The best Valentine's Day gifts for your situation

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Love is inside the air and whether you can boldly say it yet or not – nothing says “I care” like a thoughtful (or even old fashioned) Valentine's Day gesture.

Whether it's your ex, a new friend, or just 'complicated', we've sourced the best gifts for your biggest unknown engagements. The more complicated your couple is, the more your gift ideas have room to deviate from the norm. We've put together a list of things to grab your complicated significant other that show you're actively thinking about your time together during the month love.

Get to the bottom of your most pressing questions and feelings with this game you can play anywhere or at home. Let them know you “want to figure it out” with a gift that encourages good old-fashioned conversation.

Celebrating the day of love can happen at any time. Show them you're intentional about your time together by gifting them a double mani-pedi for both of you to use in the future.

Perfect for that special one that he is oooooooo forgetful of their keys! Help them keep a close eye on their important possessions. We're sure they'll thank you later.

Some might call it a midnight snack. At the very least, you'll enjoy the look on their face when they receive this. Be sure to have your camera ready to document their reaction.

You may need two copies of this. Could this be the year you two sort out those feelings? If card games aren't your vibe, try reading this book together. It is known to make people think about the deepest intricacies of our hearts.

Usher may not have invented status ships, but he gave us a soundtrack to living our lives messy. Make a plan to sing forbidden love songs, live.

If seeing Usher in person isn't an option, bring the best sounds of music to your venue for your next party. This is an investment piece, so on occasion we'd recommend saving your house for joint listening until the relationship states otherwise. Don't forget to get a variety of accompanying vinyls.

Keeping with the nostalgia theme, give them a gift that will help turn your best memories together into moments they can keep. This is another investment market, so it makes a great “shareable” gift — you hold the camera, they take the photos.

Sometimes spending some time together is just what you need. Depending on the stage of your situation, you might suggest a trip that allows both of you some R&R — this place it looks comfortable.

Best to warm cold hearts. There's a reason this sweater brand can't stay in stock. Whether you're often together or apart, slipping into one of these might just remind you both why you fell for each other in the first place.

Keeping to yourself can have its benefits. including making pasta at home and avoiding the hunt for an impossible reservation. With a cooking time of under 20 minutes, all you'll need to add to this sauce is pepper and heavy cream.

This is the same with any type of lover on Valentine's Day, you can't go wrong with a nice bouquet. Pair with a special note that tells them how you really feel. These limited editions grew David Austin Its wonderful.

Editor's Note: With February 14th, you'll want to double-check shipping times. At the time of writing, all of our picks above will arrive before or by the date. For Amazon products, we recommend signing up for a Prime membership, which gives you two-day shipping and will ensure your loved one receives their gift in time for Valentine's Day.

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