This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Clemson chapter.
Another post about my boyfriend and the struggle it is to have one not so close to me
during a holiday that is all about love. I love my boyfriend. He’s the best thing that has ever
happened to me. But sometimes I really hate him. Like around Valentines Day. I get moody and
angry that he can’t be with me. It’s not his fault or mine it’s just hard. He treats me like a
princess and never fails to send me flowers and a little gift.
The past few years we were fortunate enough to spend 2 out of 4 Valentine’s Day’s together.
That’s pretty good considering we are 8 hours away from each other. Anyway, while a lot of the
focus on this holiday is the guy giving the girl something or going out somewhere fancy, to me,
it’s really just a day to be thankful and appreciate the relationship that I am fortunate enough to
have.
For all my long distance girls out there, here’s some cute little ideas of things we can
send our man to make him feel appreciated.
1. A few years ago, Under Armor made limited edition Boxerjocks that are pictured on the
left. Yes, I proudly branded my name on my boyfriend’s boxers. Anyway, this year they
made ones that have cupid on them, they’re super cute and if your SO works out like
mine does, this will go over BIG.
2. If you’re more creative than I am, you can send him envelopes filled with little notes for
different situations and label them “open when…” I’ve seen them on pinterest and
they’re so cute, unfortunately, I’m not creative, but I’m sure lots of you are!
3. CUPCAKES! Just because he’s your boyfriend, doesn’t mean that he doesn’t like sweet
treats on V-Day too! My favorite is Baked by Melissa. They are amazing and she even
has gluten free cupcakes now.
4. Something sentimental. After all, it is Valentine’s Day and since you can’t actually be
there to be all girly and gushy towards him, why not send him something to make him
just as uncomfortable? Whether it’s a dress he loves on you, a ring or a cute note, give
him something to remind him of how much you love him and cannot wait to see him
again.