Can you believe Valentine's Day is next month? It feels like we just escaped the stress of finding a holiday gift for your boyfriend/husband/situationship (y'know, if he deserves it), but another gifting occasion is indeed right around the corner. V-Day presents need to be a balance of thoughtful and romantic without being too cheesy (especially if your relationship is new). So yeah, semi-difficult. Luckily, we rounded up 42 Valentine’s Day gifts for guys, categorized by how long you've been together.
If things are still fresh and you’ve been together for only a matter of weeks, a gift that you can use together or a little sweet treat is always a safe bet! Or, if you’re at the stage of your relationship where you're dropping the L-word, then we have plenty of romantic and sentimental gift ideas too. Keep reading for plenty of ways to show your man how much you care about him in gift form this Valentine’s Day!
If It’s Your First V-Day Together
The first of anything in a new relationship is exciting—the first date, the first sleepover, the first vacation, and of course, your first Valentine’s Day. Definitely worth making a big deal out of it! Something useful and romantic like these conversation cards works well. You also can’t go wrong with a sweet framed photo or a fun gadget that you know he'll use.
But because your first Valentine’s Day together can fall anywhere between a few days after you just defined the relationship to almost a whole year together, you might want to break it down even further based on which phase of dating you're in. Say no more–just keep scrolling for gift suggestions for relationships under three months, six months, nine months, a year, and two years or longer.
If you have no idea what to get because it’s your first V-Day, go with one of these:
FIZZICS DraftPour Beer Dispenser
Lululemon Restfeel Men's Slide
Malden You & Me Black Wood Picture Frame
Carhartt Men's Knit Cuffed Beanie
If You’ve Been Together Less Than 3 Months
Think classic and simple at this early stage. You’re gonna want to get him something thoughtful yet not too forward. In other words, it’s okay to keep your V-Day present simple and flirty—something like this massage oil candle. Not only will it make his space smell amazing, but the melted wax also doubles as a little ~excitement~ in the bedroom. Alternatively, if you're kinda together but not official, this funny card will be a hit.
For a few other foolproof gift ideas, try a 100 dates scratch-off poster, a voucher to a local pottery class, a tin of world-famous chocolate chip cookies or any of the other thoughtful choices, below.
If it’s only been a minute but you still wanna make him feel all special, go for these:
100 Dates Scratch Off Poster
Local Pottery Classes Near You
Homesick Yankee Stadium Candle
Levain Tin Cookie Bundle
If You’ve Been Together 6 Months
Now that y’all have been at it for half a year, you can loosen up a bit. Your dinner dates are no longer make-or-break, and let’s be honest, you’re probs more into comfy hangouts at this point. You have plenty of inside jokes, and you’ve got a good grasp on what he likes and dislikes, so use it to your shopping advantage. Not sure where to start? You can never go wrong with a solid pair of headphones for his commute or the gym.
You could also go the practical route and get him something like a laptop case or a grooming kit. And since you now know what his style is (and where it has room for improvement), you could pick out something to add to his wardrobe.
If your love is still kinda new but not, like, that new, shop these gifts:
Mejuri Round Box Chain Necklace Silver
Mark & Graham Travel Jewelry Watch Roll
I Wrote a Book About You
UGG Scuff Slipper
If You’ve Been Together 9 Months
If you guys have been saying the L-word, this What I Love About You book is filled with blanks for you to fill out with love notes, inside jokes, and things that you adore about them.
Alternatively, get something slightly splurge-y that he'll geek out over, like this high-tech temperature control mug that keeps his coffee warm for hours or a mini projector that'll level up all your date nights. You never need to spend tons on a gift, but if you’ve been wanting to spoil him, the day of lurve is a good excuse to spend more than normal!
If you’re starting to feel like this whole thing you’ve got might last, consider the below:
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2
Nintendo Switch Lite
Leatherology Magnetic Money Clip
If You’ve Been Together 1 Year
Aww, you guys have hit the one-year mark, congrats! By now, you probably feel more secure in your relationship and comfortable spending some $$$ on him. Also, chances are you’ve already given him a handful of presents for other occasions, so it's time to pull out the big guns with a special gift like the Oura Ring (read our full review of the smart ring here).
For other gift ideas if you feel like splurging on your man, consider a massage gun or a nice suitcase for his next getaway (maybe with you, hint hint).
If you've been together for a year and wanna treat him, we love these:
Cadence Travel Containers
Rocketbook Smart Reusable Everyday Planner
Mark and Graham Leather Overnighter
lululemon Wunder Puff Vest
If You’ve Been Together 2 Years or Longer
Okay, you’ve probably used up every gift idea under the sun after all the birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries you've spent together. But Valentine’s Day is still a perfectly good excuse to celebrate another year of love, okay?! You know him better than anyone else, but if you’re struggling to come up with a present, get him a cool gadget like this automatic cocktail maker. It's like a coffee machine, but for his favorite drinks—oh, and it's Cosmo editor-approved (read our full review here).
Not a big drinker? A few years in is never a bad time to get him something to make his life a little easier, like the world's sleekest fidget toy set or perhaps a year-long subscription to a steak delivery service.
If you've been together a looong time, check out some of these:
The Executive Fidget Set
Butcher Box Subscription
BalanceFrom Pair Hand Weights Set
Amlion Custom Funny Boxers Briefs
Hannah is the Shopping Editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from chic home decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and pictures of her office outfits that nobody asked for.
Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
