The best gift ideas for couples

We’ve got your back at this time of year. We’ve already given you a handful of gift guides for specific people, from best gifts for gamers to best gifts for men. But maybe we’re missing something. Because you’re not always gifting to one single individual. That’s where couples gifts come in.

So, when is it acceptable to give a joint gift? You might not know either partner well enough individually to give a personal gift, but you know you have to get them something. Your cousin might have married a horrendous guy but you can’t give a gift only to her right in front of him. Or you might need to buy one gift instead of two if you’re on a budget.

Of course, there’s also the best case scenario: They’re both your best friends and you’d love to find your favourite pair a gift that they can both use together, forever.

Instead of gifting some atrocious teapot set that looks like it’s straight off your grandma’s wedding registry from 1940, we’re suggesting modern stuff that can improve their lives on a daily basis. These are items to slow down mornings where they barely get to see each other, to spice up date night, to make keeping track of kids easier, or just to celebrate finding each other.

It may seem like just another tech gadget to you, but to them, it’s the helping hand their relationship deserves.

These are the best gifts for couples in 2022.

1. Amazon Echo Show

Best For On-the-fly Couples

We all know one of those constantly on-the-go couples who can barely keep up with their own personal schedule — let alone that of their partner. The newest Echo Show is about to make extreme multitasking possible: They can keep track of commitments and hobbies, watch recipes, order groceries, catch up on the news or TV, make hands-free calls. All they have to do is ask Alexa.

2. Picnic Backpack

Best For Outdoorsy Couples

Picnic dates definitely still need to be a thing, and this adorable picnic backpack makes it easy. It comes complete with knives, forks, spoons, dinner plates, plastic wine glasses, and cotton napkins (all in twos, of course), as well as salt and pepper, a cheese board and cheese knife, a bottle opener, and a fleece blanket to sit on.

3. Bamboo Thermos

Best For The Couple Who Loves Tea

Your favourite loose-leaf tea-loving couple probably already has a full setup at home, but can they brew their special fancy tea on the go? Probably not! So this gift of bamboo insulated thermoses with built-in tea infusers will make them happy tea drinkers wherever they are.

4. Ring Video Doorbell

Best For Couples Who Just Moved

In the first few months living in a new house, it’s easy to get sketched out by every noise. For couples who have recently moved, the Ring Video Doorbell can bring some peace of mind — especially when one partner is home alone. They can ask Alexa to see the camera and check who is at the door, and they’ll be alerted if motion is sensed outside.

5. Personalised Cutting Board

Best For Foodie Couples

Cooking together is the best time spent together — because what’s sexier than a food baby? This personalised cutting board will be the perfect unique addition to a couple’s kitchen. You can customise the two names, the year, design, font, and the size. The nicer the wood or more intricate the carving, the more expensive it’ll be.

6. Matching Enamel Pins

Best For Hipster Couples

Pins on a denim or leather jacket? Can you get more hipster than that? These matching pizza pins feature heart-shaped pepperoni and are two halves to a whole heart when put together. For the stylish couple who has tried every pizza and bar restaurant in the state, this is an adorable gift when they’re together or apart.

7. PlayStation Classic

Best For Gamer Couples

Couples who game together stay together — which means they probably have all of the new consoles out right now. Help them bond over the good old days with the Nintendo Classic Mini. The upgraded version of the ‘90s console comes with two controllers for some friendly (er, romantic) competition. These things are always sold out, so they’ll be impressed that you swiped one.

8. Pet Camera

Best For The Dog Mum

If she considers her dog to be basically her child, the Furbo dog camera is a super thoughtful surprise to celebrate her natural puppy-parent instincts. The smartphone-controlled camera always keeps an eye on her lovely little creature, sends movement alerts to keep her in the loop, and includes the option to dispense yummy treats for when she just can’t help but show some love.