by Michael Pitre

Created on: February 08, 2009

The sound of ecstatic happiness in your loved one's voice is priceless from any distance, as is the joy of giving. With the right gift, you can bridge the divide in an online relationship, making a lasting impression. And, while online gift giving can be a unique challenge, don't let the limitations of cyberspace fool you; creativity flourishes here, making this your time to shine! Read on, and we'll take an in-depth look at some of the best online relationship gift ideas.

The first step in giving the right gift is preparation. How well do you know your significant other? After all, your gift is more than just an expression of gratitude; it reveals how well you've observed the unique tastes of your partner. Showing her that she is truly understood is a gift in itself that few could surpass. Fortunately, since conversation is a substantial part of online relationships, you'll have the perfect opportunity to do any necessary research. If you haven't already, try discovering her favorites among these topics: activities, animals, books, candies, colors, eras, foods, memories, movies, music, musicals, places, seasons, songs, sports and sports teams, TV shows... you get the idea! Using this information, you can select and personalize your gifts appropriately.

And now, in no specific order, are the top gifts to give in an online relationship! Since not everyone will be able to ship material items to their loved one, we'll be focusing on gifts that everyone can give via the internet.

#1 The E-Card

An online classic with the flexibility to work for a variety of occasions, most E-cards can be sent via e-mail, posted into blogs, or even left as a comment on your preferred networking site. Like any card, your E-card will benefit from a little personalization. Your E-card might contain anything from a simple, "I was just thinking of you," to a poem you wrote painstakingly on your own! Here are a few of the best E-card sites, as of the writing of this article: Delivr, with over 6,000,000 free to use Flickr hosted images that can all become E-cards; MushyGushy.com, where you can upload headshots of you and your lover and star in funny animated scenes, and Rattlebox.com, with great video E-cards that incorporate your own personal message.

#2 The Virtual Mixtape

Throughout history, hopeless romantics have called upon the power of music to help express their most intimate feelings. The mixtape, originally a cassette filled with carefully selected, personally revealing songs, might

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