The Guardian - Life & Style • Feb. 1, 2026, 12:15 p.m.

Skip the predictable and the perishable this year: from a double-cup flask to a table tennis set, we’ve handpicked gifts they’ll love long after the big day • The best flower delivery for every budget Valentine’s Day: love it or love to hate it, there’s no denying it can feel manufactured to make you spend your hard-earned cash on cheap stuffed toys, out-of-season red roses and unimaginative chocolates. But with the right gift, it can be a great opportunity to show your partner how much you care, and how well you truly know them.

To help you avoid tat that won’t last – or will get shoved to the back of a cupboard – we’ve rounded up 38 thoughtful ideas to last well beyond 14 February.

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