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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 . .
Celebrating the people in our lives who have made an impact on us shouldn't need a designated day on the calendar. And while dads and moms deserve every bit of pampering and festivities they receive on Father's Day and Mother's Day, stepparents deserve their equal share of the love. After all, being a stepparent isn't easy! Jonathan Van Ness sums it up perfectly: “When someone takes you on as their own when you’re not biologically their own, I think is really special...[My stepdad] didn’t have to raise me. He wanted to.”
If you're unable to thank your stepdad in person for all he's done for you this year, that doesn't mean you can't still celebrate his achievements! Send him a special gift or card with a heartfelt message. Anyone who grew up in a blended family knows it can be both challenging and rewarding trying to navigate complicated stepparent/stepchildren relationships. This Father’s Day, let your stepdad know how much he means to you with these inspiring stepdad quotes—or choose from Father's Day quotes, father-daughter quotes, or father-son quotes.
We guarantee that he'll appreciate a handmade card that shows him how much you appreciate the way he treated you as his own from day one. Want a few funnier options? Check out our favorite dad jokes! Now on to the stepdad quotes.
Jonathan Van Ness
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“When someone takes you on as their own when you’re not biologically their own, I think is really special...[My stepdad] didn’t have to raise me. He wanted to.”
Justin Timberlake
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“My stepdad is probably the greatest man I’ve ever known. The best advice I’ve ever been given was when he told me to enjoy my life, because one day I’m not going to be as agile as I am now.”
Jim Valvano
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“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me.”
Frederick Buechner
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“You can kiss your family and friends goodbye and put miles between you, but...you carry them with you in your heart, your mind, your stomach, because you do not just live in a world but a world lives in you.”
Delia Ephron
“If you are a stepparent, rush right out and get yourself a dog. Because it’s very nice to have someone in the house that loves you.”
Flea
“I got my love of jazz from my stepfather, who was a jazz musician.”
Antoine-François Prévost
“The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature.”
Isabel Allende
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"My father left when I was three, and I have no memory of him. The most significant male figures in my life were my grandfather, in whose house I lived during the first 10 years of my childhood, and later my stepfather."
Bruce Linton
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"Becoming a father is a challenge to any man's psyche and there is a fundamental reorganization that you cannot avoid when you begin this journey."
Unknown
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"A dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again."
Valerie J. Lewis Coleman
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Unknown
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"A child cannot have too many people who love them and want to help them succeed."
Unknown
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"A stepparent is so much more than just a parent: They made the choice to love when they didn't have to."
Brian Urlacher
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"My mom is my heart. But my stepdad was my role model, the hardest working man I ever knew."
Wade Boggs
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"Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad, and that's why I call you dad, because you are so special to me. You taught me the game and you taught me how to play it right."
Al Hodson
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"The only steps in this house are the stair steps and the only half in this house is the half & half creamer."
Abraham Lincoln
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"No man stands taller than when he stoops to help a child."
Unknown
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"A stepfather means so many things... an understanding heart, a source of strength, and of support, right from the very start."
Unknown
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"A good stepparent can literally turn the life of a child around."
Ray Johnson
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"It takes a strong man to accept somebody else's children and step up to the plate another man left on the table."
Tom Wolfe
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"He adopted a role called being a father so that his child would have something mythical and infinitely important: a protector."
Justin Ricklefs
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"The power of a dad in a child’s life is unmatched."
Margaret Truman
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"It’s only when you grow up and step back from him—or leave him for your own home—it’s only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it."
Johann Schiller
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"It's not flesh and blood but the heart that makes us father and son."
Ashley Stock, The Stepdad
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“He never treated me like I was a package deal. I wasn’t a burden in his eyes, I was a bonus.”
Unknown
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“Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a stepdad.”
Dave Willis
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"Family isn’t defined only by last names or by blood; it’s defined by commitment and by love.”
Azriel Johnson
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“Stepparents are not around to replace a biological parent, rather to augment a child's life experience.”
Tony Gaskins
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“Any man can help make a child, but it takes a special man to help raise a child."
Gerardo Campbell
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“My stepdad may not have given me life, but he sure has made my life better."
Sarah Dessen, Lock and Key
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“Family isn’t something that’s supposed to be static, or set. It’s always evolving, turning into something else.”
Johann Schiller
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"It's not flesh and blood, but the heart that makes us father and son."
Barack Obama
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"Any fool can have a child. That doesn't make you a father. It's the courage to raise a child that makes you a father."
Brad Paisley, Didn’t Have to Be
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“Lookin' back all I can say about all the things he did for me is I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be.”
Unknown
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“We aren’t ‘step,’ we aren’t ‘half,’ we’re just family.”
Michael J. Fox
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“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.”
Sigmund Freud
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“I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.”
Leigh Anne Tuohy
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“Families don’t have to match. You don’t have to look like someone else to love them.”
Unknown
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“Family not by birth but by good fortune, I’m so lucky to have you in my life.”
Matthew L. Jacobson
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“Behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed first."
Unknown
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"A stepparent is so much more than just a parent; they made the choice to love when they didn't have to."
Barbara Bush
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“To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there.”
Unknown
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“Fatherhood requires love, not DNA.”
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