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40 Thoughtful Gifts for Couples, No Matter Where They Are in Their Relationship

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It can be so hard to pinpoint the perfect gift for a couple who has everything. Whether you're shopping for their wedding, a special anniversary, the holidays or just because, browse the best gifts for couples below. Any of these gift ideas are a great way to celebrate their bond and show just how much you appreciate them.

When reviewing this roundup, consider who they are together and what would really mean the most to them. Keep in mind that top gifts for couples are typically practical items they can actually use, especially if they love to entertain, as well as personalized, sentimental or romantic gifts that'll cue the tears. You can also go for unforgettable experiences based on their interests — think an Airbnb gift card, a date night subscription box or an online cooking class for two.

And if you don't think just one gift is enough, try a special pick for each partner (you can't go wrong with any of these thoughtful gifts for him and her). That way, you can guarantee they'll both have something to unwrap (or experience) when the time comes. No matter what kind of couple you're shopping for (married, engaged or dating), these unique gifts have you covered.

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Intimacy Deck

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Intimacy Deck

Get to know each other on a whole new level with this intimacy deck, which comes with 150 prompts to build your connection. It's designed to encourage communication and would be a fun gift for date nights in.

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Gift For New Homeowners

"This Is Us" Hanging Sign

"This Is Us" Hanging Sign
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Perfect for decorating a new home, this hanging sign will hold all their cherished memories. Made of natural wood, it measures about 19 inches long and comes ready to hang.

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Tabletop Fire Pit

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Tabletop Fire Pit

From quiet nights sipping wine outdoors, to full-blown parties with friends and neighbors, a smokeless fire pit, like the Solo Stove, will become a backyard staple for their lives together.

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DIY Gift For Couples

Couples Hand Casting Kit

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Couples Hand Casting Kit
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Help them produce a work of art — and bond while they're at it — with this couples hand casting kit. It comes with everything they'll need to create a lasting memory, together.

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Great Gift For Long Distance Couples

Love Note Messenger

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Love Note Messenger

They can send each other love every day with this cute love note messenger. It's also smartphone-compatible for sweet messages and tear-jerking photos at the touch of a button.

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I Wrote A Book About Us

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There's nothing sweeter than this personalized book. It comes filled with prompts so they can tell each other all the reasons why they're in love! Over 16,000 Amazon reviewers have tried this gift and many say they'd "highly recommend" it.

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Personalized Cutting Board

Personalized Cutting Board
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No matter if they're newlyweds building their first home or "oldyweds" in need of an upgrade, this dark wood cutting board makes a special addition to their kitchen, especially since it comes engraved with the couple's last name and anniversary date.

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Heart Pillow

Heart Pillow

They'll never stop hugging this comfy throw pillow that's made of cotton and nylon. "This pillow is soft, a good weight, and the perfect size," one Amazon reviewer wrote.

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Love Capsule Notes

Love Capsule Notes
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These cute capsules will come in handy any time they need a good dose of love (without being over the top). Each one comes with a note that they can write themselves to bring joy to their day.

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Light Up Rose

Light Up Rose
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Bring tears to their eyes with this beautiful light up rose, perfect for any romantic holiday. Its LED lighting is safe to burn all night and it will be a treasured symbol of their love.

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Custom Star Map

Custom Star Map
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Send an important date (like their first date or anniversary) and its corresponding location to this Amazon shop and they'll create a framed version of what the sky looked like that night.

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Hoya Heart Plant

Hoya Heart Plant
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First comes love, then comes houseplants. Give your favorite couple a chance to test their caretaking skills with this mini heart-shaped plant. This Hoya Heart plant is rooted, but has no nodes, which means it'll keep its beautiful form for years to come.

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Matching Couple Bracelets

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Matching Couple Bracelets
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Take holding hands a step beyond with these matching couples bracelets. Made of agate for him and amethyst for her, they'll instantly link up while they walk hand in hand.

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You are My Sunshine Wood Music Box

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You are My Sunshine Wood Music Box
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Every now and then, they can use a reminder of just how much sunshine their partner adds to their life. All they have to do is crank the wooden box's handle to enjoy the lovely tune that'll brighten their day.

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Shiatsu Back Shoulder and Neck Massager

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Shiatsu Back Shoulder and Neck Massager

Here's the perfect device to amp up their self-care routine at home. They can easily take turns using this hands-free massager, equipped with varied intensity levels and speeds to relieve any tension in their shoulders or neck.

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Sunset Lamp

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Sunset Lamp

This sweet lamp features a couple enjoying the sunset together — an ideal gift if this happens to be one of their favorite pastimes. And if they really want to set the mood, they can choose to adjust its brightness level.

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Wine Bottle Chiller Gift Set

Wine Bottle Chiller Gift Set

Whether they're enjoying a picnic at the park, a sunset boat ride or an al fresco dinner on the back deck, wine-loving duos will appreciate this gift set, which makes it easy to enjoy vino on the go. It comes with a wine chiller and two tumblers, which are all vacuum insulated to keep drinks at the perfect temperature.

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Experience Gift For Couples

At-Home Cooking Class

At-Home Cooking Class
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Cooking at home can get pretty bland, especially when couples have been together for a while. Why not help them spice things up with a Sur la Table cooking class? Plus, it's fully interactive, making it brilliant for a date night.

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Good For A Laugh

Drunk In Love

Drunk In Love

With directions like 'give your partner a piggyback around the room... or drink,' and 'drink if you caught feelings first,' this couples' drinking game is guaranteed to bring on the laughs. If you're partnered up, invite yourself over to join in on the fun.

There's nothing like a fresh start! Couples who are moving in together will appreciate a set of Amazon's best-selling bedsheets, which also happen to be a 2023 Good Housekeeping Bedding Award winner. They're cooling, wrinkle resistant and affordable.

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Kaitlin Madden has more than ten years of experience as a home decor and interior design writer. She's held staff positions at Modern Luxury, New England Home, and Wayfair. As a freelancer, she's written for Architectural Digest, Martha Stewart Living, 1st Dibs, Amazon, Chicago Magazine, Modern Luxury Interiors, Conde Nast's CNX agency, and more. When she's not writing about decorating trends, gift ideas, and DIY projects, she's putting her expertise into practice in her own homes, fixing up her family's 1930s colonial in Connecticut, and revamping an '80s log cabin in Vermont. She lives with her husband, three young children, and black lab.  

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Cailey Lindberg
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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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