Nothing’s more exciting than a new relationship — and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you probably want to show your new bae some love without going over the top and risking coming off as clingy. Looking for the right Valentine’s Day gift for a new relationship can be tricky, so we’re here to help you out.
Given that we still spent a lot of the last year indoors, your relationship has probably moved a little faster than it would have in previous years. This is a good thing; that means you can go a little more extra than the casual new relationship gift because you know each other decently enough at this point. Meaning, you won’t look super attached.
With that being said, it’s also still a safe bet to snag your new lover something a little more low-key. You don’t want to get something too sentimental, even if you are moving quickly. This isn’t an episode of The Bachelor — this is real life. Don’t feel like you need to turn this into an engagement. You don’t want to get your new bae a wildly expensive piece of jewelry or a brand new video game console. That’s too much. You don’t want to spend too much money, because that can come off as too strong, but you don’t want to go too cheap either. Because that may look like you’re not too into them. It’s quite a tightrope of a decision.
We got you if you need a few ideas to get you started. Note that you can get your new boo a couple of things too, just don’t go over the top. We suggest, like, three items max and keep it reasonably priced. Without further ado, here are the best Valentine’s Day gifts for new relationships in 2023.
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1. Cravings by Chrissy Teigen Luxe Silk Robe
This super sultry 100% Mulberry silk robe comes in three bold colors with contrasting abstract floral prints. It’s long and relaxed, and elegant even while being comfortable. Exactly what you hope is in store for your relationship. Plus, a robe at your place encourages her to spend the night!
2. Big Blanket Co. Original Stretch Blanket
The ultimate gift of comfort represents an unspoken agreement that you’ll never have to fight over the blanket with your new SO. This blanket is 100 square feet., meaning you can cuddle up and get close — but not TOO close — if you’re still figuring it out with the new person.
3. The Baldwin Dried Bouquet
Hypothetically, a bouquet of flowers is a romantic gift. But since the gift recipient has to keep them alive as a new plant parent, it’s not the most low maintenance. Also, roses are kind of played out in 2023. Instead, opt for a swoon-worthy dried bouquet from Urban Stems. While we adore this eye-catching curation of lush greenery, they carry a range of dried stems for different tastes. With zero light or water required, these dried arrangements can last a lifetime without any maintenance.
4. UGG Scuffett II Slippers
No matter how many cheap dupes there are, we’ll always go back to the classic Ugg slipper for ultra-soft coziness that makes it feel like you’re walking on a cloud. This slipper is made from water-resistant suede and features a genuine shearling lining and trim. Sold in several color combos, this suede slipper is the epitome of luxury and comfort. It’s also the best Valentine’s Day gift if your partner happens to work from home.
5. Lelo Flickering Touch Massage Candle
The git of a massage will never get old, and the luxurious scent on this candle can help set the mood. It’s not as scandalous as gifting a sex toy and is available in three sensual aromas. Based on reviews, this candle melts evenly and feels like silk on skin. With a gently flickering light and a subtle but distinct fragrance, there’s no better ambiance-setter than this little powerhouse.
6. Foria CBD & Lavender Bath Salts
CBD-infused bath salts offer that extra oomph of relief that regular bath salts simply can’t compete with. Give your partner the gift of a muscle-melting, lavender-infused bath that works fast to reduce stress and discomfort. With 200mg of high-quality CBD and other botanicals like calendula, kava and ginger infused in Epsom salts, it’s a spa day hack in a jar that’ll leave your partner feeling like they’re floating on air afterward.
7. The Adventure Challenge Couples Edition
Fancy yourselves an adventurous couple? With memory-making challenges designed to help you develop a more meaningful connection while going out of your comfort zone together. Every challenge contains symbols to get your prepped, like if supplies are needed or if the challenge will be set indoors or outdoors. Just scratch off the challenge and see what you’re in for, whether it’s baking an apple pie blindfolded or building a couple’s memory box. Think of it as an amazing grown-up version of “Truth or Dare.”
8. Date Night In: An Activity Journal for Couples
If you and your new partner are more introverts than party animals, they’ll appreciate this thoughtful book dubbed “Date Night In: An Activity Journal for Couples.” With quizzes, a chance to draw your love story and other prompts to help you get to know each other better, this choice can help elevate a regular date night. A playful option to get conversation and connection going, this book is a way more entertaining choice than Netflix.
9. The Chef & The Dish Virtual Cooking Classes
What’s sexier than cooking together? For new couples, this is the perfect stay-at-home activity, whether you’re committed or not. With daily private classes live from different countries around the world, a renowned chef will virtually video call you to make a mouthwatering dish. Their most popular classes include seafood paella, massaman curry & pad Thai and ravioli from scratch. Take a culinary trip around the globe with over 20 country options from this genius and fun take on cooking with bae. They also have a gift certificate if you can’t decide on a recipe.
10. Chocolate Covered Co. Belgian Milk Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Upgrade your lover from that stale box of grocery store chocolates with this sinfully delicious creation because you know they deserve it. The ultimate blend of sexy and classy, This 12-pack Belgian chocolate-covered strawberries can help get you in the mood, and they’re finished off with an attractive drizzle. All you need is a bottle of champagne and some electric candles with dimmers to curate the best Valentine’s Day ever.
11. Parachute Cloud Cotton Robe
If an expensive silk robe feels a little too extra for Valentine’s Day 2023, consider a cozier but equally thoughtful gift with Parachute’s airy and fluffy Cloud Cotton robe, which costs just over $100 and is available in seven chic colors. Crafted from 100% premium long-staple Turkish cotton, this robe has a comfortable fit and is a great choice for a his and hers look, recreating that plush hotel robe feel without all the bulky terrycloth.
12. Mochidoki Mochi Ice Cream Signature Box Set
If you happen to be dating a mochi or ice cream lover, they’ll be head over heels for this unique mochi ice cream kit, which includes 32 pieces of deliciously flavored mochi. Filled with flavors like Matcha, Passion Fruit and Purple Sweet Potato, this imaginative Asian dessert is a twist on your classic sweet treat gift for Valentine’s Day. Compared to lesser mochi ice creams, this one has a creamier mouthfeel and a more pillowy texture delivered in fun colors.
13. Primecut Salt + Pepper Cowhide Coin Pouch
This Salt & Pepper Cowhide Coin Purse has a minimalist, high-class aesthetic and texture. Its price point is also ideal if you’re just spending your first or second Valentine’s Day together. Perfect for all those everyday carry essentials and lined with super soft cowhide, this coin purse, complete with a wrist strap, will keep all bae’s essentials safe and sound with its secure zipper closure and brass hardware that can be attached to any bag.
14. Naot Footwear Women’s Unwind Slippers
Who doesn’t like comfortable, supportive slippers? They’re a foolproof gift for the beginning stages of your relationship.
15. Omaha Steaks Classic Valentine’s Day Dinner
It is worth the splurge for a new relationship around Valentine’s Day. It’s something you can both cook and enjoy together as you explore new conversations and learn more about each other in a romantic setting. The package includes BYO choices of butcher’s cut filets, private reserve ribeye crown steaks, individual scalloped potatoes, stuffed baked potatoes, creamed spinach, creamed corn, cheesecake sampler, chocolate souffle, seasoned butter, steak sauce and seasonings.
16. Sugar Plum Chocolate Pretzel Passion Gift Tray
The combination of chocolate and pretzels has existed for centuries for good reason! Sugar Plum’s Chocolate Pretzel Passion Gift Tray includes a variety of 23 tasty treats. There are pieces of chocolate-dipped logs covered in chocolate candy pieces, chocolate sandwich cookie logs, double chocolate chip pretzels, and pretzels dipped in signature milk, dark and white chocolates.
17. Beef Jerky Flower Bouquet
Show your love is, well, savory and meaty! Each stunning flower in this hand-crafted edible bouquet is expertly made from quality beef jerky. The petals are made with 100% beef!
18. Warmies Microwavable French Lavender Scented Plush Rhino
You can’t go wrong gifting a stuffed animal on Valentine’s Day. They go hand-in-hand with the Hallmark holiday. One of our favorites for this year is this adorable lavender-scented elephant plush your lover can stick right in the microwave for a warming, lovely lavender-scented cuddle buddy.
19. Echo Dot
A few years ago, we would have told you that the Amazon Echo is too much of a gift to give on your first Valentine’s Day with a new bae. Well, times have changed, and we’re letting you know that you can snag the all-new Echo Dot for your boo. This baby sits at just around $30, so it will not even remotely break the bank. As expected, it comes with Alexa so your babe can chat with her all day long if they need to about the weather and music. It even has a new and improved sound system worth geeking over.
20. Mug from Redbubble
Have you ever ordered something from Redbubble? No? Well, now’s the time. They have a slew of inexpensive, super personal gifts that will really bring a smile to your giftee’s face. If your Valentine has a favorite show, movie, book, catchphrase, character, food, animal — whatever, there is a mug for it on Redbubble. Even for the most obscure. Right now, we love this Schitt’s Creek-themed mug that visualized the Rosebud Motel logo.
21. W&P Craft Cocktail Kit
Treat your new significant other to a couple of craft cocktails with this compact craft cocktail kit. If you’re still in the FaceTime faze of your relationship, or you’re spending this V-Day socially distanced from one another, this is also a cute idea for a date night. Both of you can make the same drink and experience it together as you chat over the interwebs.
22. Homesick Scented Candles
So your new boo is from another state? Give them a taste of home with these comforting scented candles from their homeland. Better yet, if you can’t see each other right now due to the ongoing pandemic, this works even better. Gift them the state you’re in so you can show them what they’re missing out on.
23. Beeropoly
Endless beer challenges that involve a rhyming competition and dancing? Sign us up. Gift this creative, thoughtful and memorable drinking game for a beer lover in your life. Heck, even a cider lover. We don’t judge.
24. New York Biology Dead Sea Mud Mask
Treat them to a gift of great skin and a pampered evening at home with the New York Biology Dead Sea mud mask. Hey, maybe they’ll even let you get your hands on it. Or, your face. That makes more sense.
25. Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera
If there’s anything we suggest you do with this new relationship of yours, it’s to make some memories. With that being said, gift your new boo something that will encourage them to make endless memories of the two of you together. Who doesn’t love an instant camera?
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27. Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker
If your new love swears by their coffee routine, consider gifting them this pour-over maker with excellent reviews from Amazon. It’s got a stainless steel mesh filter built inside that extracts coffee’s many scents, subtle flavors and leaves them in the drink. The carafe is made of heat-resistant borosilicate glass with a cork band so they won’t burn their hand off when handling it. The best part? You can’t mess up making coffee in this maker, and the cup always turns out good.
28. {THE AND} Couples Edition
If you want to get to know each other, this deck of cards is how. It’s chock full of all the questions you’re probably dying to ask your new partner and comes in the form of a game where they have to answer or gaze into your eyes for a full minute. It’s intense and super fun at the same time. Gift them 199 questions based off an Emmy-award-winning documentary experience that’ll deepen your relationship and connection this V-day.
29. Rise & Shine Piecework Puzzle
Anyone can give a regular ol’ puzzle as a gift — trust us, you want to be the guy or gal who gifts a Piecework Puzzle this Valentine’s Day. These bright, shiny puzzles are works of art and hobbies rolled into one. This Rise & Shine one is a beautiful breakfast platter that’ll challenge you to assemble the image together and probably make you hungry for bagels and lox afterward.
30. Gaiam Yoga Mat
Another great, low-key gift is a yoga mat. They’re super useful and practical for non-yoga-related exercise, and this one’s high-quality without being too expensive. If you’ve got a zen new partner or want to share your asana practice with them, this is a great gift. Gaiam makes them lightweight, so they’re easy to carry, they have a non-slip texture and there’s a free yoga class included in the purchase!
31. PATET Instant Champagne Cocktail Kit
Date night calls for a romantic cocktail, and these luxe sugar cubes are to bring anything to the next level. Just pop into your sparkling wine and instantly elevate the evening.
[/caption]33. BloomingTables Desk
If they really love their plants, this living desk will get them so excited. Especially now that so many of us are working from home, the desk will add life and vitality to their work day.
34. Hast 8” Chef’s Knife
If you are dating someone who really loves to cook, there’s nothing like a great knife. This Japanese-style bladed Chef’s Knife is a perfect idea for a Valentine’s Day gift for new relationships because it is lightweight with a comfortable handle, made from Matrix Powder Steel. It’ll be ready for all their chopping and mincing!
35. Babygold Enamel Heart Necklace
With a new relationship, you may not be ready to invest in expensive jewelry. But this necklace is made of enamel and has a lot of, well, heart. It can even be personalized with your boo’s favorite color!
36. Leatherology Uptown Vertical Tote
If they are always lugging their laptop and other odds and ends around, this luxurious commuter-friendly bag will help them stay organized while still feeling stylish and not weighed down.
37. Topix Great Conversations
New relationships are all about getting to know each other, and a big part of that is really good conversations. These cards provide conversation starters that are fun and meaningful, and just may help you get to the next level of intimacy!