Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Relationship Stage

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Relationships are complicated, which meansValentine’s Dayis, too. Perhaps February 14 has prompted the “What are we?” conversation — or perhaps you’re both frantically dancing around any mention of old St. Valentine. Either way, complaining that it’s “just a Hallmark holiday” isn’t going to cut it: It’s time toget shopping. Whether you want to find a low-key gift for your situationship, how to strike the right tone with your office crush, or how to avoid playing favorites in a throuple, read below for mysuggestionsfrom Amazon and beyond. (I’ve also highlighted any gifts that may not arrive before Valentine’s Day.)

Update on February 10, 2025:Added new products like an Elsa Peretti bookmark and a Gap sweater; updated prices and checked stock for all products.

Forthecrushstage

For the person you flirtingly G-Chat with every day at work

Hersheys Kisses Valentine’s Day Chocolate Candy
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For your kid’s first-grade crush

Squishmallows Original 12-Inch Ludwig Teal Frog
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Or the more formalDanny Dino, depending on the tone they want to strike.

For the gym crush you coordinate your visits with

Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Squares
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Gym ratsprefer dark chocolate, of course.

[Editor’s note: This gift will arrive after Valentine’s Day.]

For your best friend who you wish was more than a best friend

One Last Stop, by Casey McQuiston
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Pink Pony Club Embroidered Hat
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Hopefully you don’t end up in “Good Luck, Babe!” territory.

Forthetalkingstage

For the person you’ve had the toothbrush conversation with

Oral-B White Pro 1000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
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For the person whose big three you’re currently triangulating

Love Deck: 70 Cards to Ignite Attraction, Passion, and Romance
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For the person who never sleeps over

Uber Gift Card
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Those surge prices stack up!

For the person who wants to DTR

Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe
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To show you’re open to them gettingcomfortablein your apartment and beyond.

For the person who wants to keep it low-key

Arc’Teryx Bird Word Toque
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The noncommittal man’s uniform.

Forthenewlyofficialstage

For the person who likes to hear about the exact moment you knew you liked them

The Moment We Met Snow Globe
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Shaking this might save you a retelling or two.

For the brand-newly official one

Love Berries Chocolatey Dipped Strawberries
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Nothing is a cliche in the honeymoon phase.

For the person you even stalked on GoodReads

Elsa Peretti Apple Bookmark
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A stylish (and functional) bookmark is the way to woo them.

For the person you travel to Bushwick for

Telfar Wallet - Dark Olive
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The ‘Bushwick Birkin’ in wallet form (because they honestly probably already have the bag).

For the person you travel to Williamsburg for

Peter Luger Steak House Prime Dry-Aged Strip Steak Dinner for 2
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For the one you met in the smoking area at Basement

Catbird Light of My Life Lighter Charm
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Their days of asking for a light are through.

For the person who always steals your hoodie

Gap 100% Cotton Oversize Boyfriend Sweater
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Gap is having arenaissance(and it’s even called a “boyfriend sweater”!).

Forthelong-termstage

For the person you’ve had the spare-key conversation with

Poppy Lissiman Pet Keychain
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There are also dog options available — you know them best.

[Editor’s note: This gift may not arrive before Valentine’s Day.]

For the person who just moved in

Coop Sleep Goods Original Adjustable Pillow - Queen
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Fresh bedding is a nice gesture.

For the person you just proposed to

John Derian Gems Tray
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A catchall tray for when they have to tear their engagement ring from their hand (i.e. do the dishes).

For the person you want to elope with

Chapel Of Love Ceramic Picture Frame
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Your Vegas pictures will look great here.

For the long-distance one

Six Bells Forget-Me-Not Platter
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A ceramic way to show you’re forgetting-them-not.

For the person you’ve been married to for one year

Hotel Chocolat The Velvetiser
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Hotel Chocolat The Velvetiser

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Theone thingyou two forgot to add to your registry.

For the person you’ve been married to for five years

Shavel Home Products Thermee Electric Blanket, King, Sand
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I just know that when my parents finally committed toone of these, they raved about it for years. Years!

For the person you’ve been married to for ten years

Delta Airlines E-Gift Card
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Forthe“It’scomplicated”s

For the person you’re on-again, off-again with

Spafinder Wellness 365 Gift Card
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For all the tension.

For your favorite ex

LEGO The Botanical Collection Bouquet of Roses
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For the friend with an awful boyfriend

‘Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir’, by Dolly Alderton
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Highlight the passages about being single (it’s half the book).

For the person that’s your metamour

Smoko Kewpie Holding Things Blind Box Figure
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“Do I buy something for them, or don’t I?” The answer: If they don’t get you anything, just keep it for yourself.

For the new live-in throuple member

Magicteam Sound Machine
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Navigating a sleeping situation for three can be hard: The throuple thatwe interviewedsaid a sound machine is the way.

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