Shopping for a present is already a hard task, but shopping for your significant other can be real tricky. (TBH, they've gotta be the most challenging giftee of all.) They're your #1! And you wanna be sure that it'll mean something to them. A more functional prezzie, which is also awesome, is probably better suited for your dad, your mom, your brother—literally anyone other than your partner. But a romantic idea for a gift feels extra thoughtful and special because it can only come from you. But, obv, it's also a v v high degree of difficulty!
Since romantic can turn cheesy, like, real fast, we’ve rounded up some non-sappy gift ideas your loved one will definitely appreciate—but we did include a heart-shaped gift or two! We can't help ourselves! Scroll through and you'll find plenty of self-care gifts (like bubble bath soaps, lip masks, and fragrances), as well as sentimental gifts to highlight your relationship and the time spent together (like photo displays and fun games for couples to play).
So if you’re shopping for your wife or girlfriend this season, save the cooking pan for someone else and try one of these instead. And, of course, these sweet gifts aren't reserved for just women—we're sure that whoever's on the receiving end of these presents will love them almost as much as they love you. I can't help it—it's cheesy but it's true, dammit! (Also, feel free to romance yourself and get a gift from this list, just because.)
this boozey game
DRUNK IN LOVE Date Night Couples Drinking Card Game
this boozey game
DRUNK IN LOVE Date Night Couples Drinking Card Game
In case you're wondering, truth or dare is just as fun as you remember it being, and it's even more fun when you're playing with your person. This box of 50 questions and dares makes it easy to come up with ideas.
My roommate bought her boyfriend a water bottle with his initials for his birthday so that he has a constant reminder of her everywhere he goes. If that's not the most low-key, brilliant idea ever for anyone in a relationship... Do what this info what you will. ;)
this travel journal
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this travel journal
Lux Reads 'Our Bucket List: A Creative and Inspirational Journal for Ideas and Adventures for Couples'
The only thing more romantic than a dreamy vacation is making plans together. This bucket-list journal will not only help you plan out the timeline for future trips but also hold you to it.
Don't ask me why, but something about melted chocolate is super romantic. If your girl is a foodie, she’d be so into this candlelit at-home fondue set. (Also, it works for whatever she wants to keep hot.)
Turn your love into wall art with a custom portrait print by this Etsy artist. If you have kids (dog babies count too!), turn it into a full-on family portrait.
Tell them they're your cup of tea with this gift bag of loose leaf tea. With words like "heart," "love," and "rose" written on the front of this packaging, they'll get the idea.
this DIY truffle kit
UncommonGoods Make Your Own Chocolate Truffles Kit
this DIY truffle kit
UncommonGoods Make Your Own Chocolate Truffles Kit
Chocolate is always a good idea, but this truffle making kit will go especially well with a bottle of wine on date night. Complete with everything you need to make truffles (including a thermometer!), this gift set takes a box of chocolates to a whole new level.
Your S.O. will L-O-V-E the way this iconic bottle looks in their bathroom, and they'll definitely enjoy spritzing the luxe scent (featuring rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang) every morning.
Are you two newlyweds? Get your partner this premade care package that includes a heart-shaped ring dish, a couples' cookbook, a candle, an espresso maker with cups, and more.
Spice up your usual, at-home movie night with this sushi-making kit! It comes with a sushi knife, bamboo sushi mats, a rice bazooka, chopsticks, a holder, a dipping plate, an avocado slicer, a nigiri maker, and more.
these fun matches
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these fun matches
Chronicle Books Spark Romance: 50 Ways to Deepen Your Connection
Pair the perfect candle with this set of faux matches to round out your gift for your perfect match (awww). Each matchstick has a saying on the back with a fun date-night idea or conversation starter so you two can always keep things interesting.
Megan Uy is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
Daisy Maldonado is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan who loves writing about fashion trends, must-have beauty products, and digital culture. When she's not writing, you can almost certainly find her shopping (she knows her credit card numbers by heart) or obsessing over celebrity news. Although she’s acquired an extensive closet over the years, her favorite item she owns is a Harry Styles Love On Tour hoodie she purchased at his concert in Manchester. Daisy's work has appeared on Refinery29, The Daily Beast, E! News, Allure and more. Keep up with all of her chaotic travels, NYC life and fashionable moments on her Instagram.