It can be so tricky to know what to write inside a birthday card for a friend, especially if they are a long-distance friend or you can't be together to celebrate, but don't panic, we've got your back! Whether you want to write a heartfelt, special birthday message, or you'd rather keep it light-hearted and funny, we've got birthday message ideas for you.
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Funny Birthday Messages for Friends
- My presence in your life is a gift in itself. You're welcome, and happy birthday!
- Happy birthday! Remember to count the blessings, not the wrinkles.
- Remember to smile awkwardly as everyone sings you "Happy Birthday" today!
- Congratulations on reaching an age where your back goes out more than you do! Happy birthday!
- You know you’re getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.
- Happy birthday! May your wrinkles be outnumbered by your laughter lines!
- Older? Definitely. Wiser? …mmm debatable. Happy Birthday!
- I can’t figure out if life is passing us by or trying to run us over. Happy Birthday!
- No matter how old you get, thank goodness I’ll always be younger.
- It’s scientifically proven that people who have more birthdays live longer.
- Welcome to middle age, when happy hour is naptime. Happy Birthday!
- Birthdays are the universe’s way of telling us to eat more cake.
Thoughtful Messages for Best Friends
- I knew you’d always be part of my life from the day we met. Thank you for being a wonderful friend.
- Friends are the family you get to choose. Happy birthday to my best friend.
- On your birthday, I want to thank you for the countless adventures, memories, and laughter we’ve shared together.
- Cheers to many, many more years of celebrating your birthday together!
- Happy Birthday! I hope your day is filled with cake, wine and all things fine! Love you lots xxx
- I hope all of your Birthday wishes come true today! You deserve it!
- Happy Birthday to the best person I know (yes, that’s you!)
Messages for Long-Distance Friends
- Cheers to you on your birthday! I’ll be raising a glass in your honour. Maybe even three or four…
- I may not be there in person, but I’m still wishing you the happiest birthday!
- Even though we’re taking a rain check on celebrating together, I’m still sending you the brightest, happiest thoughts for an amazing birthday!
- Happy Birthday to my long-distance best friend!
- I can't wait to celebrate with you soon. Happiest of birthdays to my dear friend.
- Life is more fun when we’re together. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday!
- Sending you virtual hugs on your special day. Happy Birthday, my long-distance friend!
- Me here. You there. Not fair! I hope you have the best possible time you can, although, of course, it won't be the same without me!
- Happy Birthday! Wishing you a wonderful day today and looking forward to seeing you in [insert month].
- I wanted to send you something special, but the postman told me to get out of the post box!
