Oyewole Folarin loves writing greeting-card messages and helping others find the words they need for life's special moments.
Putting your love for another person into words can be difficult. Look over the ideas on this list to get started.
How to Wish Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend a Happy Birthday
Whether your special someone is right next to you or halfway across the world, writing them a heartfelt love note for their birthday is a great way to show them how much you care.
Sample Birthday Messages for Your Significant Other
• Honey, you’re my life. You have the most caring heart, and I can’t imagine a life without you around. Here’s wishing you the best birthday ever!
• Nobody can ever take your place in my heart. You make me happy like no one else can. All my love is for you on this special day. May you enjoy all the good things life has to offer!
• From our very first date, I knew you were the right person for me. Happy birthday to the one who makes me feel loved and cared for. Many happy returns of the day!
• You make my life complete, and I feel you in my heart every day. I wish you all the best on your special day. Have a blissful birthday celebration!
• I’m so grateful for all of the things you do to put a smile on my face. You make me feel beautiful, needed, and cared for. May this special day and all the years to follow be filled with joy and endless happiness! Happy birthday to my handsome man!
• You’re absolutely amazing. In fact, you are the most wonderful person I have ever met. You have a knack for always making me smile. Birthdays will come and go, but my love for you is constant.
• I’m happy to see our relationship standing the test of time. Thanks for loving me wholeheartedly. I hope all of your heart's desires come true as soon as you blow out the candles on your birthday cake.
Whatever you say, speak from the heart.
Example Birthday Wishes for a Boyfriend or Girlfriend
• It has always been my greatest wish to fall in love with a person who would hold me, care for me, and treat me well. I met you, and you made my wish come true. Our relationship is one that no blemish can touch. Happy birthday to my special person. I love you so dearly.
• You’re my life. You’re my one and only partner in crime. You’re everything I've ever wanted in a relationship. May this special day be filled with good things and endless happiness!
• You make me laugh each time we’re together. I miss you, honey. Have a wonderful birthday celebration, and don’t forget to eat plenty of cake!
• Darling, you brighten up a room like no one else. Even when we're a thousand miles apart, no one means more to me than you. Happy birthday to my sweetheart!
• The words in this message cannot come close to expressing my deep feelings for you. I feel so good whenever we are together. Your love will forever glow in my heart. Congratulations, and may this be your best birthday ever!
• Dear Love, I thank God every day for making it possible for me to be a part of your life. You've filled my heart with so much happiness ever since we met. I wish you all the best in life.
• Today is your special day. I just want you to know that everything you've given me is so meaningful, and I can't imagine a life without you. Happy birthday to my sweetheart!
• Happy birthday! you are the most special person in my life. No one else can come close to making me feel as good as you do. May your special day bring you happiness and lots of sweet memories!
A thoughtful message can light up someone's day.
Touching Birthday Messages for a Romantic Partner
• Thank you so much for your care, your kindness, and your creative heart. On your special day, I just want you to know that I am so happy to have such an amazing and special person in my life. I want only good things for you on your special day. Have a blissful birthday celebration!
• Happy birthday to my heartthrob! I can't even begin to imagine how lucky I was to have found such a loving and handsome man. I hope this next year is a great and memorable one filled with new life experiences!
• After all the time we've spent together, I still remember the day we met like it was yesterday. As I join all the other well-wishers to celebrate your special day with you, I want to give you a big thank-you for always staying by my side and never letting me down. Happy birthday, and here's to many more!
• Honey, I can’t imagine what my life would look like without you in it. Here’s wishing you a prosperous year and a birthday filled with sweet memories.
• You are one in a million! Here’s wishing you all the happiness and peace in the world as you begin another 525,600-minute journey today. Congratulations, and have a joyous celebration!
• I thank God for making it possible for me to celebrate your birth with you today. Here’s wishing you all the joy and happiness in the world as you blow out the candles on your cake.
A love note doesn't have to be long to be impactful—it just has to be sincere.
What to Write in a Birthday Card for Your Lover
• To my dearest heartthrob, you are my primary source of joy and pride. I love you so much and wish you many more fruitful, healthy, and peaceful years ahead.
• Darling, thank you for always being such a caring and loving person to me. I hope your birthday is filled with love and light and that your next year is even better than your last.
• I am so thankful to call you as my girlfriend and soulmate. Here's wishing you many more fruitful years ahead. Happy birthday!
• Sweetheart, I share in your joy as you add yet another feather to the broad wing of time today. Many happy returns of the day to the queen of my heart!
• I hope your celebrations today are filled to the brim with happiness and beautiful memories. May all your wishes come true as you blow out the candles on your cake!
• May God bless this day for you and make it a one to remember. Thank you for all the care and love you have shown to me. I wish you the happiest of birthdays as you commence this next year.
• I am so proud of you! You are my one and only and I wish you many more years of joy and good health. Happy birthday!
Love-Note Examples for Your Partner's Birthday
• I gave you my heart and you filled it with love. Thank you for always putting a smile on my face and making my life meaningful. On this special day, I’m giving you my heartfelt wishes and lots of kisses to show you how much I love you. Happy birthday!
• Darling, you are my pride. I can't imagine what my life would be like without you in it. Thank you for making me feel so complete. I promise to keep doing everything I can to make you happy. Have a great birthday!
• Ever since I met you, life hasn't seemed so boring. You are a delightful person. I love you and I’m wishing you many more fruitful years ahead.
• You are the only person I can imagine spending the rest of my life with. Today, I am sending a million little wishes to the person who makes my heart beat a little faster than normal. I hope you have a wonderful birthday celebration. I love you!
• I'd like to make a toast! Here's to my number one person. You make life a little bit more exciting. When I'm with you, I can't wait to get up in the morning and see your face. I hope this is your best birthday ever.
mama on June 03, 2022:
happy birthday mama.
chintu on November 02, 2022:
nice
Looking for inspiration on what to write in a birthday card for your other half?
We have the answer for all manner of relationships and all the things you could write to make their day extra special. Whether you are looking to embrace the love and romance or would rather keep it short or sweet, we have a whole host of romantic, funny, sentimental messages and more. We have also included some top tips for celebrating your loved one’s birthday.
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Writing a birthday card for your girlfriend, boyfriend or long-time partner
It is always important to remember our loved one's birthdays, and a nice card can a great way to let them know just how much you care. However, finding the right words to express what you feel for them could be a challenge.
Romantic messages
A card full of special feelings and romantic sentiments is bound to make them feel all fuzzy inside. If you prefer to lay on the romance, you could consider writing something like:
• You will always be the one for me.
• One day a year is simply not enough to celebrate someone as awesome as you.
• You mean the world to me!
• I love you to the moon and back.
• You deserve the world and more.
• Every day you bring more happiness into my life!
• There’s no better feeling than being with your best friend.
• You are my happily ever after.
• I hope your birthday is as special as you are!
Keeping it short and sweet
Not everyone likes to write too much on birthday cards and you may prefer to stick to the point with a short and simple message such as:
• Your smile makes me smile!
• All my love on your birthday.
• I am happiest when I am with you.
• Happy Birthday to the one I love.
• Happy Birthday to the best boyfriend/ girlfriend in the world!
• Today we celebrate you.
• You are my soul mate, my partner and my most trusted friend.
• I hope all your hopes and dreams come true.
Something funny
For you what to write in a birthday card for a partner could be all about the giggles. Put a smile on your loved one’s face with a funny birthday message such as:
• Congratulations on becoming another year older- shame it’s not wiser!
• Happy birthday to the only person to ever laugh at my jokes.
• It’s better to be on the hill than under it!
• They say that it is scientifically proven that people who have more birthdays live longer.
• Regardless of how old you get, I will always be younger.
• You are now officially too old to have individual candles for your cake. Enjoy retirement!
• Happy Birthday from the best gift ever… (Me!)
• When I'm as old as you, I hope that I am half as funny as you think you are.
Example birthday card messages
We know that the wording you use on a birthday card is important and there is much to consider when determining what to write on your partner’s birthday card. If you are looking for something that feels more personal, consider adapting one of these example birthday card messages for a girlfriend or boyfriend.
If you are looking to send your significant other an extra-special birthday card with a personalized message, we are confident you will find the ideal one amongst these example birthday card messages:
What to write in a birthday card for a new relationship – early days
An example of what to write in a birthday card for a new relationship.
If you have yet to say the L-word to each other, you might prefer to not say it for the first time via a card. However, you could consider writing something like:
Dear Darling,
Sending birthday wishes to the sexiest man/ woman I know. I am so happy that you are in my life and I am so excited for our future together.
Here’s to our first birthday of many together.
Best Wishes.
Long term love
Here's what you could write to someone you've been with for a long time.
If you are madly in love and you want to write a heartfelt message to your long term lover, you could consider writing something like:
To my partner in crime,
You deserve recognition for more than one day a year. You are my rock, my best friend, and you get sexier by the minute.
I am so thankful you were born, so let’s celebrate!
Love you always.
Fabulous fiancé/ fiancée
When writing a birthday card for your wife or husband to be, you may want to include an extra special message about how excited you are for your upcoming nuptials.
To my fabulous fiancé/ fiancée
Here’s to many more happy birthdays together!
I am so lucky that you are choosing to become a grown-up with me and I can’t wait till I can call you my wife/ husband.
You were my birthday wish and I hope you get yours!
Love you forever.
Birthday messages for your life partner
If you are wondering what to write in a birthday card for your girlfriend, boyfriend or life partner, express your feelings and let them know you care with a message such as this one:
Dear you,
Sometimes I look at you and realise how lucky I am to be growing old together.
You still make me feel special after all these years together and I am blessed you chose to be my wife/ husband/ penguin.
You mean the world to me, my love!
Long distance love
Unfortunately, we cannot always spend our birthdays with those we love. If your love lives long distance, you could consider writing a message such as this:
My dearest (Name),
Even though we are miles apart, you are always in my mind and always in my heart.
I wish we could celebrate together but instead, you get this card! You mean the world to me and I am so excited to see you again.
Lots of Love!
Celebrating your partner’s birthday – 5 ideas
Whether it is early days or a long term love, it is always nice to make their birthday extra special. Get inspired with our birthday celebration ideas for boyfriend, girlfriend, wife, husband or partner.
Some of our favourite ways to celebrate your significant other’s special day include:
#1 Intimate dinner party:
Whether you would prefer to invite family or friends or just have a meal for two, cook your special someone something special to make
#2 Picnic for two
Dine al fresco and enjoy a picnic for two in the great outdoors.
#3 Throw a party
If you want an extra special celebration for your partner's milestone birthday, you could consider throwing them a party with all their nearest and dearest in attendance.
#4 Go on holiday
Whether you go for something fancy or just book a quiet weekend getaway, why not take your partner on a special birthday holiday? This would be a great idea for a special milestone birthday treat!
#5 Let them choose
It’s their birthday so why not give them a day of choosing exactly what you do! Whether it is watching a football match, going to the spa, or having a sofa day, you have to promise that they are in charge for the day – within reason of course!
Writing a birthday card for the one you love
Our top tips for making sure that their birthday card makes the best impression include:
• Personalizing your message to them;
• Including inside jokes or cutesy nicknames you have for each other;
• Sharing your favourite memories from throughout the year;
• Hinting at a birthday surprise you have planned for them;
• Thinking about whether your partner would prefer something romantic or something more light-hearted.
Whether it is a new relationship brimming with potential or one built on years of shared memories, the message you include on a card can turn it from an everyday greeting to a sentimental memento. As a result, it can definitely be a challenge figuring out what to write on a birthday card for boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife. Hopefully we could help!
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Make sure your boyfriend has a happy birthday
It’s your boyfriend’s birthday and you want to show him how much you love him - so start with a personalized card from Design Wizard. We have designs to suit every relationship, whether you want to go for sweet, soppy, or sassy. Surprise him with a happy birthday card that will tug on his heart strings and remind him that you are the best plus-one a boy could hope for.
Celebrate his big day
You want your boyfriend to feel loved on his birthday and the best way to do that is with a happy birthday card that tells him that! Our happy birthday boyfriend cards are full of large text which declare your feelings. It’s easy to edit the message and write whatever you want to say. You can change the size, style or color of the text.
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Our aim is the same as yours; to ensure that your boyfriend has the best day possible on this special occasion.
Keep romance alive
Our designs have been created with trendy backgrounds and colors and romance in mind. This is such a happy occasion and your happy birthday boyfriend card should just be the start of it. It’s the perfect time to try penning a poem or dialling up the cute birthday messages for your boyfriend.
Including romantic birthday wishes for him will make him feel loved on his special day. Add images of happy couples cuddling or kissing, which will look fab on your happy birthday boyfriend card. Romantic images for social media use are always received well too.
But the best relationships are the ones where you have fun together, so use humor. Your birthday wishes for your boyfriend can be funny as well as heartfelt. Our funny messages and images are sure to raise a laugh and get the day off to a perfect start.
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