25+ unique Valentine’s Day gifts for boyfriends: Cute (not cliché) ideas for every type of guy

Whether you just started dating or you’re practically engaged, shopping for a unique Valentine's Day gift for your boyfriend can be a surprisingly tricky task. How much should you spend? Is it lame to go for a big romantic gesture, or is it lame to not go all out? Of course, the whole "we're not doing gifts this year" thing is never helpful — you both know you're still getting gifts.
If you're stuck in a gift-giving rut, here's our best advice: Zero in on the items he uses daily (or wishes he had daily) and the topics he brings up whenever you're together. These are easy jumping-off points for thoughtful gift ideas that'll make him feel seen, whether they're on the romantic side or practical side. Need some inspiration? We've handpicked a list of more than 25 cute Valentine's Day gift ideas for boyfriends that aren't the obvious ones he may be expecting. For more gift ideas for guys, we have even more options in our list of the best Valentine's Day gifts for men and the (more general) best gifts for him.