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65 Best Valentine's Day Gifts for Him That Are So Thoughtful

Surprise your favorite guy with these romantic (but not cheesy!) ideas.

By Amanda Garrity and Cailey Lindberg
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Time and time again, you prove to your partner that gift-giving is your love language — and then Valentine's Day hits. The stakes seem ridiculously high, and the pressure is on to find the absolute best Valentine's Day gift for him — something thoughtful, unique and totally non-cheesy.

Our tip? Shop from this list of gift ideas for your husband, boyfriend or any other special guy in your life. You'll find dozens of creative ideas tailored to different price points (as low as $10), relationship statuses (including a bunch of great long-distance ideas and presents to celebrate your first V-Day together) and personalities (go romantic or practical).

You'll find top-selling gifts from Amazon, many of which can be delivered in 2 days or less, as well as a bunch of customized options that he'll cherish forever. Whatever you decide to go with, be sure to pair it with a sweet card and maybe a nice homemade dinner. At the end of the day, just remember that he'll love anything you give him, especially since he knows that it is coming straight from your heart.

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Flirty Valentine's Day Gift

ARTAGIA Talk, Flirt, Dare

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Flirty Valentine's Day Gift

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Get to know each other in a whole new way with this game, which asks prompts and teases couples with dares that will heighten their intimacy.

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Custom Couple Portrait

Custom Couple Portrait
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Custom Couple Portrait

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This custom couples portrait is adorable without being cheesy. With a minimalist design, it'll be a surprise how the artist portrays you. What a great 6-month anniversary gift!

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Good Way to Express How You Feel

Letters to My Love Time Capsule

Letters to My Love Time Capsule
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Good Way to Express How You Feel

Letters to My Love Time Capsule

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There's something extra-sweet about sending your sweetheart some snail mail. No stamps required here, though: Seal your 12 handwritten letters in this paper time capsule and tell him to give 'em a read when he misses you.

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Personalized Pick

Personalized Docking Station

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Personalized Docking Station
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Personalized Pick

Personalized Docking Station

He can finally keep all of his essentials nice and organized. You can pick from eight different colors, and personalize it with his name or nickname. If you want to go extra romantic, you can opt for a sweet message instead.

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Brilliant Or BS?

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Brilliant Or BS?
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Brilliant Or BS?

Host a couples game night and play this awesomely fun game. Your friends will read you trivia questions and answers, and you'll have to decide whether they are telling the truth.

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Funny Valentine's Day Gift

Personalized Boxers

Personalized Boxers
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Funny Valentine's Day Gift

Personalized Boxers

Get just your face, or your face with hearts, either pattern will have your man LOLing. But don't think of it as just a gag gift. Amazon users say the underwear is actually comfortable. "It was funny watching my husband open then, and surprisingly the quality was really nice, and the photo came out really clear! 10/10 recommend! He said he will definitely be wearing these!"

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Go Funny or Romantic

What I Love About You Fill-in-the-Book

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Go Funny or Romantic

What I Love About You Fill-in-the-Book

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It's hard to sum up a love like yours, so lean on the prompts throughout this book to list all the reasons why he makes your heart skip a beat.

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Crate Joy Date Night Box Subscription

Date Night Box Subscription
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Crate Joy Date Night Box Subscription

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This date night subscription box from Crate Joy is a creative way to enjoy date night. Focused on laughter and connection, this subscription box comes with four to five challenges and activities and everything you need for date night.

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An Activity for Long-Distance Couples to Do Together

Our Q&A a Day: 3-Year Journal for 2 People

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An Activity for Long-Distance Couples to Do Together

Our Q&A a Day: 3-Year Journal for 2 People

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You are, without a shadow of a doubt, in it for the long haul. So, give him something that embraces the prospect of your future together, like this question-and-answer journal that you can fill out together every single day for the next three years.

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The Cutest Way To Send Him Love Notes

Lovebox Spinning Heart Messenger

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The Cutest Way To Send Him Love Notes

Lovebox Spinning Heart Messenger

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Space won't get in the way of your love as long as he has this little wooden box close by. When you start missing him, type a heartfelt message on the compatible app and he'll see it flashing on the screen.

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Monogrammed Steak Brand

Monogrammed Steak Brand
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Monogrammed Steak Brand

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Your backyard chef will give all of his grilled creations his stamp of approval — literally — with this iron brand, personalized with up to three initials.

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Make Your Own Hot Sauce Kit

Make Your Own Hot Sauce Kit
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Make Your Own Hot Sauce Kit

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Spice things up — literally — with this DIY hot sauce kit. It comes with everything he needs to make six custom bottles of spicy sauce, flavored with yenne, ancho, curry and chili spice.

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Watch Gang Gift Card

Gift Card
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Watch Gang Gift Card

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Although he loves wearing watches, he doesn't know much about 'em. Let Watch Gang do the heavy lifting by signing him up for a subscription that'll send a new style from top brands like Fossil and Armani Exchange straight to his door each month.

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Better Than Chocolates

Jerky.com Gift Basket

Gift Basket
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Better Than Chocolates

Jerky.com Gift Basket

Yes, Valentine's Day is all about the sweets, but if your sweet prefers something more savory, a basket filled with jerky will do perfectly. Here, he'll get 26 pieces of meat and cheese, all which comes in a cute bag for gifting.

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Perfect for Long-Distance Loves

Desimtion Red String of Fate Bracelets

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Perfect for Long-Distance Loves

Desimtion Red String of Fate Bracelets

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As the card says, legend has that there is an invisible red string that "connects us to those we are destined to meet." These two bracelets symbolize that, as well as luck and protection. It's ideal for long-distance relationships, but can be just as romantic if you're with each other every day.

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Make Him Say "Aww"

Can't Help Falling in Love Wood Music Box

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Make Him Say "Aww"

Can't Help Falling in Love Wood Music Box

Perfect for his nightstand or desk, every time he cranks the music box, it will play Elvis's classic. It's also available in blue and neutral.

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AFROSURF

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AFROSURF
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AFROSURF

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The surf company Mami Wata created this stunning book to highlight and celebrate surfing culture in Africa. It's filled with beautiful photography, stories, poems and even recipes.

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2Bhip Loohoo-Zuher Distressed Adult T-Shirt

Loohoo-Zuher Distressed Adult T-Shirt
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2Bhip Loohoo-Zuher Distressed Adult T-Shirt

Okay, does it have a real Valentine's Day ring to it? No, but we believe laughter is an unofficial love language. Gift him this funny shirt along with some chocolates.

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Goodee Lounge Pants

Lounge Pants
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Goodee Lounge Pants

Give the gift of comfort with these 100% cotton joggers. They are perfect for brunch, running errands or just hanging around the house. He'll appreciate how durable they are while also being stylish.

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Harlem Shuffle

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The latest novel from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead tells the story of Ray Carney, who has gotten mixed up in a heist that doesn't go as planned. It's a book so captivating, he won't be able to put it down.

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Amanda Garrity

Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more. 

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Commerce Editor, Gifts & LIfestyle

Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today's shopping network, Reviewed.com. 

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