You grab a gift and an endearing birthday greeting card, but you may open the card and wonder “What happy birthday wish ...

C oming up with a birthday message for beloved friends and family members is hard enough. But when you’re tasked with writing ...

Friends are the family we choose, and if you ask us, it’s always a good idea to say just how much they mean to you. One of ...

Struggling with what to write in your daughter-in-law's card? Try one of these sweet, funny or short birthday messages.

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and I even threw in some song lyrics for my fellow music lovers. Also, with some slight tweaks, you can definitely use some of these to wish him happy birthday once he's your husband. Too soon?

Say happy birthday to your friend with a message they'll cherish — or at least laugh at — with these birthday wishes for friends.