Oyewole Folarin loves writing greeting-card messages and helping others find the words they need for life's special moments.
Being in a long-distance relationship can be fulfilling. It also means that you have to get creative with how you express your love—be it platonic or romantic—to the person that you care about. Your brother might be deployed. Your girlfriend might be studying abroad. Your son might be visiting family on the other side of the country. Your wife might be off on a business trip. If you want to make sure that your loved one feels important and loved on their birthday despite the distance, these original messages will help convey your deep affection and fondness for that special someone.
The Best Birthday Wishes for a Long-Distance Romantic Partner
Use these to inspire your card or note's wording:
• My love for you is like nothing I've ever experienced before. I hope you have a wonderful and memorable birthday party.
• You brought light into my life when I was surrounded by darkness. Happy birthday, and thank you for making our long-distance relationship work. I'm so glad that I get to keep you in my life.
• It’s a miracle that our relationship grows stronger and stronger each day despite the miles separating us. On your [insert year] birthday, I wish you nothing but happiness, love, and good health, my love.
• Many couples seem to regret getting into long-distance relationships. Ours has withstood the test of time; it brings both of us so much joy and hope. You are wonderful. Happy birthday, darling. I'm looking forward to celebrating many more years with you!
• I am pleased and honored to have an awesome, caring, and loving partner like you by my side.
• Thank you for giving me more than enough. Have a fantastic birthday!
• Honey, thank you for being my attentive partner. Your compassionate heart always makes me feel loved and cared for. You are my pride, and I’m always proud of you. Happy birthday!
• Thank you for your maturity and for making me feel comfortable.
• Happy [insert year] birthday to my soulmate!
• It’s amazing that you're [age] now; it feels like it was only yesterday that we started our journey together. I feel proud to have someone as caring and sweet as you in my life. Enjoy the cool breeze over there.
• The miles apart don’t really matter if we truly love each other. I will remain by your side forever. Just imagine a kiss and hug from me on your birthday!
• Happy birthday to my handsome, tall, good-looking, kissable, faultless, cheerful, romantic, and amazing boyfriend.
• Let me spoil you a little with innumerable kisses from afar. I love you so much. I'll have even more kisses for you next time I see you.
• I hate being far away from you. And I know how painful it is not having me by your side on your special day. Let me say it again: each time we are far apart, my love for you only grows stronger. Happy birthday!
• Thousands of miles apart cannot change the romantic feelings I have for you. My heart cannot seem to let you walk away. Have a fun birthday party and enjoy your day!
• I promise to keep falling for you over and over again no matter how many miles separate us. Here’s wishing you a memorable birthday!
• Saying goodbye to someone you love is heartbreaking—even if the absence is temporary. Ever since you left, I have been missing your warm lips and gentle touch. I will do whatever I can to spend my life with you. Have a fantastic birthday!
• Happy [insert year] birthday to the queen of my heart. I hope you have the happiest birthday ever!
• Happy birthday! The love I feel for you still burns passionately in my heart. You have my heart's full attention. I hope you have a magnificent birthday, my love.
• You are one of the few things that makes me smile. No matter how far away we are, your beaming face is forever engraved in my eyes. Happy birthday!
• My heart hurts so much without my soulmate by my side. I wish you a wonderful birthday, and hope that you return soon!
• Being far away from you hurts so much. Without you close to me, I believe that my heart will remain sorrowful forever. I crave the day that you return to my arms.
• No one could ever replace your place in my heart. I hope you have a wonderful birthday.
• The distance between us might seem scary, but if you look back, you will realize that our long-distance relationship is strong and healthy. Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday to someone that my heart beats for!
• I’m missing someone who is far away. My body is just too cold, and I think you know the reason for the coldness. Happy birthday to the [guy/girl] I love!
• I feel like the distance between us has helped us get more creative with how we express our deep, intense love for each other. I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful partner.
• I'm eager to spend the rest of my life with you. You mean the world to me, and my heart belongs to you. I hate being far away from you. Please come back soon. Happy birthday!
Birthday Messages That Work for a Long-Distance Partner or Far Away Family Member
• No matter how far apart we are, let me reassure you today that I am thinking of you. Thank you for your love and care. So much of my love is for you, wherever you are. Happy birthday!
• I just wanted you to know how much you mean to me and to thank you for your love over the years. As you celebrate your special day, I wish for your good health and happiness.
• With social media applications on my phone, I am not feeling lonely here anymore. I hope you are not having any dull moment over there. You are my heartbeat. Happy birthday and many happy returns!
• Thousands of miles are not a barrier to express how special you are to me. Happy birthday to someone I love dearly!
• Congratulations on your birthday. Next year, you will have more fun than you’re having today because I will be right there to celebrate your birthday.
• You are my pride. Happy birthday.
• I pray that we have many more birthdays to celebrate together. Thank you for putting a smile on my face.
• At [age], life is just beginning. Happy [insert year] birthday to the person I love!
• I hope you enjoy your day as much as I do here. I wish you a wonderful and memorable birthday!
• I look forward to celebrating your next birthday with you. Many happy returns of the day!
What Should I Text My Long-Distance Loved One?
• I love waking up to texts from you.
• Hearing from you warms my heart and makes me smile.
• If your day is half as awesome as you, it's going to be a stellar day.
• I can't wait to hear about your day later.
• How did I get so lucky?
• Few people get to experience love like this in their lifetime. I'm elated that I do!
• I love that you're the last person I talk to every night and the first person I speak to every morning.
• Distance certainly doesn't make me any less fond of you.
• I think my face is going to hurt from grinning so hard when you come home.
• I'm immensely proud of all of the work that we've put into us.
• I'm a smitten kitten.
• I think my heart is going to burst with joy when you come home.
• The day I get to see you again can't come soon enough.
• Every single second I spend with you is absolutely magical.
• I want to tell you every single thing I love about you in excruciating detail. Got a lifetime to listen?
• Want to help me figure out how to make this long-distance thing into a close-distance one?
• To be totally transparent: I am wildly in love with you.
• Come kiss me!
• After weathering this long-distance experience, I don't think anything is ever going to phase us.
• Time moves a lot more quickly now that I know when I'm seeing you next.
• I can't wait until I'm in your arms again.
• Your smile lights up my world.
Questions & Answers
Question: Can long distance relationships really work?
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Question: Can I send him a special happy birthday message?
Answer: Yes, you can. Birthdays are one of the special occasions to remember and imagine your past with your loved one. It is a perfect opportunity to remind him how much you care about him and let him know how important he is to you. It is always a good idea to make him feel special, loved, and appreciated on their big day. Even if you are a bit late to send thoughtful messages to him on their special day, you can still send a belated birthday message. Writing a perfect message to convey your feelings can be quite challenging, but it is better than none. I remember a poll I included in one of my articles asking readers “how would you feel if your loved one forgot to send birthday wishes to you?” Of the 303 respondents, 62% of them replied that they would feel sad if their loved one did not wish them a happy birthday. So, sending a birthday message to him would give you the opportunity to express your sincere gratitude and good wishes which make the receiver feel happy and great.
Maria on May 05, 2022:
Happy birthday to my son at 40 years old who has stopped speaking to me for over a year now. I want to tell him just how much he means to me and wish him Every Happiness his heart can hold, but I am not sure how he will receive it. Can you help?
Vanessa on February 14, 2022:
happy birthday my love
Sel on November 10, 2022:
Happy birthday to my dearest Czar love you with all my being ...
TeeNa on October 18, 2022:
Happy Birthday to the man of my dreams
Lolade on May 24, 2022:
Happy birthday to my soulmate. I love you
Munna on October 29, 2022:
I love you my love happy birthday to you
When someone turns 21 years old, they officially become an adult in most countries, earning the right to do all things that a proper adult does.
They become old enough to start building a life of their own, to move out of the family home, to work overseas, to get married to the person they love, and to have children of their own.
It's a very important birthday that most parents both look forward to and dread. Sons and daughters will be leaving the nest to spread their wings, and nothing will be the same again.
But 21st birthdays are also very fun and exciting because they mark a special milestone in a person's life. Suddenly one will realize that there are so many possibilities.
Every choice or decision that you make now can affect the rest of your life. Which is why you should send that 21-year-old you hold dear a very special 21st birthday message.
Happy 21st Birthday – Quotes and Messages
You're no longer a teenager, that’s for sure. Welcome to the world of adults, and I hope you like it here. It’s not always as cool as it sounds. There’s a lot of wondering and second guessing before finally succeeding. There’s a lot of tears before finally finding true love. And there’s a lot of trial and error before finding something that truly works. Still, being an adult gives you a happiness like no other. I hope you have the time of your life! Happy 21st birthday!
You've been warned. Your life is about to pick up speed and take you on an exhilarating ride. Make sure that your seatbelt's on because it’s going to get crazy. Expect plenty of twists and turns and highs and lows. Hold on tight and don’t let go. Make sure that you also enjoy every second of the journey! Happy 21st birthday!
The first 21 years of your life flew by in a blur. I wish that you will enjoy and take your time with the next 21 years. Enjoy every moment and live your life in your own terms. Happy 21st birthday!
You only turn 21 once. I hope that this day turns out to be more wonderful than you expected. My only birthday wish for you is for all your dreams and wishes to come true. I love you! Happy 21st birthday.
Happy 21st birthday! Has it really been 21 years already? Time has really flown by. I wish you nothing but the best things in life. You know that I will always be here for you for anything. You will always have a friend in me. I hope that you have a wonderful birthday celebration today. Let the good times roll!
I know that you will be rocking your twenties because you slayed your teenage years. This is the decade of your life where you will learn a lot of things through experience. Don’t be afraid to try. Don’t be afraid to go after your heart and chase after your dreams. I will always be here to guide you. I love you, kiddo. Happy 21st birthday!
Happy 21st Birthday Funny Quotes
May your 21st birthday be a celebration filled with unsound decisions followed by a morning of embarrassment, horror, and regret. That's the only epic way you can celebrate your 21st. Happy birthday, brother!
You can now officially retire your fake ID! You are finally 21 years old. Let the party begin! Happy 21st birthday!
Many years from now, you will look back to this birthday and remember that this is the birthday that you blacked out and remembered nothing. Happy 21st birthday!
I heard that it's your birthday. Let’s go out and get drunk and make poor life choices! Happy 21st birthday!
I wish that your walk home from the party will be more appealing than your walk when you were still a baby. Happy 21st birthday!
Who would’ve thought that it would take 21 years to perfect a person like you? Cheers to 21 years of life. Happy 21stbirthday!
Now that you’re 21, let me remind you that just because you’re of legal age doesn’t mean you stop doing stupid things. It’s actually the other way around! Happy 21st birthday!
Twenty-one is what happens to you when you suddenly start paying for everything with your own money. Happy 21st birthday!
Now that you’ve just turned 21, let the countdown for your 30th birthday begin. Just nine years to go! Happy 21st birthday!
Some things will never change. Even if you're turning 21 today, that doesn’t mean you'll stop wanting cake, clowns, magic shows, and party favors at your birthday parties! Happy 21st birthday!
I'm so happy that you're turning 21. Now you can finally pay for your own drinks! Happy 21st birthday!
Happy 21st Birthday from Dad
On your birthday, my dearest daughter, I wish that you will live your life to the fullest, that you will always find reasons to smile, that you will always have something to laugh about, and that you will love someone like there's no more tomorrow. I wish you nothing but the best in life. I love you so much. Happy 21st birthday!
I wish that you will always be happy and healthy, and that you will never be afraid to take on the challenges of life. Being 21 means that you are ready to go out into the real world, armed with all the things you have learned in the past twenty years. It’s alright to feel lost and afraid. I felt the same way when I was your age. The important thing is that you overcome the fear and just try! I love you so much. I’m proud of you. Happy 21st birthday!
My wish for you is that your life becomes everything that you dreamit will be. I wish that you will always have big and beautiful dreams, and the passion and determination to make them come true. I pray that your worries will remain small, and that no matter where you are and no matter what you do, I pray that you know somebody loves you. I will always be right here for you, my dearest child. I love you. Happy 21st birthday!
As you turn 21 years old, there are many lessons that you will learn. The next few years will be fun, exciting, and challenging. You will mess up, sooner or later. No matter how careful and smart you are, you will mess up sooner or later. And that's perfectly okay! That doesn’t mean the end of the world for you. You just need to learn and do it all over again. Don’t ever forget that we're on the same team. Your mom and I will never leave your side. Just allow yourself to make mistakes because this is how you will truly learn! We love you so much, champ! Happy 21st birthday!
To my dearest son, I want you to know that I love you for the wonderful little boy that you were, for the strong and kind young man that you are now, and the incredible son that I know you will always be. Never stop reaching for your dreams. Never stop making others happy. Never stop making us proud. We love you, son!
I wish I could teach you all the things that I know now. I wish I could show you everything that I've seen and everywhere that I've been. I wish I could stop bad things from happening. I wish I could protect you every step of the way so that you will not feel pain, heartbreak, or disappointment. I wish that I could do everything for you so that you will never experience hardships and struggles. But that's not how life is meant to be lived. I need to let you go into the real world and let you experience all these things firsthand. This is how you become strong, brave, and wise. I can only give you the love and support that you need. I love you, and you will always have my love. Happy 21st birthday!
Happy 21st Birthday from Mom
Now that you’re officially an adult, allow me to feel a little sad that my baby girl is now truly a grown woman. I have taken care of you for the past twenty years, so I hope you understand that it’s going to be a bit hard for me to turn off the switch just like that. It’s not going to be the same now that you will have a house of your own, far away from me, and in a different time zone. But I’m also very excited for you! This is just the beginning of many wonderful things. I love you, and I miss you already. Happy 21st birthday!
Your birthday is a reminder of how much God loves me, because He gave me the most wonderful son in the world. You make me so proud, honey. I am so proud of the man that you have grown up to be. Continue flying high, and keep inspiring people with your kindness and generosity. So many great things are in store for you. I love you so much. Happy 21st birthday.
You will always be my adorable little girl. You will always be the little girl who couldn’t be away from me for too long. I’m so proud whenever I look at you because you have grown into this beautiful, smart, and confident young woman. Always bring your sunshine with you wherever you go. I’m so excited for you as you make your way into the real world. It’s going to be a fun and unforgettable ride. Happy 21st birthday!
As you become an official adult, I just want you to know that I have never loved another human being the way that I love you. I carried you in my belly for 9 months, so that gives me the right to love you like crazy! Always remember that you are stronger than you feel, braver than you think, and smarter than anyone else. You are the most beautiful gift I have ever received. I love you so much. Happy 21st birthday!
I will always be your mom first and friend second. I will drive you crazy with my wisdom. I will get to know all your friends, and I will stalk you and follow you around if need be. I will do all these things because I am your mother, and I love you so much. I know that you're a good and responsible daughter, but not everyone around you is. You will never find another person who loves you more. So just please let me have no reason to stalk you and hunt you down. Happy 21st birthday, sweetheart!
You are my child, but I don’t know if you have any idea how much you mean to me. I know that I may not always be the world's best mother, but I do my best to love and take care of you. You are the first thing that comes to my mind each morning, and the last thing that I pray for at night. I'm so proud that you are my son. I love you so much, and I will keep loving you more and more. I hope you have the most wonderful time with your friends. Take care. Please don’t do something stupid or illegal, okay? Happy 21st birthday!
Inspiring Happy 21st Birthday
Don’t be so pressured or stressed about being an adult now. Savor each moment of this year and just have fun. Explore, learn, and enjoy to your heart’s content. I wish you all the wonderful things in this world. Happy 21st birthday!
The last 21 years have been amazing, and they all went by in a blur. I’m so proud of the person that you have grown up to be. But there’s still a lot of growing up to do. Don’t worry because the next few years will be quite interesting. Slow down when you need to and enjoy every single bit of it.
You’re no longer a kid but it doesn’t mean that you should quit having fun altogether. I wish that your 21st birthday is as wonderful as you. Have the best birthday!
This is the age where you will have more responsibilities, where you will get a real job, and where you might even meet the person you will spend the rest of your life with. The possibilities are endless. It’s the best age to be so be very excited! Have a wonderful 21st birthday!
Here’s wishing that your 21st birthday brings you so much love, laughter, and happiness. May you be surrounded by your friends and loved ones as you blow out your birthday candles. May the very best of luck be yours in everything that you do. Happy birthday!
I may not be able to give you the best and most expensive birthday present. But my present comes from the heart, and my birthday wish is a promise of love, happiness, and support today and all the days after your life. I love you and happy 21st birthday!
Now that you’re 21, you’re probably going to demand for your independence right away. You’ve got all the right to do so but never lose sight of just how you got here. Don’t forget the love and support of your family. Remember that even if you’re 21 now, it doesn’t mean that we will stop looking out for you and taking care of you. We love you! Happy 21st birthday!
May God bless you today and every day of your life. I wish you an unforgettable 21st birthday!
Being 21 is a big deal. It means that you have survived your teenage years and proven to the world you are a smart, strong, and responsible adult. Have a wonderful 21st birthday!
On your 21st birthday, I wish that you have more dreams than memories, more opportunities than regrets, more determination than luck, more good friends than acquaintances, and more love than uncertainties. May you have all the best things in this world. Happy birthday!
Happy 21st birthday! You do realize that it’s become legal for you to do some of the stupid things you’ve been doing since you were sixteen, right? I hope you have a great birthday celebration.
Turning 21 is the coolest thing ever! You can do whatever you want whenever and wherever. But it also means that you need to start earning your own money to make that possible. Happy 21st birthday!
I wish you all the nicest things that life can bring not only on your birthday but every day of your life. I hope you have a terrific 21st birthday!
I hope that this day brings you lots of love and happiness. Now that you’re 21, live your life to the fullest. Be brave and adventurous but never reckless. Remember that you’re only 21 once! Happy 21st birthday!
Final Thoughts
However, when the beers are empty and the party is over, it’s also time to think about the future and what you plan to do with it!
Hopefully, these warm and loving Happy 21st messages will hit home and stick!
I run this blog to bring light and joy to people across the world. When I am not coming up with new wishes and quotes I enjoy walking my dog with my husband Max and I also sing in our local gospel choir. If you like my website the best compliment you can give me is to share it with your friends and family. Thanks so much for reading, sharing, tweeting and pinning all my work! Carol xx