A bouquet of flowers and some tasty chocolate will always be a great gift, but if you want to be a different kind of gift-giver, you need to think outside the box. For a couple that’s unique and different, traditional gifts won’t exactly work. So here are a few unexpected gift ideas you can get for your significant other this year:
Couples card game
With this gift, you will go back to the time of IRL game nights. A couples card game can be aimed at your relationship, questions about each other or something a bit more grown-up. Prepare a few snacks and drinks and invite your loved one over for a gaming session. Take turns drawing cards, answering questions or completing challenges. It’s a guaranteed way to get a lot of laughs and come closer as a couple.
Personalized song album cover
If both of you are great music lovers or if you simply have a special song that reminds you of your relationship, you can surprise your SO with a personalized song cover. Choose your special tune and have it engraved in glass, together with your picture and important dates. You can even choose to add a Spotify code or a QR code so you can quickly scan the glass tile and play the song.
Subscription box
This is a great gift for all long-distance couples who can’t surprise each other in person. Subscription boxes are a great way to treat your loved one every month with something they truly love and cherish. And the best thing is that these boxes come filled with a variety of themed items from food to clothing and books. There is a box for everyone out there and your loved one will be surprised with a gift right at their doorstep every month (you can purchase a one-time deal or go for a 3, 6 or 12-month subscription).
Beautiful plant
People who are obsessed with plants can never have too many planters. To show plant parents how much you love them, just get them a new interesting plant. This is a great gift for all couples, even those who don’t live in the same spot. Some places like Australia do plant delivery, so book your plant gift delivery in Sydney, choose a plant for your loved one and wait until they get their thoughtful and unexpected gift. Who wouldn’t want to be surprised with a cute succulent bowl for their work desk or a beautifully-potted monstera for their living room?
Neck massager
There’s no better gift for your loved one than relaxation, especially in today’s hectic world. Think of their wellness and health and surprise them with a heated massage pillow. This neck pillow is a real treat for long flights and car rides, but also just a great place to rest their head after a long day (second best after your lap of course). If you know your loved one is serious about their workouts, you can take this gift up a notch and grab one of the popular massage guns for muscle soreness and recovery.
Custom funny socks
If you want to surprise your SO with something that will always remind them of you, grab a pair of funny socks with your face or your favorite saying. These custom socks can be ordered online by uploading your image or phrase and they will be delivered after printing. It’s a cool and unexpected gift that will put a smile on your loved one’s face every time.
XXX toys
Giving pleasure is one of the greatest satisfactions in this life, so why not surprise your lover with a world of new sexy experiences? A sex toy is quite an unexpected gift, but one that will be used and cherished long into the future. It’s a great gift for new couples figuring out their dynamic and old couples who want to spice up their sex life. No matter if you’re going to use them alone or together, adult toys will forever stay at the top of the gift list for couples.
These unexpected gifts will show your SO how thoughtful and unique you are—they will fall in love with you even deeper after a surprise like this.
QUEERGURU’s Lifestyle Editor PETER MINKOFF is a gay health and lifestyle writer at QUEER VOICES magazine. Besides writing, he worked as a freelance fashion stylist in Europe and Australia. A true craft beer and soy latte aficionado, he loves spending his days at the beach and visiting second-hand stores on a daily basis. Follow Peter on TWITTER for more tips.
