Couples Are Saying This $9 Activity Book Is a Must-Have to Deepen Your Relationship

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After 10 years together, you have a lot to celebrate. Every marriage has its ups and downs, but only about 70% of couples make it to the 10-year mark, so this is a huge deal. And that means the pressure is really on to find the perfect 10-year-anniversary gift for your wife or husband.

Whether you're shopping for him or her, start by deciding if you want to go the traditional route or opt for something more modern. Every anniversary has its own special symbols, flowers and colors that can help guide you when picking out a meaning gift for your 10th anniversary.

10th Anniversary Symbols

• Traditional: Tin and aluminum

• Modern: Diamonds

• Gem: Diamond

• Flower: Daffodil

• Color: Silver or blue

It's no surprise that the traditional metal for a decade of marriage is tin or aluminum. After all, after lasting 10 years, your marriage is just as strong and durable. It's a great idea to keep in mind when shopping for men. When it comes to women, you can't go wrong with diamonds, which represent love and strength (diamonds are one of the strongest materials on Earth!).

On this list, you'll find gifts that speak to both traditional and modern 10th anniversary symbols, plus a few just unique ideas that would make great gift ideas for couples no matter where they are in life.

"We Made a Family" Figurines

This set of tin figurines that celebrate your 10-year anniversary and the family you've created together will become an instant keepsake in your home. Choose from a three-, four-, five- or six-person set; the figurines come housed in a wooden box that can be flipped over and used as a display ledge.

10th Anniversary Card

You can't give a gift without a card! Specifically, we suggest this on-theme card that features a heart made from aluminum wire.

Personalized "Happy Tin Year" Anniversary Mug

A cute memento of your milestone, these mugs can be customized with your names and wedding date.

I Wrote a Book About You

Filled with prompts that will help you explain just what you love about them, this book is sure to melt their heart. You can go sweet or funny (or both!) when writing down your answers.

10-Year Anniversary License Plate Art

Celebrate all the miles you've traveled together, both literally and figuratively, with this unique license plate. You just enter the date of your anniversary and pick which states you definitely want represented.

Daffodil Pop-Up Paper Flower Bouquet

She can keep these flowers forever, making them way better than a traditional bouquet if you ask us! Included is a tuck-away note card so you can write a personal message to your love, too.

10th Anniversary Sterling Silver Necklace

Featuring 10 intertwined sterling silver rings on a matching 16-inch chain, this gift comes packaged with a box with a sweet message for your anniversary.

Custom Metal Signs

Celebrate your family with a custom sign. On Amazon, just type in your last name, then pick the color and size you want. In less than a couple weeks, you'll have the perfect display piece to hang outside or inside your home.

The Lover's Customizable Cheese & Charcuterie Board

If the way to their heart is through their stomach, get them one of these elaborate charcuterie boards featuring artisan cheeses, meats, dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, crackers and olives on a wooden serving board. The centerpiece: Your initials carved out of cheese!

Date Night Dice

Marriage is compromise, and this cute silver dice set will make choosing what to do on date night easy. Simply roll the dice and plan some quality time together.

Daffodil Crystal Earrings

Made of gold-tone brass and glass stone pavé, these oversized daffodil earrings for pierced ears are a showstopper.

Custom Spotify Plaque

This affordable light-up plaque features a photo of you two, plus a QR code that when scanned, will play your wedding song (or any tune, really!) on their phone.

Game Tin

Shopping for a gift he'll actually use can be tough, but if he loves board games, you can't go wrong with this old-school version of Scrabble that comes in a 10th-anniversary-appropriate tin box.

100 Dates Bucket List Scratch-Off Poster

Never run out of date nights again with this scratch-off poster, which will bring you 100 creative (and new) ideas. Some are easy, like cooking together, while others will bring you out of your comfort zones (go trampolining!).

"Level 10 Complete" TShirt

He might not be into traditional gifts, so this funny shirt is a great alternative because it speaks to your milestone in a more casual way.

10-Year Anniversary Picture Hanger

You have a lot to show off after 10 years, and this unique picture hanger can help you do it. It features enough room for four photos, as well as sweet tin figurines to represent you and your kids.

The Big Activity Book for Couples

If you're not looking to spend a lot, this cute book is filled with games, quizzes and more activities designed to bring couples closer together. It's particularly good to have on hand whenever you're experiencing a bump in the road!

Hand Casting Kit for Couples

Here's a fun DIY activity you can do together. Your hands might look different than they did back when you said "I do," but they have been through a lot and are stronger together.

Personalized Anniversary Material Art

Inside this frame sits a piece of personalized art that features a tin heart, along with your names and anniversary date. It's a little pricey, but definitely worth it if you want to splurge on your 10th.

Couples Edition Card Game

You think you two already know everything about each other? Think again. With this card game, you'll uncover so many new layers about your partner.

10th Anniversary Ring Dish

This 10-year anniversary ring dish is made out of aluminum, making it a cute and useful gift idea. They'll never lose their wedding ring again, and the sweet engraving is a bonus.

Custom Neon Sign

For your basement or family room, get them this neon sign that can be customized with your last name and a heart.

Gift Card

The best gift you can give him? Believing in his dreams. Whether he wants to learn more about art or perfect cooking, there's a Masterclass for that.

Classic Tennis Bracelet

While diamonds are a modern 10-year anniversary gift, they come with a hefty price tag. This beautiful cubic zirconia tennis bracelet looks like the real thing at a fraction of the cost.

Elisa Pendant Necklace

Okay, it's not a real diamond, but it certainly resembles one. It also comes in blue, which is also a traditional color for 10th anniversaries.

Flower Knot Bracelet

This beautiful knot bracelet is minimalist enough to match with all her outfits, and is even engraved with a daffodil to celebrate 10 years together. Choose from silver-plated, gold-plated or rose gold-plated options.

Sterling Silver Chain

Made in Italy, he can wear this sterling silver chain every day or just for special occasions. It has so many great reviews on Amazon, including this one: "I bought this as an anniversary present for my husband. He hasn't taken it off since he got it."

10th Anniversary Glass Cross

Celebrate the blessing of 10 years together with this glass cross that's laser-engraved with a touching message: "A lifetime of memories together, a special love that will last forever."

Wallet Card Love Note

The sentimental message is absolutely fitting, especially after 10 years, once the honeymoon phase has come and gone. He can keep the card in his wallet as a special reminder.

Men's Stainless Steel Digital Watch

Featuring a cool retro vibe, this watch is surprisingly inexpensive, so he can wear it every day without worry.

Stem Coupes (Set of 6)

Toast to 10 years together with this set of colorful champagne coupes. Made of high-quality glass, they come in six colors (including blue!) to remind you of your special anniversary every time you use them.

Daffodils

Honor the traditional flower of 10 years with this fun little LEGO daffodil kit.

What are traditional gifts for a 10-year wedding anniversary?

Gifts made of tin and aluminum are the traditional presents for 10 years together. Your union is strong if you've made it this far, which is what these metals symbolize. The colors silver and blue are also tied to 10-year anniversaries, as well as daffodils, which are the flower of happiness.

What are modern gifts for a 10-year wedding anniversary?

If you're looking for a more modern idea for your wife, diamonds are always appreciated, but opting for cubic zirconia jewelry is a budget-friendly way to go. For men, you can get opt for silver jewelry or tools.

Why trust Good Housekeeping?

In her role as gift guide editor, Cailey Lindberg is constantly on the hunt for buzzy products and gifts. For this guide, she combed the internet to find the absolute best presents that symbolize marriage and 10 years together.

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