{"id":9659,"date":"2018-07-30T09:00:03","date_gmt":"2018-07-30T13:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/?p=9659"},"modified":"2023-02-10T13:57:41","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T18:57:41","slug":"gift-ideas-for-a-long-distance-relationship-so-close-yet-so-far-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/30\/gift-ideas-for-a-long-distance-relationship-so-close-yet-so-far-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Gift Ideas for a Long-Distance Relationship: So Close Yet So Far Away"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Close the distance with gifts that express your love. | Image courtesy Unsplash user Frank Mckenna<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Any couple who has tried it knows how challenging long-distance relationships can be, and sharing thoughtful presents is a good way to keep the spark alive. Some of my best gift ideas for a long-distance relationship occurred when I was in the military. It used to take a lot to keep my relationship going with my significant other, and I was constantly looking for clever ways to stay connected.<\/p>\n

I wanted to find a way to not just tell him how I was doing but share it via little souvenirs from the places I visited. He was traveling at the time as well and would send me knick knacks from his trips, too. We accidentally wound up creating a novelty spoon collection\u2014which hangs in our kitchen to this day. While I loved the shared story, if I had to do it over again, I\u2019d wish we\u2019d gotten a bit more creative with our gifts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gift Ideas for long-distance relationships don\u2019t have to be expensive<\/a> or complicated. Instead, they can just be a way to show you\u2019re thinking of the other person while you\u2019re apart. You can either get something just for them or find something fun for the both of you. You can buy gifts for holidays or simply to celebrate every day. The most important thing is finding a present that will effectively communicate your feelings and help bridge the geographical distance separating you.  <\/p>\n

Finding Fun Items For Your Other Half<\/h4>\n
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Connect by playing games long-distance. | Image courtesy Etsy seller ThinkingMonk<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While flowers, cards, and candy are nice, they\u2019re also a bit clich\u00e9. The best gifts for your partner show that you know them well. When you\u2019re in a long-distance relationship, they should be presents that keep you connected and allow you to experience small parts of each other\u2019s lives even when you\u2019re separated.<\/p>\n

Here are some of my favorite ideas:<\/p>\n