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Stumped on what to write in a happy birthday card for your ex? Read on for wishes and quotes that will inspire you to write a heartfelt message.
It's only normal to be at a loss for words when wishing an ex a happy birthday, but with these example birthday wishes, it will be easy to churn out heartfelt messages.
If you are still friends with your ex and you want to wish them a happy birthday, feel free to take ideas and inspiration from these messages, quotes, and happy birthday wishes for ex-girlfriends and ex-boyfriends.
Happy Birthday Messages for an Ex-Girlfriend
• How can I forget a birthday I celebrated for so many years? Things may have changed between us, but my feelings of affection toward you haven't. Happy birthday!
• Here's a toast to all your lovely birthdays that we've celebrated together. It doesn't matter whether I am still in your life or not—I will always wish you many more splendid birthdays to come.
• I was so lucky to be with a woman like you. You’ll always have a place in my heart. Happy birthday!
• Nothing can take away from the wonderful times we spent together. We have both moved on with our lives, but I’ll never forget you. Happy birthday!
• As I close my eyes to bring back all the lovely memories of the times we've shared together, a smile comes to my face. May you see wonderful and joyous times ahead. Here's wishing you a very happy birthday!
• You're an amazing person—never forget that! You deserve the best on your birthday. Have a great one!
• Happy birthday to the girl who used to be my whole world but will forever hold a special place in my heart. I wish you all the best!
• I’ll never forget all the wonderful times we spent together. We always had an amazing time celebrating your birthday. Here’s hoping you will continue the tradition—happy birthday!
• I have seen you turn into a more mature and beautiful person with every passing birthday. May this one also bring you lots of happiness and wisdom. Happy birthday!
• You will always be an amazing woman, regardless of your relationship status. I’m honored to have been your boyfriend for the time that I was. Happy birthday!
• I can proudly say I've celebrated many of your birthdays with you, and I've seen you grow into a stronger woman every year. This year, may you add one more feather of success in your cap. Happy birthday!
• Life and times move on, but the happy memories of times spent with you will remain permanently etched in my heart. I hope you have a great birthday!
• I have no regrets about our past and wish you all the best moving forward. Happy birthday!
• Although we are not together anymore, I have no qualms in accepting that I spent the most beautiful moments of my life with you. I hope your birthday showers pixie dust on you, with which you can fulfill all your dreams!
It's hard to find the words to say happy birthday to an ex-boyfriend.
Happy Birthday Messages for an Ex-Boyfriend
• Let's set our differences aside on your birthday and celebrate all the good times we’ve shared together. Happy birthday, babe. May each birthday celebration be bigger, grander, and better!
• I hate calling you my ex-boyfriend, but I’m glad we’re still friends. Happy birthday, my dear friend!
• Exes are not meant to forgotten but should be cherished. Here's wishing one of my close friends a great birthday!
• I won't settle for anything less than a party and drinks tonight! Happy birthday!
• It only takes the strongest of friendship bonds to wish you a great life ahead, despite our fallout. And after the topsy-turvy times that we've been through, I am proud to say that you are still one of my best friends. Happy birthday and have a great year ahead!
• Happy birthday to the man who broke my heart! Just kidding! I hope you have a wonderful birthday, my dear friend.
• I hope this message puts a smile on your face. We may not be together anymore, but you’re too sweet of a person to ignore on your birthday. I hope you have a great one!
• People may come and go, but an ex is forever! Happy birthday!
• Here's to our many years of great companionship. From this birthday onward, we'll celebrate great years of friendship together. Here's wishing you a very special and happy birthday!
• I hope that the best years of your life are yet to come. May you have a roller coaster of a life ahead—happy birthday!
• I used to treat you on every birthday of yours. Things have changed between us this year, but that doesn't mean I can’t say happy birthday. May you have a great birthday and an amazing life ahead!
• We aren’t together anymore but we will always be friends. Happy birthday to my dear friend!
Surprise your ex with a cute quote inside of a birthday card.
Funny and Cute Quotes for Your Ex-Girlfriend or Ex-Boyfriend's Birthday
• “Every birthday is a gift. Every day is a gift.” - Aretha Franklin
• “Today you are you! That is Truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!” - Dr. Seuss
• “You don’t get older, you get better.” - Shirley Bassey
• “Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.” - Plautus
• “The way I see it, you should live every day like it’s your birthday.” - Paris Hilton
• “A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman’s birthday but never remembers her age.” - Robert Frost
• "There is still no cure for the common birthday." - John Glenn
• “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” - Mark Twain
• “It takes a long time to grow young.” - Pablo Picasso
• “Our birthdays are feathers in the broad wing of time.” - Jean Paul Richter
random on August 23, 2022:
even though she cheated on me but for some reason my love is still strong for her. tonight will be her bd, i will unblock her probably for the last time in my life and wish her, i may never see the next year bd but she dont know about my medical condition so it might give her a joy for life...
Jilani on August 16, 2022:
Wish you many more happy returns of the day
Alaisri on August 10, 2022:
Happy birthday
Sanju boraik on August 09, 2022:
Birthday wise Ex
Helium flame on July 31, 2022:
Happy birthday to my ex
Abdur Rehman on July 18, 2022:
Three days ahead is my ex birthday.
Today i am still strong toward her, reason is that my love for her is very strong. By knowing this that i cant wish her by texting or by face but this time i am visiting these BD cards due to my Love.
Hezron on June 08, 2022:
Happy birthday CHARITY it your day enjoy to the fullest
hana on June 08, 2022:
Today is my ex boyfriend birthday and i just want to say happy birthday to him but idk how?
Grace Zulu on May 31, 2022:
Lee on May 26, 2022:
Nice Post
Youssef on May 14, 2022:
Today's my ex's birthday (15 of may) wish she'll like what i prepared for her
Lioni on May 11, 2022:
2 days ahead is my ex birthday
Ava on May 08, 2022:
My ex’s birthday is near but we broke up less than a month ago, so I still don't know. Should I celebrate her birthday or not?
Tom on April 28, 2022:
This is a super selfish way of saying things! Please guys don’t do that. An ex birthday is their day, not our to come be annoying with stupid selfish sentence with more “I” than “you” in it
Madutch on April 21, 2022:
Today is my ex's birthday, though i still have strong towards her. Wishing her a prosperous years ahead.
Aman on March 20, 2022:
Today is my Girlfriend birthday. Today her is very miss u. Happy birthday
Arundev on March 20, 2022:
Hey ,manisa...if you are reading this message I just want to tell you...pata nai q tum mujhe chod ke Jane ke baad bhi..q tumhe itna Pasand karta Hu ..tum mere life me wapas aanai paoge ye pata he...kya Kami hogai..mere pyar me...anyway today is your birthday...bas khus raho tum..pata nai tum mujhe Yaad rakhe ho ya nai..but mere liye tum important person the aur rahoge...sayad Mera pyar bahot strong he Jo tumhe bhula nai sakta...khus raho...you broke my heart still me bas thank you kehna chanhunga tumhe..mere life me Aaye tum..wo do pal Jo sath me the .bahot Kuch sikhne hasaye mujhe...and phir..ab tum nai ho bas Kuch photo aur tumhare Yaade he... bhagwan ko itna mangta Hu...ki tum khus raho hamesa..ache raho.. tumhare parents ,dada sab ache rahe...and Kisi ke Dil mat dukhana..ache ho tum...ache raho..bas itna kehna he...I love you and I miss you.tori
Harish on March 11, 2022:
I hate calling you my ex girl freind
But we're glad still forever
Happy birthday
Mehboob Nadaf on January 11, 2022:
12/1/2020
Today is my ex gf birthday. I m feeling like to tlk with har. But i don't want to make har mood off on har birthday.
Udoy on December 28, 2022:
Happy birthday Aishi
Armaan jeet sing on November 28, 2022:
Happy birthday janudii (annu) God bless uhh nd missing you ❤️
Puja on November 01, 2022:
Happy birthday puja
Babu.. on October 28, 2022:
For my bff.. Half girlfriend
I feel very comfortable when I'm with her..
If I Said I love the way she breath. She is best part of my life.. Unfortunately We are not together.
I missed her every single Second..
And yea I'm hear..
Asif on October 26, 2022:
27 / 10 / 2022
Today is her birthday. But really i dont wanna text her anymore. But why i came up looking birthday wishes for a lady who left me over 2 years
Trisha Nale on September 27, 2022:
Surojit on July 22, 2022:
Its ur birthday today... I miss you Betu...i want to talk to you once..but mind says 'no'
Admin is Stupid on June 17, 2022:
All of the wishes you mention doesn't fit for an ex.
Good luck fooling people.
Soyer on May 01, 2022:
My ex boyfriends birthday is coming up and its bin weird and difficult bc i miss him but i don't think he does,miss me and i want him back but i don't now what to do and he seems like he doesn't care when ever i text him,i don't text him often bc of it we r stranger now and i feel if i do sum special he won't give me a response i want he'll probably say thxs but ik just wanted to rant lol sorry.
Sarfaraj on April 23, 2022:
My Ex girl birthday is tomorrow on 24tH April... Felling shy to wish coz we've not been talking since we broke up last 2 years ago on August and I want to wish her stay happy in his life... Love you
Loicaz on March 02, 2022:
My ex boyfriend's birthday will be on 4th of march...feeling nervous all way up coz we've not been talking since we broke up last year on august and i want to wish him the very best in his life!
Pinu on February 13, 2022:
I miss you so much da my lover name is Ugin. He is only for me who is the reason for my happiness and sadness
Daniel Oscar on February 13, 2022:
My Ex girl birthday is tomorrow 14th Feb I'm so shy to send her my wishes
Can't just believe this is happening now
Palig on February 10, 2022:
He said thatt i’ll be his last one but... he was my loverr and noww ex lover and still now i love him cant put another boy above himm
Philip Johnson on December 30, 2022:
My girlfriend birthday is on 1st January. She told me to move on in life. This gave me the chance to find another
Dave on September 05, 2022:
Be careful using any of these that talk about your heart. My ex told me I was being inappropriate and to desist from sending birthday messages in the future!
Michael Ireland on July 31, 2022:
My ex girlfriend she birthday in August 18th Ada baker from fishpond message to her birthday what I say her birthday what next step
Arvind on August 04, 2022:
Dear those days u were my Lover,
But Now u became my Ex lover . .
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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