18 Valentine's Day Gifts for Every Type of Relationship

If you’re newly dating someone cute, but you’re not exactly sure what’s happening, go for something simple: a playlist of flirty songs, a brownie that says how you feel, or a surprise walk to a fun landmark in your town.


18 Valentine's Day Gifts for Every Type of Relationship

Happy Galentine’s Day! If you want to surprise your friend with a treat that shows that you “get” her, how about a book you know she’d love; cozy socks to wear on your walks together; or a sweet card listing all the reasons you love her.


18 Valentine's Day Gifts for Every Type of Relationship

If kids end up snoring in your bed every night (just ours?) and you want a shot of romance in your marriage, bust out this sex oil for full-body massages. Also, heart earrings would be a cute everyday pick-me-up; and Alex recently gave me this AWESOME indoor fire pit and it gives you that gather-around-the-fire-and-chat feeling.


18 Valentine's Day Gifts for Every Type of Relationship

For those in long-distance relationships whose hearts are growing fonder, you could send a bacon spread to kick start their morning, a beautiful bouquet from Urban Stems, or a weekend trip to look forward to.


18 Valentine's Day Gifts for Every Type of Relationship

What if you don’t care about Valentine’s Day but still want to be sweet? Treat him to the best hot fudge around, go to a bookstore and pick out books for each other, or make her laugh with a mug with the Goodfellas painting (IYKYK).


Thoughts? How do you usually approach Valentine’s Day?

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