It’s not that there’s anything wrong with a box of chocolates or flowers on Valentine’s Day: Some things are clichés for a reason, and who doesn’t love being the envy of the office when a surprise bouquet of flowers is delivered to your cubicle, or getting to binge-eat a massive heart-shaped box of sweets?

But flowers die, and chocolates get eaten. (Probably pretty quickly, if we’re being honest.) Even a gourmet meal, one of the cornerstones of the holiday, lasts only a couple of hours.

Luckily, there are tons of incredibly romantic gift ideas out there — gifts you can keep enjoying without an expiration date. We’ve scoured the web for the best of the best, keeping in mind that not all couples define “romance” the same way. For some people, nothing says “I love you” like a gift that literally says “I love you.” Others prefer the same message spelled out in other ways, like through an activity that can be done together, or an item that shows you really know their personality. Some people embrace their inner cheeseball year-round, lavishing their significant other with adorable gifts on a weekly basis. While others are really only prepared for this level of cornball-ery once a year, so we like to make it count.

We’ve read hundreds of reviews and picked gifts that suit partners at every stage of a relationship, from couples who have built lives together, to those who are still charting the fragile terrain between “casual hookup buddy” and something more serious. Do you live with your boo, or are they hundreds of miles away? Somewhere in between? We’ve got ideas for that, too. Below are our top picks.

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MasterClass All-Access Pass

Best For Someone Who Needs A Hobby

Does your special someone have something they're passionate about? Do they just need a new hobby? Look no further than MasterClass. An all-access pass to the service will gain them access to 75+ celebrity-status instructors across a wide spectrum of subjects. Learn cooking with Gordon Ramsay, creative writing with Margaret Atwood, filmmaking with Martin Scorsese, and so much more.

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$15 from MASTERCLASS

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Love Is Art Kit

Best For The Expressionist

Expressing love through art is a beautiful thing, isn't it? Give your partner the opportunity to do so with this abstract painting kit that you can tackle together. Complete with a cotton canvas and a container of bold black paint, your results are sure to be a striking representation of your special bond — one that can adorn your walls for years to come. 

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$36 from UNCOMMON GOODS

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Power Nap Pillow

Best For Someone Who Needs A Nap

Everyone is so busy nowadays, it's almost impossible to take 20 minutes for a quick power nap. But sometimes, you just need some shut-eye. With this on-the-go pillow, your gift recipient can catch some Zs while on their commute without messing up their already packed schedule. 

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$45 from THE GROMMET

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LoveBook

Best For The Reader

Who doesn't want a personalized storybook about the love of their life? LoveBook lets you create a totally unique story of the origin of your relationship, complete with adorable illustrations and a gorgeous hardcover finish. Is there anything more romantic?

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$59.95 from LOVEBOOK

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Popcorn & Movie Night Set

Best For The Film Buff

Spice up your night in with this movie night kit — a movie-lovers cookbook, a collapsible popcorn bowl (popcorn included), delicious popcorn seasoning, and a competitive movie buff quiz game are all part of the package. If your partner is obsessed with film, this gift is sure to be a big hit at the box office. 

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$82 from KNACK

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Fill-in-the-blank love journal

Best For Writers

In an ideal world, you’d tell your partner what you appreciate about your relationship on a daily basis. In reality, sometimes we need a little nudging. The What I Love about Us journal offers a guiding hand to those who want to tell their loved ones all the ways they make them feel, with entries like “We’d make the best ___ team ever,” and “I love how good we are at ___.” 

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$11.80 from AMAZON

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Da Vinci Code Mini Cryptex

Best For Couples Who Crack Codes

Sometimes the journey is the best part. Made popular by Dan Brown for his 2003 novel The DaVinci Code, a cryptex is a portable vault used to store secret messages. Though the default password is “iloveu,” the combination can be changed to whatever you want, be it a riddle or a reference to an inside joke shared just between the two of you. Once the code is cracked, your lover will pull it open to find whatever small item you’d like to put inside, be it jewelry or a secret message of your own.

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$29.99 from AMAZON

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Star Map

Best For Amateur Astronomers

Chances are, the first kiss you shared with your partner had you seeing stars. Find out what the actual planetary bodies were up to that night with this personalized star map, which uses the date and location of your first kiss to plot out the precise view of the sky at the time you guys were first locking lips. The map is also totally customizable, so you can choose not only the message you want written at the bottom, but also the color scheme it comes in.  

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$44.95 from ETSY

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Full of Love Blanket

For The Mushy Couple

It’s true that not every couple is ready to have their love memorialized on a full-sized blanket. If you’ve only been dating your significant other for a short time, there are other options on this list that might not come off quite so strong. But if you’ve had a long life together full of wonderful memories you’d literally like to curl up with, this one’s for you. 

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$129.99 from COLLAGE

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Blank Date Nights

Best For Couples Who Gtfo

You know what’s better than simply saying “Let’s go on a date”? Sneaking one of these guys into your lover’s purse, leaving it with their morning coffee, or just handing it to them as they rush out the door. It’s up to you to concoct the date ideas, but your partner will know that fun is afoot the second they see it. Guaranteed to provide a rush of endorphins every time.

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$35 from ETSY

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Vintage Valentines

Best For Asking Someone To Go Steady

Remember back in grade school how we were expected to give Valentines to everyone in the class? But when, if you liked someone, you’d maybe write something extra in theirs? Go way, way back with these adorable vintage cards, perfect for giving to a new boo, or better yet, the one you're crushing on. Each pack comes with 15 cards.

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$11.53 from WALMART

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Personalized fortune cookies

Best For Those Who Like Secret Messages, But Also Snacks

An extra-cute twist on the regular Valentine's Day card, personalized fortune cookies are the perfect gift for someone you’ve just started seeing, but would like to see more. Each box contains six cookies, and can contain multiple messages of up to 30 characters per message. The seller warns that vulgar messages and profanity are not allowed, so save the raunchy notes for the cryptex. A single cookie option is also available for just $5.99. 

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$13.99 from ETSY

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The Love Lamp

Best For Someone Who Loves Lamp(s)

Mood lighting is one of the most crucial components of a romantic evening, so it’s important to make sure you’ve got it right. This LED bulb (note the heart-shaped “O”) mounted on a cute red cedar base will infuse whatever room it’s in with light (and love). Stick it in the bedroom, living room, or any space you feel could use a lift. 

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$85 from UNCOMMONGOODS

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Burning For You

Best For Outdoor Enthusiasts

Not every expression of love has to be flamboyantly written on personalized couples towels. This matte print of two people snuggling next to a blazing campfire is sweet but understated, and will surely be a welcome addition to any wall space, be it in your actual home or your cabin in the woods. After all, there’s nothing more romantic than staring into a campfire, even if it’s one that’s printed on paper.  

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$18 from UNCOMMONGOODS

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Box of Flowers Soaps

Best For The Self-care Guru

Flowers on Valentine’s Day? Cliché. But flower-scented soaps? A totally acceptable twist on an old stand-by. The cool-looking soaps come in four scents — jasmine, peony, gardenia, and calla lily — and are made of natural ingredients and fragrances. Your partner will think of you every time they lather up. Or better yep, hop in the same shower and lather up together. 

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$30 from UNCOMMONGOODS

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Macaron kit

Best For The Francophile

Few desserts embody elegant romance quite like macarons. Their history traces back to 8th century Venice, but it wasn’t until the Renaissance, when Italian pastry chefs made them for Italian noblewoman-turned-French queen Catherine de’ Medici, that they became inextricably tied to French culture. Today, they’re beloved for their pleasing appearance and refined taste. Surprise your amour with these already made, or don your berets and do it together. 

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$30 from UNCOMMONGOODS

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Fondue for Two

Best For Cheesy Couples

Fondue — more like fundue, amirite? Sorry. Seriously though, fondue is by far the sexiest way to consume large amounts of cheese, and nothing screams “cozy cold-weather date night” quite like a fondue pot. This one consists of a sleek-looking ceramic pot mounted on a mahogany board, and comes with a tea candle and two serving prongs. Use it for the traditional melted cheese and bread dish, or warm up chocolate for dipping fruit.

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$30 from UNCOMMONGOODS

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Bellabeat Leaf Urban Smart Jewelry Health Tracker

Best For Style Icons

You can get your sweetheart an activity tracker and you can get them a piece of jewelry — but why not get both in one? This Bellabeat Leaf Urban Smart Jewelry Health Tracker not only looks great, it also performs a variety of useful functions, including tracking steps, distance moved, calories burned, sleep patterns, reproductive health, menstrual cycle, and stress. It can be worn in a number of versatile styles, transitioning easily from a bracelet or necklace to a pendant they can clip to their shirt. 

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$116.46 from AMAZON

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Kikkerland Dual Heart iPhone Charging Cable

Best For Someone Who Always Needs A Charge

One of the surest signs that you’re super into someone is letting them use your phone charger, even when your own battery is still critically low. Never choose between love and a full charge again with this Dual Heart iPhone Charging Cable, which allows you both to connect to a single power source. The heart shape connector will help you feel close to your SO, even while you’re both totally absorbed in your own phone screens. 

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$17 from KIKKERLAND DESIGN

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Pillow Talk

Best For The Long-distance Love

Let’s face it: Long distance relationships are always hard, but falling asleep alone is often the loneliest part. While technology hasn’t gifted us with teleportation (yet), this heartbeat pillow from Little Riot has to be the next best thing. Here’s how it works: When it’s time for bed, you and your partner both strap on your respective wristbands, which connect to small speakers you place under your pillows. The wristbands send the sound of their heartbeat to your speaker, and vice versa, letting you both sleep feeling a little more connected. Aw. 

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$177.26 from LITTLE RIOT

Miller Kern

Deputy Editor, Shopping and Reviews

Based in New York City, Miller Kern is the Deputy Editor, Shopping and Reviews at Mashable, where she writes and edits reviews, roundups, and deals about tech products including headphones, skincare devices, laptops, sex toys, e-readers, robot vacuums, and more. She has five years of experience writing buying guides, gift guides, and deals, and covering shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday. Miller can tell you which products are actually worth your money. She also explores trends in the shopping sphere, such as dupes and viral TikTok moments.