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25 birthday message ideas that sound like you

Stuck on what to write? Pick a message below, tweak a word or two, and send it as a surprise page that opens at the exact moment you choose: midnight, breakfast or when the cake comes out.

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For a best friend

Another year of you, and the world is better for it. Here's to the laughs, the late nights and everything still to come.
Happy birthday to the person who knows all my secrets and still picks up the phone. Love you, always.
We've been friends for so long I can't remember life before you. I don't want to. Happy birthday!
Cheers to another trip around the sun. You make every year better just by being in it.
If I could give you one thing today, it would be the ability to see yourself the way I see you. Happy birthday.

For your partner

Happy birthday to my favorite person, my best decision and my home. I love you more every year.
I tried to find a gift as wonderful as you. Impossible. So here are a few memories instead.
Every birthday with you is my favorite one yet. Here's to growing older together.
You make ordinary days feel like holidays. Happy birthday, my love.
Thank you for being born. Seriously. My life is so much better because you're in it.

For mum or dad

Happy birthday to the person who taught me everything that matters. I'm so lucky you're mine.
You gave me roots and wings. Today I just want to give you a big hug. Happy birthday!
No matter how old I get, you're still the first person I want to call. Happy birthday.
Thank you for every packed lunch, every lift and every time you believed in me. Happy birthday.
The best parts of me come from you. Have the most wonderful birthday.

For a colleague

Happy birthday from the whole team! Thanks for making Mondays bearable. Cake is in the kitchen at 4.
Wishing you a brilliant birthday and a year as great as the work you do.
Happy birthday to the colleague who always has a solution, a snack and a smile.
Hope your birthday is full of good news and zero meetings.
Happy birthday! Thanks for being the best part of the office.

Short and funny

Happy birthday! You're not old, you're vintage.
Another year older, still cooler than me. Unfair. Happy birthday!
Age is just a number. In your case, a pretty big one. Happy birthday!
Don't count the candles, just enjoy the glow. Happy birthday!
I got you this surprise because you already have everything. Including me. You're welcome.

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