 Happy birthday to a friend I couldn’t live without!

 In case I don’t tell you often enough, I’m so grateful for all you bring to my life!
 Gettin’ old ain’t for babies. They can’t handle this much fun!
 Girl, age can’t handle your hotness! Happy birthday, friend.
 It just occurred to me that we really are becoming OLD friends. So glad we are.
 Love you, sweet friend. Happy birthday.
 In my soul, I call you sister. Happy birthday to a phenomenal woman.
 [Elana], thanks for being there—basically, for being you.
 Hope every little piece of this day is good, man.
 ¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Amiga! ¡Que vengan muchos más! ¡Te quiero mucho!
 Happy, happy birthday, [Nina]!
 I hope you get to do something fun to celebrate!
 You deserve everything happy. Wishing you that all year long!
 [Aaron], hope you have a happy [27th]! Love ya!
 Warmest wishes for a happy birthday.
 Hope today’s filled with all your favorite guilty pleasures!
 [Devonte], hope you make your [25th] a birthday to remember!
 [Carolina], you are living your best life! And this year, it really shows.
 [Aliyah], happy birthday to one of my favorite people in the history of ever.
 Warmest wishes and love on your birthday and always!
 I see you out here looking like time is standing still! Happy birthday.
 Have fun, post pictures and enjoy every minute of your day!
 So grateful God put you on this earth and in my life.
 Wishing you a happy birthday and a year that’s blessed.
 Keep vibin’ and thrivin’, Queen! Here’s to another blessed birthday.
 ¡Feliz Cumpleaños! Que seas muy feliz, no solo hoy, sino todos los días de tu vida.
 Funny BFrom one of your favorite bad influences. (Added after the card’s printed “Happy
Birthday”)
 Hope it’s happier than me at a [shoe sale]! (Or: spa, bar, coffee shop, beach.)
 You get to be the center of attention today! Tomorrow, it’s back to me.
 Have a [martini] for me! Or two! (Or: Substitute recipient’s favorite drink.)
 I think this is the year you get a pony! JK. That’s never.
 Happy birthday to you and your cat! (I know how the cat hates to be left out.)
 How does it feel to be living proof that Black don’t crack?
 Dibs on the presents you don’t like!
 I hope all your wishes come true, even the weird ones.
 Sorry, there’s no money in here.
 Please stop aging so gracefully. It’s getting kind of boring and predictable.
 We all know you’re just showing up to show out on your birthday! And we all co-sign.
 Father Time texted. He just CANNOT with you.
 ¡Feliz Cumpleaños a alguien increíble, divertido, inteligente… Bueno, creo que ya fueron
muchos piropos, ¿no crees? ¡Felicidades!
Writing tip: Try to sound like you do when you’re talking. For example, if you say “like” all the
time, write “like” a lot. It feels more personal when the person can hear your voice in the
message!
 Milestone Birthday Wishes
Let them know what a big deal it is to have a nice, round-number birthday!

 [50] never looked so great!

 Happy Birthday, [Marcus]! Now that you’ve arrived here, [40] will never be the same again!
 Turning [60] is big! Especially when you’ve made the most of each year and made such a

positive difference for the people in your life, like you have.
 [Tía], you are [50] years of fun, laughter and love. ¡Te quiero mucho!
 [30] is the perfect age. You’re old enough to afford the good stuff and still young enough to
enjoy it!
 Happy [90th] Birthday, [Nana Betty]! You’re an amazing [woman] and we love you so much!
 Happy birthday, Bae! Look who’s making [40] look fly!
 Hoy es una ocasión muy especial. Hoy cumples [50] años, y celebramos el regalo que es tu
vida. ¡Muchas felicidades!
Writing tip: Ages 16, 18, 21, 30, 40, 50, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 and 100 are traditionally
considered milestones. Also keep in mind that milestone birthdays vary by culture. Thirteen is
considered a milestone birthday for Jewish boys who become a bar mitzvah. Jewish girls are
celebrated when they become a bat mitzvah at 12 or 13. Quinceañeras, when young girls turn
15, are milestone birthdays in Latinx culture. And in some eastern Asian cultures, like in China
and Korea, the first 100 days of a child’s life is cause for huge celebration, as is the first birthday.

Belated Birthday Wishes

Late really is better than never! You can include a sincere or humorous apology…or just frame it
as your way of extending the birthday fun!

 So sorry these birthday wishes are late reaching you. I hope it was happy!
 Happy birthday…a little late!
 You’re receiving this NOW and not on your ACTUAL birthday, because I wanted to be sure
your celebration wasn’t limited to just one day. It’s so nice of me!

 At least my happy birthday text was on time. That counts for something, right?
 I don’t know where my mind was, but I forgot your birthday…until now. At least this way I’ll
stand out from the crowd when I tell you you’re amazing and awesome.
 This birthday wish is not late. It’s just well-aged.
 We all have to wait for some of the best things in life—like a birthday wish from a [sister]
who picked the perfect card for you and then left it sitting in a drawer, where she totally forgot
about it.
 Un poco tarde, pero espero que te la hayas pasado muy bien en tu cumpleaños. Te deseo lo
mejor.
Writing tip: Cards made for belated birthdays are good for when you remember their birthday
after the fact. However, if you already have the card but just didn’t get it delivered on time, send
that. You can mention its lateness in your personal message or not!
 Wishes for Complicated Relationships
Sometimes we want to send a birthday message but the timing or the relationship is complicated.
Those are the times when a simple, sincere message that says just enough is ideal.

 I hope your day is full of all the things that make you happy.
 On your birthday, know I’m thinking about you and wishing you good things.
 You matter to me. I hope you have a good day.
 Wishing you a birthday that is everything you need.
 We’ll have time to figure stuff out later—for now, I just want you to have the day you deserve.
 Even when things are weird between us, I still care about you and wish you all the best on
your birthday.
 I hope someday things are better between us. Today, I just want to wish you a happy birthday
and tell you I love you.
 Just two words: “Happy Birthday.” OK, three more: “I love you.”
 Our history together means I’ll always think of you on your birthday. I hope it’s a good one.
 Espero que tu día esté lleno de todas las cosas que te hacen feliz.
Helpful tip: When you need a simple birthday card for a complicated relationship, search by
“tone.” Try looking under “General Wish,” “Short and Simple” or “Simply Stated.”

Birthday Wishes for Tough Times

Birthdays sometimes fall during times of illness, job loss, bereavement or other challenging
circumstances. A birthday card with a thoughtful quote is a great way to let them know you’re
still thinking of them, even during a difficult time.

 I know you’ve had some real challenges this year. It’s been amazing to see how well you’ve
met them.
 What a year. You made it! Let’s celebrate THAT!
 Life owes you some really good times. Hope they start right now.
 You’ve had more than your share of challenges this year—hope this next one is full of better
days.
 I hope your [38th] year is gentle and sweet to you and gives you lots of reasons to smile.
 No matter what we’ve been through, there’s one good thing we can still celebrate: you.
 Celebrating how we came through together and how you rose above each occasion to get your
glory. So proud of you.
 You came through this year striving, strong and resilient—and we couldn’t be prouder. Happy
birthday.
 Que este nuevo año no tengas que superar retos, sino que sea uno lleno de alegres momentos.
Te lo mereces. Felicidades

irthday Wishes