10 One-of-a-Kind Gifts for Boyfriend and Ideas for Long Distance Relationship that Show Him How Much You Care

It is always important to put some thought and time when getting gifts for your boyfriend. In long distance relationships, you cannot randomly pick gifts like flowers, chocolates, smartphones etc. You may need to put a little more effort into your gifts. There are factors like location, distance and shipping time to be considered. Just because you are in a long distance relationship doesn't mean you need to get expensive gifts or generally more gifts. Just thoughtful gifts that express your love for your boyfriend would be great. We have put together a few key points that would go a long way in getting the right gift for your boyfriend.

Whether it's college or work, your boyfriend is going to be busy. It's hard to take care of each other when you stay in different geographical locations. So buying him something that he needs rather than wants is the next best thing to do. Paying keen attention to him whenever you talk will help you understand what he needs. If he is a bookworm then you can get him some interesting new reads. If you know that your boyfriend is callous about personal care then get him bath and body products like the Bath & Body Box bath kit by Boxes of Joy. You can find one at Amazon.

Personalising a gift is the best way of letting your boyfriend know you are thinking about him always. And that he is in your heart now and forever. It can be as simple as a ticket to his favourite movie or a gift card to his favourite restaurant or a cufflink with his initials. Whatever you give him, to most important point to remember is that the gift is for your boyfriend. So whatever you choose should reflect his interests and passions.

Men prefer practical gifts to fancy gifts. They prefer a wallet any day to a crystal rose no matter how beautiful it is. Still confused about what to get him! Try to think about how your boyfriend will utilize his gift. Also keep in view, if your boyfriend would buy it himself. There is no point of gifting something that he will not use. Gifting something that your boyfriend uses shows that you accept him for who he is.

If your boyfriend is an adrenaline junkie or an explorer in the making look to gift something that he would enjoy like a parasailing experience or a catamaran ride or even fishing in the sea. You can plan a getaway for the both of you to remote areas and set out exploring together. This can be an ideal gift since you create memories; something which you can reminisce over and over. You also get some precious time spent with each other since it is rare you get time to be with each other.

The best gift idea for your boyfriend if your relationship is a long distance one is a DIY gift. You can visit Pinterest for creative gift ideas that don't take much of your time. You need not spend money or be a creative ninja to make something beautiful and romantic for your boyfriend. For example, take A jar of “missing you” notes. All you need is a mason jar, a ribbon and handwritten love notes for your boyfriend. If you want to go fancy you can decorate your jar or put the notes in mini envelopes.

Our pointers would have cleared all your queries and inspired you already. If not, our experts at BP Guide have across some amazing gifts that are one-of-a-kind and quite romantic as well.

Keeping track of time and communicating with each other are very important when it comes to long distance relationships. It is complicated if both you and your boyfriend are in different time zones. This is when the Dual Time Zone Sports Watch by SKMEI comes into the picture. Not only does it show the timezone your boyfriend is in, but it can also be calibrated to show the time in your time zone as well. With the dual time zone watch worth ₹1,099, there is no need to worry about contacting each other in inappropriate times. It is available to buy at Amazon.

The thought of you is probably one of the most comforting ones for him and having your image in his mind before drifting off to sleep would guarantee sweet dreams. With the Always Kiss Me Goodnight Pillowcases from gifts.com he would have you and you only in his mind when he is in bed. The pillowcases are a wonderful way of letting him know that you are thinking of him always. Priced at ₹1450, the pillowcases can be personalised with your name. You get two pillowcases in this set from which your boyfriend can own one while you have the other.

Communicate your boyfriend wordlessly with the help of these unique set of lamps. Let your boyfriend know that he is on your mind with a beautiful gesture. Just a touch will light up the partner lamp letting your boyfriend know that you are thinking of him. Both the lamps need to be synced with a wifi connection. Just touch your lamp and both the lamps glow brightly pronouncing your love to the world. The price of Long Distance Relationship Lamp starts at ₹6,160 at uncommongoods.com.

The Smartphone Photography Lens is an ideal gift for a boyfriend especially if he is an amateur photographer. The lens set contains a high-quality wide-angle lens and a macro lens made of aluminium alloy that any photographer would envy. The lens can be attached to the camera case or clipped or even bought separately. You can buy the Smartphone Photography Lens Set from ₹7265 at uncommongoods.com. Now your boyfriend can spend all his spare time clicking away while you take all the credit for encouraging his passion.

A long-distance relationship definitely means more travel and while travelling what he would require most are handy travel essentials. How about a gleaming leather pouch with embossed initials. The burnished gold zipper and the tassel simply add elegance to the pouch. The Leather Utility Pouch which is worth ₹3260 also comes with an option of adding a personal message to your boyfriend. Now he can travel in style with the Embossed Leather Utility Pouch from gifttree.com.

How about some old-school romance? Nowadays romance is all about texts and calls. There were ages when love was conveyed through handwritten love notes and mixtapes. Mixtapes are nothing but a cassette tape filled with songs you want your love to listen to. Sweet, isn’t it? You can also do your own mixtape for your boyfriend so that he can listen to when he starts missing you too much. Start off by getting this USB shaped like a cassette mixtape for $16.94 which is around ₹1228 from Amazon. Load all the songs that mean something to the both of you and brings to mind beautiful memories.

Men are known for notoriously losing their stuff in their own homes. Now that you are not there to point it out to him, how about getting the Leather Charging Station Valet for him? The valet has space for holding everything from his pens, watches, wallet, phones and just about everything he needs to grab before rushing to work. He can maintain a clean dresser with everything put away in its slots. Charging Station Valet is made of gleaming leather, personalised with his initials. The valet is available at gifts.com for ₹5802.

How can a gift list be complete without a personalised coffee mug? Zazzle gives you a plain coffee mug starting from ₹1374 with options to customize it. However, instead of adding your pictures you can pour your heart out for him in a quote. The quote can be funny, romantic or even quirky, it will just lift him up when he sees it. Or you can even print an inspirational quote to inspire him during his down times.

With your boyfriend being away, your heart is literally in two places; where you are and where your boyfriend is. The Long Distance Relationship Maps is the perfect representation of your relationship. This map is completely customizable which includes the background colour, the colour of the hearts, and the two maps. You can mark the city/town where you and your boyfriend are in. It comes with a variety of print options to choose from. This beautifully customised Long Distance Relationship Map is available for ₹1478 only on etsy.com.

Do you miss the times you bonded over food with your boyfriend? A glass of wine with some cheese to nibble on while you watch your favourite series on Netflix is something that is unbeatable. While that is difficult to beat, you can do something else. Order this Artisan Cheese Hamper from gifttree.com for ₹9424. This gourmet gift basket has a collection of artisan cheese with suitable pairings like uncured salami, mustard, pickles, olives and more. Not only that they also add your personal message for your boyfriend printed on a satin ribbon used in the box.

Successful relationships need constant work. Only when both the parties involved work together, the relationships sails smoothly and brings happiness. When it comes to long distance relationships, it needs hard work and a special understanding for it to work. There will be times when you question yourself and go crazy. We are here to help you. We have a few tried and tested tips to survive long distance relationships and maybe make it permanent later on.

Communication is the key to not only long distance relationship but to any relationship. With long distance relationships, you need to establish a mode of communication and a routine. But don't stick to it as a rule and make it a chore. Talk whenever you feel like it but make sure you don't use it as an excuse to avoid talking to him. Your relationship exists only in communication, audio or video. So it’s imperative that both of you understand that.

Trust is vital in any relationship, not only long distance. But when you don't get to meet each other often, even a simple issue can turn into something enormous. Learn to trust each other implicitly and keep in mind that in a long distance relationship even a small incident can cause you to doubt each other. You love is the only bond that holds you strong. Before you know, your love and the distance would have brought you closer in the heart.

When in long distance relationships, make sure you know your boyfriend’s schedule like the back of your hand. This helps you to work around your schedule and make plans accordingly. Make use of your vacations and plan a getaway even if it is for two days. While you might have to wait to meet each other, there is always the video call. Share your calendars, so that you can plan around both your schedules. Even if you get to meet for only one day, do it.

Don't expect a grand gesture every time. Appreciate the little things like a text message or a simple call wishing him “Good Morning”. Learn to value the time you get to talk to each other no matter how short it is. Send little gifts may be a DIY gift like “Open When” cards. It helps him assimilate into his new environment without having to miss you.

You can’t help being dependent on each other when in a relationship. While the boundaries are prominent in a relationship, it blurs a lot when it comes to long distance relationship. What looks like a routine communication makes become a dependency. Try to make use of this time to go further in your professional career or learn a new hobby. This helps you bring things to perspective.