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 one’s birthday.
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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!
• There’s 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 one’s face with a funny birthday message such as:
• Congratulations on becoming another year older- shame it’s not wiser!
• Happy birthday to the only person to ever laugh at my jokes.
• It’s 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 partner’s 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 – 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.
Here’s 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 let’s celebrate!
Love you always.
Fabulous fiancé/ fiancée
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 fiancé/ fiancée
Here’s to many more happy birthdays together!
I am so lucky that you are choosing to become a grown-up with me and I can’t 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 partner’s birthday – 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 other’s 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
It’s 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 – 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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Birthdays are always special, especially when it’s your significant other’s. You plan a surprise to make him feel special, and thank him for being a part of your life.
If your husband’s birthday is around the corner, and you want to make him extraordinarily special, here are some lovely birthday wishes for husband. You may use them as they are or modify to suit you. You can write these quotes and hide in your hubby’s closet, he will be overwhelmed by this act of yours.
Birthday Wishes For Husband
On normal days, you might be too busy to tell your husband how much you care for him. But on his birthday you don’t want to miss the chance to express your heartfelt feelings for him.
Here are some messages to wish your husband:
"Dear husband, words to describe you: Wonderful, amazing, unique, incomparable, handsome, strong, incredible. I could go on forever. Wishing you a blessed birthday."
"Happy birthday to the most awesome, wonderful, outrageously funny, courageous, handsome and great hubby you are… Have an awesome birthday!"
"Whenever I’m having a bad day, I know that I can count on your love and affection to cheer me up. You make me feel special every day. Today, I want to take the opportunity to make you feel extra special."
"Happy birthday to the most kind-hearted and thoughtful husband alive. Loving you is always easy."
"You have shown me what it means to have the perfect marriage. Happy birthday to the best, most understanding and loving husband on earth!"
"Life is so precious and should be treasured. I treasure every moment with you and I’m so grateful for another year to spend with you. Wishing you a happy birthday."
"The sun won’t shine if I am not with you. The days are long when you’re not close to me. I am hopeless and scared when I don’t feel your touch. You are my husband I will always love. Today darling, you deserve the best birthday ever! Love you to the moon and back."
"Through the good and bad times, you continue to be by my side. I couldn’t have asked for a better husband. Happy birthday honey and thank you for all that you do."
"I am so appreciative for all of the blessings in my life. I have friends, family, health, etc., but the one blessing I am forever grateful for is knowing and loving you. You are a perfect gift from God. Happy birthday, sweetheart!"
"Never in a million years did I think I would be this happy to have the perfect man standing behind me, supporting me with my silly ways and making me laugh all the time. I enjoy every moment we share together. Love you and Happy birthday!"
"You are the husband every woman wants. You are the father every kid will love. You are the friend no one else can have. You are all that I have. Thank you for everything my love. Have the happiest birthday ever!"
"I know you work hard and you’re always finding new ways to make things work for your family. That’s why you are the best! Happy birthday to my best friend, my husband."
"No matter at which the age you are, nor if a white blanket covers your head, you will always be the man whom I wanted to share my life. You have a beautiful day, love!"
"Happy birthday from the most incredible, loving, beautiful wife on the face of the planet! I love you to the moon and back!"
"I don’t know how to put this but… you’re kinda a big deal today. It’s your birthday…and we shall celebrate by giving us both the gift of being extraordinarily hungover tomorrow! Happy birthday, husband!"
"Words are not enough, you need to look at my eyes and I believe that you’ll get your answer that how much I love you. Wishing you a wonderful celebration."
"Wishing the smartest, best looking and inspiring person in this world a very happy birthday."
"Thank God for giving me the most handsome, loving, and smart husband in this world. Happy birthday!"
"Everything in my life starts with you, everything in life ends on your name; know that you will always be special in my eyes my dear. Wishing you a very happy birthday!"
"My husband, happy birthday! You are the one source of my happiness that I won’t let go."
"Your presence in my life has made it colorful and given it a new dimension. Wishing you a happy birthday."
"It’s your birthday and I think it’s the perfect day to reveal one truth that you are the most amazing person in my life. My wishes are always with you. Best birthday!"
"Aspiration, admiration and inspiration. These are not just motivational words, but the feelings that you, my dear husband, invoke in my heart every day. Wonderful bday my love!"
Romantic Birthday Wishes For Husband
Your husband might be receiving birthday wishes from all, but he can get romantic wishes from you alone. So, go all the way out with them.
"To the handsomest man on earth, you are aging like wine. The older you get and the greyer your hair is, the hotter you are. Happy birthday. Just keep aging with me."
"I can’t count how many times in a day I think of you. You’re always on my mind and in my heart. For your birthday, I want to make it known that I love you more than life itself."
"For your special day, I can’t help but remember my most special day, the day I said "I do". The day that I became the happiest woman in the world, happy birthday honey!"
"You took my breath away when we first met, and today you still leave me breathless every day! Happy birthday to a wonderful husband!"
"Growing old with you takes the sting out of old age. Enjoy your birthday."
"This is the day I can show you how much you really mean to me. Thank you for being my partner in crime for all this time! Happy birthday!"
"Take love, multiply it by infinity, and take it to the depths of forever…and you still have only a glimpse of how I feel for you. I love you and I hope you have a deliriously happy birthday."
"I was so lost before you walked into my life. You will always be the light that shows me the way and leads me to the end of the tunnel. Thank you for always being the best husband in the world!"
"You do not know every night I thanked heaven for having allowed me to marry the kind and loving man I ever met. Happy birthday my husband!"
"Beloved husband, I tell you, even though you already have some silver hair, you are still the most handsome man for me."
"You have been the best thing that could have ever happened to me, giving me so much laughter, so much joy, and so much love. So, on your birthday, I would just like to say thanks and remind you of how very very much I love you."
"You are and you will always be the prince of my life. I’m so glad that I’m married to you. Thank you so very much for loving me the way you do. You complete me! Happy birthday dear!"
"The smile on my face becomes larger when I look at the ring. It reminds me how much you love me. You’ll always remain in the deepest core of my heart. Wishing you a wonderful birthday."
"We share our sorrows, we share our happiness. Sometimes I find you as my best friend, as my perfect guide. All this simply tells me that you are better. I wish that you also get the best of everything in your life. Happy birthday!"
"On this special day, I make a promise that we will grow old together gracefully and watch the sunset of our lives with our hands held, eyes locked and lips sealed. Wishing you a very happy birthday!"
"Together we are inseparable. Together we are a team. Together we are just as hot as can be. I love you my sexy husband, happy birthday!"
"I’m so blessed that I’m married to my best friend of mine. You have made my life complete and without you no one has this ability to do so. Best birthday, my love!"
"My hubby, you may be rough from the outside but you’re gentle from the inside and this is why I love you so much, best birthday!"
"I cannot even imagine how it would feel to live without you, best birthday my husband!"
"Happy birthday to the man I fell in love with years ago. I still love you more and more as each year passes by. Happy birthday!"
"You are the best thing that ever happened to me hubby, may we always be together."
"There’s no pill in the world that will guarantee a hundred percent pain-free marriage. But getting married to you is the most beautiful thing that I have ever done in my life. I love you, best birthday wishes from me to you!"
"I shall give you an extra hug today on your birthday and tell you how much I care for you."
"You’ve given me everything I’ve always asked for – lots of love, the best house, the best clothes, the best set of kids, the best holidays and the best life. Today it’s my turn to ask you: Tell me something that I can give you today because it’s your happy birthday!"
"With each year, I’ll love you more. Remember that your best years are still ahead of you and I’ll be there for every up, down and in between. Happy birthday dear!"
"I can conquer the whole world with one hand tied behind my back, as long as the other is holding yours."
"Today is the perfect day to tell you how much brighter you make this world. I’m so lucky to have met you and I cherish every day with you, especially this one! Happy birthday!"
"It may be your birthday, but I’m the lucky one here. I got to spend another whole year with you, and hopefully many more to come. Happy birthday my love."
Funny Birthday Wishes for Husband
Humor is an element that makes the difficult times easy and fun. Give your birthday wishes a tinge of humor this time.
"You irritate me, you frustrate me, you make me go mad. And that’s how I want it to be throughout my life. Happy birthday, sweetheart."
"Happy birthday, husband. You may be getting older but look on the bright side. You have a beautiful and wonderful wife to keep you company on the ride (to old age)."
"Happy birthday to you, hubby! You are the smartest man alive and I am the craziest woman alive. You were smart enough to ask for my hand in marriage and I was crazy enough to say, "Yes"."
"Dear husband. You are getting a bit too old to party hard as we used to on your birthday. But I’m not so I’ll have twice as much fun in remembrance of you. Happy birthday!"
"Happy birthday! I love you more than as much as I love chocolate and wine!"
"The kids have been counting the grey hair in your beard, but I’m counting the lovely birthdays we spent together. One more happy birthday, darling."
"Happy birthday to my best friend, soulmate, entertainer, counselor, partner-in-crime, getaway driver, better half… also known as my dear husband. I love you and I hope your birthday exceeds all expectations you’ve pretended not to have."
"Husband, I love you like I love my wine. Sweet smelling, older…and aged in oak barrels. Happy birthday."
76. "With all the silly fights and hue, I am loving growing old with you.!"
"I love having someone in my life that makes me laugh until I pee, cry until I’m dripping snot, get mad until you make me laugh AND cry! I love you and I hope your birthday is as wonderful as you are, my husband."
"If I had a magic wand I would conjure up a birthday cake 20 feet high, with beer flavored frosting and filled with Doritos. I would give you lifetime VIP seats to every Super Bowl Game for the rest of your life. I would also wish you an even better year than last year.
"Happy birthday, peanut butter. I am nuts about you."
"Cake-check, candles-check, party caps-check, the birthday person-CHECK! Yay, you’re here! Happy birthday."
"Remember the golden rule! Treat your spouse like a queen on your birthday—because it’s the golden rule and because your wife is awesome! Happy birthday, husband!"
"When I was a little girl I would always pretend to be a bride. It was such a wonderful dream…but the reality is infinitely better than anything I could’ve dreamed of…you’re incredible and I hope your birthday is wonderful. Happy birthday, my love."
"You are so essential to me that I cannot imagine my world without you. Happy birthday to my amazing husband!"
"Your presence in my life has made it colorful and given it a new dimension. Without you it wouldn’t have been the same. All these years we spent were amazing. Happy birthday to my lovely husband."
"Maybe our lives on the earth move faster than we can imagine. But to me, every moment looks the same pleasing to me because I’ve got a dashing and loving husband like you. Happy birthday!"
"My dear hubby, your love is a potent potion that encourages and inspires. I know our future holds many brilliant adventures and smiles. Darling, you are so special to me, and you are my everything. Happy birthday to my husband and the wonderful father of my children!"
"Sweetheart, you are my mirror in which I can find my good and bad, my present and future, my ups and downs. Be my by side always. Happy birthday to my darling husband!"
"Gold, silver, platinum or diamonds are not enough to express your worth baby, because to me you’re simply, PRICELESS! Happy birthday. Wish you a long and satisfying life."
"For the handsomest, smartest, hunkiest, and best-est husband in the world, no gift could ever compare to a prayer I made of thankfulness and happiness I made to God today. Wishing you a very happy birthday sweetheart."
"Happy birthday to the best husband in the world. I feel so blessed to have found true love in your arms. I feel so proud to call you my husband. May you be blessed with all that you have ever dreamt of."
"I’m so lucky to be blessed with a man like you in my life. Work may let me down, but I know that when I come home, you are always there to pull me up. Thank you for being such a sweetheart. I will always love you. Happy birthday!"
"Your passion and your love for me are all that I want to see. Wish to stay in your arms forever coz you are world’s best hubby. Baby I love you more than me. My love is till eternity. Wish you a very happy birthday!"
"You’re tough and strong on the outside, and that’s why I find you irresistible. Yet you’re so sweet and gentle on the inside, which is why I love you. You’re perfect, so have a perfect birthday, husband!"
"Hubby, you are very cute, Let’s liplock and unmute. Happy birthday."
"If someone were to ask me the secret to having a perfect marriage, I’d tell them the only secret is finding a man just like you. You’re perfect in every way, and I love everything about you. Happy birthday sweetheart."