11 Gifts for Boyfriend in a Long Distance Relationship and 7 Tips to Help Nourish Your Long Distance Relationship

Being in a long distance relationship is not an easy situation to be in. Staying far away from each other puts a considerable amount of stress on the relationship. But then there are couples who have managed to overcome the physical distance and still managed to stay together. Communication is important in a relationship and with the help of modern technology, it’s possible now to communicate with and see each other, even while residing in different continents. There is social media, video calling apps, email, and phone. You have the option to send each other things easily through online purchase and shipping services. Unfortunately, in spite of the existence and easy availability of so many different means of communication, we hardly take the time to reach out to our loved one sometimes. This eventually causes the break in the relationship. It’s important to take the effort and reach out to our partners, one way or the other.

Getting the chance to see each other is a rare opportunity in a long distance relationship. But do try to make the most of it when you are together. Always enquire in advance about your next meet-up dates so that you can keep your schedule free and spend it exclusively in each other’s company. It also gives you something to look forward to and make the time apart from each other a bit more bearable.

When you see each other after long intervals, the union may seem like a honeymoon. The feeling of romance overcomes every other instinct and emotion. In order to make the relationship more realistic, make sure you try to set aside some time to deal with boring and mundane stuff. You should be prepared to find out if your relationship would be the same if the circumstances were ordinary, i.e. you both were living together or at least in the same place. Special time is required, of course, but also indulge in the day to day activities and include your partner if possible. Do things like grocery shopping, stay in instead of going out, watch a movie together at home, cook a meal together. You need to find out how you would function together as a normal couple. These little things could help decide your future.

The most important element in a long distance relationship is trust. The end of it is the death of a relationship. It’s difficult to not get doubtful when your partner fails to return your call or says that he is busy. But jumping to conclusions without knowing the truth will only affect the relationship and also your sanity. Talk openly and calmly with your partner. Let him know about your doubts or issues. Place your trust in him. Sometimes we tend to over think in a situation. But if there is trust, then there is nothing to worry about.

Just because you stay in different places, don’t assume that your partner doesn’t need his space. Whether he’s working or studying, he needs some time to unwind and relax with his friends. Don’t fly off the handle every time you see a picture of him on social media hanging out with other people, or doesn’t reply right away to your message. He is allowed a life of his own and so are you. Don’t check out his social media pages obsessively. As long as you make time to talk and give enough attention to each other, there is nothing to worry about.

When there is no physical contact, conversation can often become boring and mechanical. But you need to understand that in a long distance relationship communication is all that you have to connect with each other. So, take the initiative to make conversation more interesting. Ask questions about his work-life, his friends, and his day. Tell him about yours. Express yourself through words, don’t just talk, have conversations. Most importantly, listen. It will make your boyfriend feel more connected to you.

The conversation gets more colourful when you both share the same interests. Try to take his suggestions and watch movies or TV shows that he suggests. Read books and recommend them to him as well. When you have things in common, the relationship always seems more meaningful. Also, you will never fall short of things to talk about.

While packing, we usually tend to stash the undergarments right underneath the rest of the stuff, which makes finding them later a bit of a struggle. But with this discreet innerwear travel organizer and storage bag from Clickus, your man’s boxers, briefs and socks will remain neat and easily retrievable. It has a detachable inner bag which can be carried in your hand luggage. The bag is made of waterproof nylon and can be bought from Amazon.in for Rs.399.

A travel size toiletries kit will come in really handy when your man flies in for a short while to surprise you on your birthday. This stylish travel organizer bag from Clickus has two big zippered compartments to hold his bath products, shaving set and any other thing that he may need. The bag measures 11 cm x 20 cm x 7 cm and is made of synthetic leather. Buy it for Rs.360 on amazon.com

A leather duffle bag looks stylish, classy and will come in extremely useful on those short weekend getaways. The India Vintage Leather Duffle Bag from theimmart.com, is made of genuine leather with durable canvas lining, measuring 22 x 10 x 10 inch. It has 1 front pocket, a top zipper compartment and 2 side pockets. Buy it for Rs.2,999.

Do you know about tactical pens? This unique piece of equipment can be used as a normal pen and also includes a concealed weapon for self-defence purposes. The SLB Hand Made Gun Shaped Copper Ballpoint pen would make a great gift for your long distance boyfriend. This thoughtful gift will let him know how much you care about him and his safety. Buy it from amazon.in for Rs.1,839.

Don’t let the physical distance keep you from connecting with your boyfriend. These Open When letters will help make your boyfriend feel a little bit closer to you every time he opens one of them. These are extremely easy to make. You need some brightly coloured envelopes, which you can make on your own as well, some letter writing paper and some pens. You can use different coloured pens if you want. Just write down a situation on the back of the envelopes and write down a small note or letter for each situation. For example, if the situation is, open if you are feeling sad; write down something in the note to make him feel happy. Seal each envelope and put all of them in a box. They will make a thoughtful and innovative gift for your loved one.

Living in different time zones can be extremely inconvenient for two people who are in love. To manage the situation a bit more effectively, gift your boyfriend the Skmei Analogue-Digital Black Dial Military Green Strap Watch. This cool accessory not only looks awesome but is also extremely functional. It has dual time zones, calendar, alarm and stopwatch. The bright LED display and backlight makes it suitable for both day and night. It’s also shock resistant and waterproof for up to 50 meters. Buy it for Rs.1,090 from amazon.in

If those long video calls are the only face time that you get with your man, then it’s time to make it more worthwhile. Get him the Logitech C170 webcam. It has a simple plug-and-play setup and an easy-to-use universal clip. It can take high-resolution snapshots at up to 5 megapixels making your images stay razor sharp, even in close-ups with built-in autofocus. Buy it for Rs.899 from amazon.in

Staying apart often makes us open up through texts and emails. These can often be more romantic than a novel. Why not combine them collectively and get a book made out of them? It would make an emotional read for years later when you two are perhaps married or living together. You could also save it up and give it to your boyfriend for your anniversary.

What we miss the most in a long distance relationship is perhaps the physical closeness. It’s not just sexual. Just the simple need to sleep next to each other or a hug becomes something that we urgently crave. To somewhat make up for it, gift your boyfriend the Girlfriend Body pillow from amazon.in. It will cost you Rs.5,261.

A portable charger comes in handy while travelling. To make sure that your boyfriend always stays connected to you get him the QuantumZERO Standby Quick Charge QC3.0 Power Bank It has Premium 10050 mAh LG Batteries and charges your devices quickly and in the safest way possible. Buy it for Rs.1,899 from amazon.in

Counting down the days till your next meeting? Then gift your boyfriend the Monthly Calendar Blackboard Sticker Decal from banggood.com. This unique calendar sticks to all surfaces and makes an interesting addition to any room. Buy it for Rs.1,045.

Not being able to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries together is painful. But what you can do to make up for it, is to send him a bouquet of flowers and chocolates. This surprise gift won’t make up for you not being there but will make his day seem a little bit brighter. Get everything from cakes and chocolates to flowers and gifts delivered at a short notice, through fnp.com