If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for a new relationship that aren’t too mushy or personal, these ideas will work. Depending on what your new boyfriend or new girlfriend has as interests, you can find something that they’ll like, shows your affection, but isn’t too much for someone you haven’t been dating for very long.
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What to watch out for.
As someone who’s been in this situation before, and who’s seen a lot during her time on earth, you should navigate new-relationship Valentine’s Days really carefully. The first thing to understand is that no matter what you do as far as plans or gifts, people will make read something into it. Red roses? They might like it or it might come off like you’re coming on too strong too soon. A basic non-romantic gift? It might be seen as not caring at all.
The best thing to do is probably to ask if they want to do something on Valentine’s Day and see what they suggest. You can read whatever you want into that based on what they say, then decide on a gift in response. Of course, if you feel like this is “the one,” and they kind of feel the same way, it might be a lot easier, but if you’re trying to figure out how each of you is feeling, it can get tricky.
If you’re still figuring things out, a safe way to go is to pair a cute romantic-y gift with something that’s themed for the holiday but not necessarily super love-related. Flowers plus a useful gift that has hearts on it, for example.
Something thoughtful but not too intimate.
I asked a few people what they thought a good gift for this situation would be, and one person gave some examples and said “something thoughtful, but not too intimate.” That basically sums it up in general, so these ideas are patterned along those lines.
Some ides could be a nice art print, something relating to the person’s hobby, or a book about a subject you’ve had a conversation about (don’t make it political, you don’t want the person to think you’re trying to convince them that you’re right about something.) The following suggestions are also good, so read on.
Pink bowl and spreader for dip.
What could be more perfect for a Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day that’s romantic but not too much then a pink bowl and canapé knife
for your charcuterie. Get together for a nice dinner and give this as a gift that they can use later.
Cute wrapping paper.
Wrap your gift in some red roses or red glitter wrapping paper (use the hearts if you’re brave.) You can get this set in our shop on Zazzle.
Rose Petals.
If you want to decorate with some rose petals to set the mood, get some from Grace Renee Elegance. If you haven’t declared your love yet, make them pink, not red. Just saying.
Custom photo golf tees.
Add your own photo to these custom golf tees for a Valentine’s Day gift for a golfer. No need to add a message, the heart says it all and is Valentine’s Day-appropriate.
Raccoon print.
This cute print of a Valentine’s Day raccoon is gender neutral, made by actual human hands, and is a happy gift for all ages. It would be a cute Valentine’s Day gift for a new relationship because it shows your affection but the racoon makes it less intense.
Valentine’s Day treat stickers.
These cute vintage aesthetic stickers can be personalized with your name and message to add to homemade treats or goodie bags that you give out on Valentine’s Day. Baking for someone is a nice gift but it’s not something that has to be super romantic, so this works as a gift for a new boyfriend or girlfriend.
And if you want to get a little more romantic, you can make a heart cake topper with this tutorial: Valentine’s Day heart cake topper
A nice dinner out.
This is a classic Valentine’s Day activity, but pair it with flowers and it’s a winner for most couples, especially if it’s a new relationship. Not worrying about “what to give” and just focusing on having a nice evening is usually a good thing, and if it’s a nicer restaurant than the ones you usually go to, it will be a good evening.
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Teardrop earrings with a twist.
Classic love stories make classic jewelry for the book lover. Made from the pages of the classic all-time love stories…a perfect Valentine gift for the book loving woman in your life! Durable, water resistant and artisan made, they’re romantic but not too much.
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Tickets to an event.
Giving tickets to an upcoming event is a good gift because it’s a couples activity and a promise that you’re going to be around for a while. Find an event that’s happening in the next month or so in case things don’t work out, and give the tickets to the other person to hold so that it’s a real gift, not just something that you’re saying you want to do on your own.
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Valentine’s Day gift wrap.
This Valentine’s Day gift wrap comes in several sets...You can see them on Zazzle to see all of the combinations that are available.
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Hobby gear.
If they have a hobby that requires any kind of gear, like camping, sports, arts, etc, get them something that they can use. A gift doesn’t have to be romantic and covered with hearts, because the best gifts come when you really listen to what the other person really wants or needs. This is something that will be better for someone who likes practicality, though, so don’t give someone a backpack if they’d really prefer a box of chocolates!
Heart-themed notebooks to personalize.
These heart-themed notebooks can be customized to add a name or phrase. They come in several colors to choose from. If your new significant other likes to journal or make lists, this is a thoughtful gift that isn’t too pushy in the romantic sense.
Retro Valentine’s Day postcards.
If you have a vintage aesthetic, these retro-inspired Valentine’s Day postcards would be perfect for your gift-giving. The fronts are images from vintage greeting cards that have been edited to include some customizable text, and the backs have a vintage postcard design from a 1900’s era card.
There are several designs available to suit your mood!
Valentine’s Day earrings.
Celebrate with these pretty Valentine’s Day earrings. Perfect for gift giving or treating yourself to something special, and they’re good for a gift to give to someone who you really like but haven’t been dating for very long. The hearts are Valentine’s Day themed so they could just be for the holiday, not your (not quite there yet) everlasting love.
Baked goods!
Everyone likes treats, and if you made your own to give it makes the treat sweeter. You can get customized labels to put on them, too, like the ones in this article: Home Baked Gift labels
New bar equipment on Amazon.
I made this list of things that would be great to equip a home bar, and you can see the list in my Amazon shop (affiliate link). It ranges from glassware to mixers to basic equipment. Any one of these would be a good gift for a new partner, and you could ue them for your Valentine’s Day dinner.
Engraved wine glass.
The Happy Valen-Wine’s Day – Valentine’s Day 17oz Engraved Stemless Wine Glass is a perfect gift for your SO on Valentine’s Day. And you can still get them flowers as well if you want to.
Wine bottle caddy.
This cute wine bottle caddy has storage for two glasses and a bottle. This is a good gift that you can use during your Valentine’s Day dinner, then the recipient can keep to use at home.
Wreath kit.
Indulge your crafty side to assemble DIY pink fabric wreaths together on your Valentine’s date as a fun couples activity. Don’t forget the wine!