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40 Sweet Going-Away Gifts That Show How Much You’ll Miss Them (Cue the Waterworks)

I’m not crying, you’re crying.

By Hanna Flanagan, Mekita Rivas and Kim Duong
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It’s a bittersweet fact of life that sometimes people have to leave. Whether your work wife is moving to a new job, your favorite roommate is moving in with their partner, or your best friend is moving to a whole other city, parting ways with loved ones is sad but can also be exciting for them (emphasis on for them lol). Before the big day comes, you'll want to give them a gift that says something to the effect of, "ILY, and I’m sad you're leaving but I'm SO happy for you." And I’m here to help ya out with this list of the 40 best going-away gifts for friends, family, significant others, coworkers, and beyond.

From decor that'll make their new home feel cozy and cute to work-from-home gifts that'll help them stay organized at their fancy new job, I've got you covered. If they’re leaving to study abroad or follow their Emily in Paris dreams, this list also has plenty of prezzies for long-distance friendships and useful travel gifts they’ll appreciate. Plus, you'll find some gifts that can be personalized for that extra-special touch. You might be saying farewell for now, but fortunately, you can always schedule a FaceTime wine night or coffee catchup with your person—no matter where they are. Without further ado, here are 40 of the best going-away gifts you can buy now.

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these sweet treats

Treat House Choose Your Own Rice Krispie Treats

Choose Your Own Rice Krispie Treats
these sweet treats

Treat House Choose Your Own Rice Krispie Treats

$55 at Goldbelly

These rice krispie treats taste as good as they look. Plus, they can be shipped out in less than a week and will arrive in a giftable box.

this tableware set

Our Place Starter Set

Starter Set
this tableware set

Our Place Starter Set

High-quality tableware is both useful and thoughtful. This stunning set from Our Place—the brand behind the bestselling Always Pan—comes with four large ceramic places, four medium ceramic plates, and four bowls.

this detailed map

Grafomap Your Personalized City Map

Your Personalized City Map
this detailed map

Grafomap Your Personalized City Map

Celebrate their new city—or help them remember their old one!—with this customizable map.

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this beaded bracelet

Little Words Project Ride or Die

Ride or Die
this beaded bracelet

Little Words Project Ride or Die

Your loved ones already know you’re a ride or die­. But giving them a little reassurance in the form of a cute bracelet—especially before a big move!—doesn’t hurt.

this gift set for coffee lovers

Chamberlain Coffee Cold Brew Starter Pack

Cold Brew Starter Pack
this gift set for coffee lovers

Chamberlain Coffee Cold Brew Starter Pack

Now 10% Off

We all know Emma Chamberlain is a coffee aficionado, so it’s no surprise that her single-serve steep bags hit different. This gift set comes with 10 of them, as well as a branded mason jar and a stainless-steel straw.

a fragrance sampler

Le Labo Discovery Set

Discovery Set
a fragrance sampler

Le Labo Discovery Set

With 17 (yes, 17!) sample-size Le Labo fragrances inside, this discovery set will impress even your most stylish of friends. The beautiful package that can be personalized with their name makes it *even more* giftable.

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a towel set

Parachute Waffle Towels

Waffle Towels
a towel set

Parachute Waffle Towels

In my experience, bath towels usually don’t survive a big move… they get dirty and smelly and blah! A fresh set of spa-quality ones like these will make their first shower in the new spot a glorious experience.

these customizable charms

Catbird Tiniest Key Charm

Tiniest Key Charm
these customizable charms

Catbird Tiniest Key Charm

How cute are these house key-inspired charms that can be engraved with sentimental details like a zip code or city name? You can purchase them individually or attach one to a Catbird necklace or bracelet for an additional fee.

this champagne gift box

The Sip The Classic Box

The Classic Box
this champagne gift box

The Sip The Classic Box

If they're leaving because they're entering a new chapter of life, gifting a box of celebratory champagne is the way to go.

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a concert ticket

Ticketmaster Concert Tickets

Concert Tickets
a concert ticket

Ticketmaster Concert Tickets

Free idea: Purchase tickets to a concert you’d both love in their new location or in a city that's halfway between you two!

a colorful bouquet

Urban Stems The Gaia

The Gaia
a colorful bouquet

Urban Stems The Gaia

Now 10% Off

Even if their new spot is completely empty (furniture delivery can take foreverrrrr), a colorful flower bouquet like this one will make it feel homey.

these self-care products

Maude Tub Kit

Tub Kit
these self-care products

Maude Tub Kit

Let's face it: Moving is hard. So a self-care duo like this one, which features a bath salt and a creamy cleanser, is completely necessary.

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this pillow that'll make them laugh out loud

Furbish Studio Everything's Fine Needlepoint Pillow

Everything's Fine Needlepoint Pillow
this pillow that'll make them laugh out loud

Furbish Studio Everything's Fine Needlepoint Pillow

If you're simply not going to be okay when they leave, give them this hilarious needlepoint pillow.

these modern pearl earrings

ByChari Jenny Earring

Jenny Earring
these modern pearl earrings

ByChari Jenny Earring

Gorgeous earrings are always a good idea.

this goofy card

TQDaiker Michael Scott Leaving Card

Michael Scott Leaving Card
this goofy card

TQDaiker Michael Scott Leaving Card

Not good at goodbyes? Add this Michael Scott card to your cart (*laughs to keep from crying... *).

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a camera that's easy to transport

Vahoiald Digital Camera

Digital Camera
a camera that's easy to transport

Vahoiald Digital Camera

Now 17% Off

ICYMI digital cameras are so back. Gift this to your loved one who's moving, so they can capture all their new adventures.

these luxe coasters

West Elm Clouded Agate Coasters (Set of 4)

Clouded Agate Coasters (Set of 4)
these luxe coasters

West Elm Clouded Agate Coasters (Set of 4)

Now 20% Off

These crystal coasters will look so sophisticated on their coffee table (and they look way more expensive than they actually are).

this cheeky mason jar

NewEleven Coworker Leaving Gift

Coworker Leaving Gift
this cheeky mason jar

NewEleven Coworker Leaving Gift

Ideal for a coworker—with a good sense of humor!—who's moving on and moving up. (Don't worry, they'll be touched when they read the fine print.)

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this best-selling olive oil

Brightland The Duo

The Duo
this best-selling olive oil

Brightland The Duo

This best-in-class olive oil duo makes for a gorgeous housewarming present, plus any home chef will use them daily.

this modern friendship bracelet

Soko Iga Personalized Cuff Bracelet

Iga Personalized Cuff Bracelet
this modern friendship bracelet

Soko Iga Personalized Cuff Bracelet

Wherever they go, they can wear their heart on their sleeve with this elegant cuff bracelet. You can add your initials, a special date, or something sentimental for that extra-sweet touch.

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Hanna Flanagan

Hanna Flanagan is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, sharing her recommendations for everything from denim and eye creams to coffee mugs and silk sheets. Before joining Cosmopolitan, she wrote fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content at People (so, yes, she’s basically a professional product tester at this point). Follow her on Instagram for photos of Timothée Chalamet and #OOTD mirror pics. 

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Editor

Mekita Rivas is an editor at Cosmopolitan, where she primarily covers fashion, culture, and lifestyle. She writes about everything from the best leather totes and books she can't put down to plants, podcasts, and politics. Prior to joining Cosmopolitan, she was a senior contributing fashion editor at PopSugar and Bustle. Her writing has been published in dozens of publications including The New York Times, Vogue, Harper's BAZAAR, Women's Health, Refinery29, and others. She currently splits her time between New York City and Washington, D.C. Follow Mekita on Instagram, where you'll typically find a mix of her snapshots from fashion week and various editor travels.

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Senior Shopping Editor

Kim Duong is the senior shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing shopping coverage online for all things fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and sex. When she's not musing about which products are actually worth your hard-earned cash, she's also writing (sometimes slightly unhinged) fashion content in print. You can find her previous writing in Refinery29, InStyle, Travel + Leisure, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram for bottomless cute dog content and did-that-really-happen-to-me story times in her highlights. 

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