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 oneâs birthday.
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⢠Romantic messages
⢠Short and sweet messages
⢠Ideas for something funny
Examples:
⢠Early days
⢠Long-term love
⢠fiancÊ/ fiancÊe
⢠Life partner
⢠Long distance love
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!
⢠Thereâs 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 oneâs face with a funny birthday message such as:
⢠Congratulations on becoming another year older- shame itâs not wiser!
⢠Happy birthday to the only person to ever laugh at my jokes.
⢠Itâs 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 partnerâs 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 â 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.
Hereâs 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 letâs celebrate!
Love you always.
Fabulous fiancĂŠ/ fiancĂŠe
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 fiancĂŠ/ fiancĂŠe
Hereâs to many more happy birthdays together!
I am so lucky that you are choosing to become a grown-up with me and I canât 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 partnerâs birthday â 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 otherâs 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
Itâs 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 â 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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There are many types of guys: macho guys, hipster guys, smart guys, nice guys, funny guys, and of course, hot guys. But no matter what type of guy we're talking about, it's safe to say he likes being recognized on his birthday. Sure, he might claim to be too cool for birthday traditions (talking about you, hipster guy), but that's just a front.
So, what's the best way to say Happy Birthday to a male friend? It all depends on â say it with me â what type of guy it is. Here's a list of birthday wishes in a variety of styles, for dudes of all stripes.
Short
To be clear, this section isn't about short guys. It's about short birthday wishes for guys. Big difference.
⢠Happy Birthday to my best guy friend! Hope your day rocks!
⢠Best birthday wishes to one of best guys I know!
⢠Happy Bro-thday!
⢠Happy Birthday, you party animal you.
⢠Happy Birthday, Silver Fox!
⢠Another year of being an all-around awesome guy. Happy Birthday!
⢠Happy Birthday to a friendly man and a manly friend!
⢠Hope you have a man-tastic birthday!
⢠Happy Birthday to my brother from another mother!
Longer
Here are some longer birthday messages to send to a special male friend.
⢠Happy Birthday to a great guy! You do so much for others. I hope you can take some time for yourself on your big day. You deserve it as much as anyone, and more than most.
⢠Happy Birthday to one of my favorite guys! I hope your day is as awesome as you are. And yes, I know that sappy stuff makes you cringe. But we don't always get what we want for our birthday, do we?
⢠Happy Birthday to a wonderful man! As you celebrate another year, I hope you look back on your life with a sense of pride. I know your friends and family are proud of you â and rightly so.
Funny
Finally, here are some funny messages for the birthday boy.
⢠I was going to get you something special for your birthday, but then I remembered that you pride yourself on self-reliance. So get it yourself.
⢠Happy Birthday to a real swell guy! I'm sending you this ironic birthday wish because I know you're way too cool for ordinary human sentiments.
⢠Best wishes on your birthday! May you have maximum fun today, and minimum hangover tomorrow!
⢠I have two messages for you on your birthday: 1) Have a great time, 2) Don't call me for bail money.
⢠Hey Birthday Boy! Hope you're enjoying your âdistinguished-lookingâ years, because you move right to âold fartâ after this.
⢠Happy Birthday! You know, you don't look that old. But then, you don't look that young, either.
⢠How have you survived this long? Keith Richards has nothing on you. Happy Birthday!
⢠I hope the candles on your cake aren't the only things that get blown on your birthday.
Looking for more ideas? If you want to give your guy friend a ribbing about his age, consider one of these brutally funny birthday wishes.
You might be a sexagenarian
You might be a sexagenarian.
But you have the heart of a tricenarian
Despite being older
Your heart remains younger
Take delight in your new age
And enjoy your lifeâs new page
Happy 60th birthday!
âUnknown
Six decades of life
Six decades of life
You have lived so fine
There is no reason for you
To complain or whine
Your life has become
A perfect example
Of what it takes to be
An ideal role model
Happy 60th birthday!
âUnknown
Happy birthday, my love
Happy 60th birthday to my love and my wife!
Itâs hard to believe all the years we have shared in this life!
You are beautiful, intelligent and a jewel that is rare,
And you are funny and bright and a woman who really cares.
I could not have made it without you here by my side,
And I look forward to all the years we still have together as we stride
Into the future, together we will go,
I love you more each day, darling, I want you to know!
Happy 60th Birthday to my love, my wife, a woman so fair!
On your special day I want you to know just how much I care!
âTim Seeger
Today is your 60th birthday
Today is your 60th birthday.
And itâs a marvelous milestone.
I hope this day fills you with all the beautiful memories of yesterday
You have come a long way
You have covered so many glorious miles
And lit countless faces with smiles
May happiness be your companion as you celebrate this special day.
âUnknown
Hereâs to 60 more
Welcome to being 60!
Youâve reached a special point.
Some will never make it to,
But you didnât disappoint.
Youâve conquered many an obstacle.
Youâve achieved many a dream.
Youâre greying at the temples.
And your eyes still have a gleam.
Youâre entering another phase,
Itâs one youâll love the most.
An amazing time of freedom!
So Iâd like to make a toastâŚ
To a man that we all know
And who all of us adore,
Congratulations on your 60 years,
And hereâs to many more.
âUnknown
Happy 60th birthday!
Hereâs to your big day, my very special friend,
Enjoy it while itâs here
Because youâll have to wait ten years
For your next milestone year.
Thinking back on sixty, youâll
Turn back that mental clock
The grand young age will seem so nice
And seventy a shock.
"I was really limber then,"
Youâll say to everyone.
See, sixty is the prime of life
At least, from this point on.
âUnknown
Happy 60th Mommy
Even at this age
You are full of elegance
Teeming with inner beauty
That has permanence
Even at this age
You are full of verve
Your vivacity is what
You have managed to preserve
Even though one day
You will turn eighty
I want you to always
Stay like this, dear mommy
Happy 60th birthday!
âUnknown
On your Sixtieth year!
Happy Birthday to you!
On your Sixtieth year!
Itâs time to celebrate,
And to spread the cheer!
You are amazing, kind, and wise!
No one could top you even if they tried!
Happy Birthday to a special person on her 60th Birthday!
â Tim Seeger
Retirement
There are 60 candles on your cake.
What kind of wish will you make?
Are you going to soak up the sun?
Or just roam the world having fun?
No matter what you decide to do.
Just remember how much I love you.
Happy Birthday!
âUnknown
Six decade journey
An invitation to a six-decade journey,
To disclose all the details, Iâd need my attorney.
With memories of distant moments in time,
From zero to sixty, one heck of a climb.
Without you, all my joys, I could not proclaim,
For you have added, to my eternal flame.
As our inner seasons, extensively ranged,
Listening and advice we gladly exchanged.
Hope to continue on a thrilling new trip,
Bring plenty of faith onto the ship.
We wonât sail away until all are aboard,
Future experiences, click and record.
âMartin Dejnicki
Just a number
Sixty is more than just a number, you see.
Youâll also start to notice that creaky knee.
And when you drive.
People will begin to wonder if theyâll survive.
Even though your age grows yearly
But we still love you dearly.
Your eyes sparkle with that special gleam.
And youâve helped us all achieve our dream.
Because we love you the most,
I wanted to give you this little birthday boast.
â Unknown
60th birthday poem
Sixty years of life you have had to live.
Sixty years of love you have had to give.
You are a man who always keeps his word.
You listen with your heart, never leaving oneâs words unheard.
A blessing you are to all that you meet.
Kind you are to everyone, which is a difficult feat.
You are a gentleman with a beautiful soul.
You have filled my motherâs heart which was once broken but now whole.
Thank you for being a man a girl can always trust.
Thank you for showing me respect isnât a maybe, but a must.
You are a man of faith, love, and sound mind.
You are a man who holds the qualities that, in others, are hard to find.
I am beyond blessed to call you "step" dad.
As I am equally blessed to have memories of the great times weâve had.
Thanks for being you â Richard Thomas Shea.
What more can I say than, Happy Birthday!
âMeredith Chapman
Sixty, and loving it
Iâm excited and filled with pride.
As I progress and keep with lifeâs stride.
Not only was it worth the trip,
Although the journey held many tricks.
Because each one seems to bring me closer
To my dream of getting over
Every obstacle and challenge presented,
Causing me to reach sixty and to love it.
As you age, you finally see
Sixty is the place to be.
âTim Seeger
Funny 60th Birthday Poems
Make your loved oneâs birthday more special by letting them know how much you love them and what they mean to you. Also, point out all the fun they will have in their upcoming twilight years humorously, and pass on your hearty congratulations to them.
Happy 60th birthday
Being sixty is not so bad
you are still alive so just be glad
You can laugh and sing or scream with rage
And people say itâs just your age
you laugh until you need the loo
And then you pray there is no queue
you start to lose your teeth and hair
But youâre still alive, so you donât care
Life up to now is a job well done
So now youâre Sixty, itâs time for fun.
âUnknown
Happy 60th birthday
So youâre turning 60
What can I say?
You look pretty good,
Even with a touch of grey
Your eyes are still blue
Youâre still kind and mellow,
Your smile is just as infectious
Even if your teeth are yellow.
They say 60 is the new 50ish,
You say 60 is as good as gold.
But no matter how you glitter,
Your nuggets are still getting old.
âUnknown
Happy birthday, friend
Youâre still a teenager at heart,
Eating in your bed is routine,
Early-bird dinners are not your style,
Midnight pizza is more your scene.
No one has a right to call you old,
You can still pass for a middle aged,
All your parts hurt but still work,
With the right nip, tuck and dosage.
You have never looked so young,
Your head is still hairier than your ears,
Your arms donât jiggle like jello,
And zits still reduces you to tears.
Happy 60th Birthday, my friend.
âUnknown
Happy 60th Birthday, good buddy
Happy 60th birthday, good buddy.
How are you dealing with your awful debility,
lessened utility and loss of mobility?
Thereâs a strong possibility, indeed a probability
That youâll lose your virility and your desirability.
And this liability of total sterility will lead to hostility
And a sense of futility
So, today, act with agility while you still have facility,
For youâll soon reach senility and lose the ability.
No really
Thereâs no need to thank me.
What are friends for?
â Jon Bratton
You are too old yet too young
You are too old
For throwing a party
You are too young
To pass the day smugly
You are too old
To wear a birthday cap
You are too young
To celebrate within a nap
Such is the dilemma
Of being sixty
Welcome to the age
Of perplexity
âUnknown
Become a big boy
You have finally
Become a big boy
Letâs raise a toast
To this happiness and joy
Now you can say
That you are mature
About that, even though
We are not yet too sure
But all this doesnât matter
For when you are sixty
You can behave like a child
As carefree as you can be.
Happy 60th birthday!
âUnknown
Turning 60 feels
There are many benefits
Of turning sixty
You can become forgetful
Or careless and sloppy
Without having any worry
Of being criticized
That is the reason sixty
It is an age which is so prized.
Happy 60th birthday.
âUnknown
Forever Adventurous
May your soul be
Forever adventurous
May your state of mind be
Always joyous
May your inner beauty be
Free of wrinkles
May your spirit be
Free of crinkles
Happy 60th birthday!
âUnknown
On the momentous occasion of the 60th birthday, it is a great time to check back on those good days. Knowing a person who is celebrating their special day deserves a befitting birthday wish. Remind the person how vital their birthday is to you and send them heartfelt wishes that suit their personality.