the bill. Or, if you’re not sure if a material item is the right way to go, surprise him with an experience you can do on Valentine’s Day, such as a virtual cooking class, or a romantic staycation in which you try to tackle as many classic movies as possible may be just the thing.
To get your juices flowing and inspire your shopping, we’ve rounded up 66 ideas for him that you can feel good about adding to your cart. Oh, and no matter what you choose, don’t forget to pair it with a DIY card to show your man just how special he is to you.
56 Creative Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him |
Best Long-Distance Valentine’s Day Gift
Bond Long-Distance Touch Bracelet Set
Best Long-Distance Valentine’s Day Gift
Bond Long-Distance Touch Bracelet Set
A sentimental partner will think this wearable is super sweet—when one person taps their bracelet, the other’s vibrates gently to let them know you’re thinking about them.
Spoiler alert: Even if you think you know all your partner’s stories and quirks, there are still things you’ve yet to learn about each other. So make your next date night a whole lot more interesting with this deck of 150 cards, each of which contains a thought-provoking prompt, from “On a scale of 1-10, how nervous would be if I started to look through your phone?” to “Describe our first kiss.”
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Best Gift for Movie Lovers
Enno Vatti 100 Movies Scratch-Off Poster
Best Gift for Movie Lovers
Enno Vatti 100 Movies Scratch-Off Poster
Constantly struggling to find something to stream together? This fun scratch-off poster makes the date night decision for you. An ideal present for the movie lover who seems to have everything.
Nothing says romance and love quite like fire. And with this mini fire pit you both can experience the heat in the comfort of your home. Powered by rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol, this easy-to-light fire pit will make those nights a little bit more cozy.
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Best Splurge Gift
Dyson Zone Noise-Canceling Headphones
Best Splurge Gift
Dyson Zone Noise-Canceling Headphones
These noise-canceling headphones engineered for comfort recreate full-spectrum audio to immerse your boyfriend in music, filtering city sounds for undistracted listening pleasure. Their long battery life ensures enjoyment anywhere with scientifically tuned, ultra-low distortion audio. Plus, as with most Dyson products, you know he will have it for years.
This jerky heart box is a tasty treat to enjoy as you cuddle up with a good movie and celebrate the special day! From ghost pepper to honey bourbon, there's a flavor that will surely excite his taste buds.
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Feeling frisky? Heat up your next date night with this fun game, which contains three different types of cards: Talk (which are, essentially, conversation starters ), Flirt (for example, “Describe how you would you like your partner to seduce you one day”), or Dare (think: NSFW), all of which are designed to bring you two even closer.
This one may be a little risqué, but it’s certainly a unique idea. Lay down the sheet and some paint before you get intimate. When you’re done, you’ll have a unique painting that can be stretched onto bars for ready-to-hang artwork with a special secret.
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Best Date-Night Gift
Flowjo 100 Date Night Idea Cards for Her or Him
Best Date-Night Gift
Flowjo 100 Date Night Idea Cards for Her or Him
This cute collection of 100 cards has some suggestions, from making each other breakfast in bed to building a pillow fort to revisiting the spot where you first kissed.
Best DIY Gift
Knock Knock "What I Love About Us" Personalized Book
Best DIY Gift
Knock Knock "What I Love About Us" Personalized Book
You could go the more DIY route with this fill-in-the-blanks journal. It features all kinds of creative prompts—like “We’d make the best ___ team ever” and “I love it when we ___ like ___”—that you can make as sappy or as funny as you’d like.
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Best Custom Gift
Better Together Personalized Book of Love
Best Custom Gift
Better Together Personalized Book of Love
Celebrate your own love story with this personalized book. Just pick the cover design, names, genders, and specific characteristics that are uniquely yours. If you've been together for a while, this book couldn't be a more perfect gift to commemorate the milestones you've reached together.
Best Self-Help Gift
Relationship Workbook for Couples
Best Self-Help Gift
Relationship Workbook for Couples
A relationship takes work to grow and evolve. The key, of course, is good communication, and this book will help you both learn about each other and find ways to really keep (or reignite) the spark.
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Best Custom Chocolate Gift
M&M's Heart-Shaped Gift Box
Best Custom Chocolate Gift
M&M's Heart-Shaped Gift Box
Don't sleep on M&M's. You can customize the individual chocolates to have anything on them, from romantic lettering to sweet shapes to (our favorite) a picture of anything you want. The dog you co-parent? Your face? M&M's is ensuring that anything is possible this Valentine's Day.
Best Scalp Massaging Brush
Breo Breo Scalp3 Scalp Massaging Brush
Best Scalp Massaging Brush
Breo Breo Scalp3 Scalp Massaging Brush
Crowning glory deserves royal treatment, yet our scalps are often neglected while we pamper other body parts. But behold the Breo Scalp3 massage comb, which replicates the soothing touch of human hands with a successful kneading method. Plus, it's so small, he can take it with him wherever he goes.
Brigitt Earley
Contributing Writer
Brigitt is a writer, editor and craft stylist with nearly 15 years of experience. She specializes in lifestyle topics, including home, health, parenting, beauty, style, food, entertaining, travel and weddings. She has written for Glamour, People, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Real Simple, Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, and more.
PoojaShah
Freelance Writer
Pooja Shah is a freelance writer and lawyer based in New York. She writes on commerce, culture, lifestyle, and travel. More of her work is at www.pooja-shah.com.
Gaby Keiderling
Gaby Keiderling is a New York–based writer working on fashion, lifestyle, travel, and sports features. She also covers celebrity style for Esquire's “Get Ready with Me” franchise. Her work can also be seen in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and more. Sometimes you can spot her around the West Village, out on a walk with her dog, Sneakers.