How words can last a really long time in our minds and pop up years after they’ve been said to us, shows us how they can be powerful.
If words can make beautiful relationships, they can mar as well. If words can build, they also have the power to tear down. This is why you shouldn’t talk anyhow, especially to those people close to you.
Okay. Serious moment over! But I just wanted to point out how your words can make so much impact, especially on your friend’s big day.
When you have friends that are so close to you celebrate a big day like birthday, your choice of words can go a long way in determining their mood for the day. That is why it’s ideal to reach them with encouraging, sweet, motivating and inspiring words, including words of prayers, and you can as well, go emotional. Sending them some emotional words shows how much you know them, care for them and want to see them get better.
Sending any of these emotional birthday wishes for best friend below is one of the ways you can add colour to your friend’s celebration. They could also provide strength to them on gloomy days, and serve as warnings on other days. (Winks).
Touching Birthday Wishes for Best Friend
I could go on and on about the blessings best friends are. Do we talk about the support they give, that is both sweet and touching? The listening ear, and the atmosphere they offer, where we can be ourselves? Let us also not forget how ‘sweet’ gist can be when together!
Sending any of these touching birthday wishes for best friend would so make your friend’s day even more beautiful and bring back the memories shared.
1. I didn’t know how much I needed a true friend until you came into my life. You’re a friend in need and indeed. Happy birthday, dear. Have a fabulous year!
2. All my life, I never met a gentleman and gentle man like you. May this new year be kind to you. Happy birthday, best friend!
3. As the beautiful gift that you are, I’ll be guarding you with all I have, loving you as you deserve and fighting for our friendship with all my strength. Happy birthday, boo.
4. Who wants our friendship for all times, until eternity? That would be me. I love being best friends with you, and I’ll hold on to my end to ensure we never fall apart. Happy birthday, darling.
5. Why wouldn’t you be my favourite person? You’re kind, loving and always patient with me. You’re definitely my favourite person! Happy birthday, love.
6. I can’t wait for what magic you’ll whip up this new year. You’re a source of inspiration, and I won’t stop rooting for you. Happy birthday, darling!
7. There’s no one like you in the entire world. You’re not only my best friend, but you’re also the best. Farts and all, of course. Happy birthday, baby girl!
8. I love the atmosphere that is you. Non-toxic and fresh, where I can fully express myself without fear or condemnation. Happy birthday, boo. Love you!
9. Thank you for always putting up with me, and loving me despite how annoying I can get. I love you loads. Happy birthday, dear.
10. I want you to know that our friendship means a lot to me. And I’m sorry that I haven’t exactly been paying attention lately; all that is changing, I promise. Happy birthday, sweet.
11. I have tried envisaging life without you. One where you’re not being a pain in the neck, or playing annoying pranks; and it wasn’t fun at all. Let’s be friends forever! Happy birthday, love.
12. I promise to laugh to each of your not-funny jokes and to love you without boundaries. Happy birthday, mate.
13. I promise to always fight for us and to always have your best interest at heart. You’re my friend for all times, and I love you. Happy birthday, dear.
14. I so can’t wait for our time out together tonight. You’re the best friend anyone could ever hope for, and I’m glad that I have you in my life. Happy birthday!
15. Caring for you is never a bother. I’ve told you countless times how you’re the sister I never had. So, be prepared for all the love I’ll be showing you much more this new year. Happy birthday, boo.
16. No one is taking your place in my life and heart. Try as much as they can, I know that no other person can go the lengths you’ve gone for me. Happy birthday, darling. I love you loads.
17. May our love for each other continue to wax stronger and stronger. May we continue to grow from strength to strength. Happy birthday, best friend.
18. A lot of people don’t know that we aren’t from the same parents. Having someone this close has been a blessing. Happy birthday, dear.
19. Really haven’t been friends with someone who saw through my façade, who really saw me. Best believe that I won’t be letting our friendship go without a fight. Happy birthday!
20. You can be assured that you can always count on me. That’s my one promise to you this year. Happy birthday, sweetheart.
21. Your honesty inspires; makes people want to do better with their lives. I’m truly honoured to be friends with someone like you. Happy birthday, dear.
22. I didn’t know I needed a best friend until I met you. You’ve filled a void I didn’t even know existed but made my life empty before you. Happy birthday, dear.
23. You achieved a lot last year; I so can’t wait to see the beautiful things you’ll accomplish this year. Happy birthday, babe.
24. I cherish you, best friend. Regardless of your shortcomings and all (who doesn’t have faults anyway?). Happy birthday, sweetie.
25. I’m coming with plenty of goodies for you. Prepare the wine and food, cos we’ll be talking about everything and nothing till daybreak. Happy birthday, baby girl.
Funny Birthday Wishes for Best Friend
Emotional messages and all, who says birthday wishes cannot be funny as well? Whether as a stand-alone message or as a follow up to the ones you’ve already sent, you can add more colour with these funny birthday wishes for best friend.
26. You aren’t exactly getting younger, but don’t worry, you’re still my favourite person in the entire world. Happy birthday, boo. Loads of love!
27. I’ll be at yours soon. And in addition to opening presents and drinking, until we fall asleep on your sofa, we’ll be examining our faces for wrinkles. Yes, this is my way of telling you that you’re getting old. Happy birthday, boo.
28. You’re beginning to sound too serious and deep. Hope this isn’t some sign of old age? Cos I still want my best friend who drops jokes that aren’t funny. Happy birthday, love.
29. I know I already told you how much I love you, farts and all. But here’s another prayer from me today- that your farts whenever you visit don’t equal your number of years! Happy birthday, sweetheart. I love you!
30. Just this once, I’ll be joining you to eat sweets in sinful quantities. Because, “what’s life without sweets!” Happy birthday, and prosperous new year.
31. Is it just me that doesn’t want you to stop your childish and annoying pranks? Well, just this once, I’m admitting that those acts of yours add richness to my life. Happy birthday, best friend.
32. There’s going to be a party for you tonight. Wanted to give you heads up. And to also remind you that I have secrets of yours to spill, except you give me the vintage shirt I’ve been asking for. Happy birthday, baby. You know I love you.
33. I was going to tell you that I noticed another wrinkle on your face. And no, this isn’t from taking your career seriously. This is from getting older! Happy birthday, sweetie. You know I love you.
34. Because I know you’ll spend the day punching away at your computer and making me feel like I’m not doing anything useful with my life, I’m coming to take you to a party. And we will get wasted! Happy birthday, best friend.
35. I’m so proud at how far you’ve come; the journey of self-discovery and living your best life; and of course, for the extra droop in your cheeks. Happy birthday!
36. I still have the video from your last birthday. You know, the one where you displayed new dance moves (that still haven’t made it to TV), after a few drinks. Anyways, here’s giving you heads up because we will be all be seeing the video today. Happy birthday!
37. You’re still as annoying as the first day I met you! How did we become best friends again?! But hey, you know I love you plenty, right? My world would not be the same without you. Happy birthday, gorgeous.
38. I promise not to judge you while you break your fitfam pledge today. I’m sure you know what that means. Happy birthday, best friend.
39. Even though you’re growing older, I promise that you’ll always be young and carefree in my eyes. Happy birthday, baby girl.
40. I’ve promised to always be there for you. That includes going to the gym with you when you’re done with the sweets for your birthday. I’ll sit and read the magazines, while you work out. Happy birthday, boo.
41. I promise not to laugh when your fine looks give way and the girls stop flocking around you. I know you’d reply with, “in your dreams.” Anyways, I’ll always be here for you, and I’ll always cheer for you. Happy birthday, bro.
42. What exactly is a new car that I can’t get you?! Even though my account is reading red. But hey, you know I love you right? Happy birthday, best friend.
43. Even though you look younger than your age, we both know that you’re getting older. *Sips water.* But given the chance, I wouldn’t change anything about you. You’re just perfect. Happy birthday, beautiful.
44. I promise not to use the events of this night against you. Ever! Until I need your favourite pair of shoes. Happy birthday, babe. Long life, prosperity and good health.
45. Cheers to a new year of loving each other. And of course, playing tricks on our friends. Happy birthday, Luv.
46. Have you had time to take inventory of the meaning of life? Because I heard old age makes people do that a lot. Happy birthday, my darling. Love you!
47. Thank you for blazing the trail for me, seeing as you’re older. I await your report about life when you’re in your 30s. Happy birthday, sweetie.
48. Missing tooth and all, I’ll be sticking to you like glue this year and on every other year. Happy birthday, baby.
49. I’ll be there with you while you reminisce on the many escapades we had when you were younger. You’ve grown older after all. Happy birthday, sweetheart. E-kisses.
50. When you’re too old to remember the memories we’ve made together; we’ll make others. Happy birthday, dear.
Long Birthday Wishes for Best Friend
Sometimes, short messages do not cut it. They aren’t enough in helping us express how we feel. Especially when trying to convey feelings of warmth, happiness and gratefulness. This is why I have written out these long birthday wishes for best friend. They will help you fully express how you feel on your friend’s special day.
Enjoy!
51. When you need a shoulder to lean on, I’ll be here for you. When you’re so overwhelmed by the turns life dish you, I’ll be here picking the pieces and recreating magic with you. You’ve come through a lot for me, and this year I’ll be holding my side of the friendship firmly. Happy birthday, Luv.
52. I am a blessed person. I know I am. With an amazing person as my friend, painting my life with so much colour (even though the colours don’t go together sometimes), wrestling me to my feet when I’m too tired to do life, and loving me in spite all of my shortcomings. Oh, I am blessed! Happy birthday, best friend of life.
53. You’re a fighter. Simple! Before now, I was so comfortable doing life ordinarily, taking whatever life had to offer me. But you came along, best friend, and you made me see the many possibilities life have to offer, and the many facets that are me. I wouldn’t be who I am without you. Happy birthday, love.
54. Right, I know that you hear how much I love you all the time; meanwhile, don’t think I’m relenting on that this year. (Clears throat). I just want to wish you a happy birthday, a fabulous new year, and to tell you that I love you more than all the words in all the books in the world. Kisses!
55. Seriously, I’m not sure that I’ll ever find someone that gets me as much as you do. And I say this with all seriousness and honesty. I’ve never met anyone so in sync with me, so I know I won’t be letting our friendship go without a fight. Happy birthday, beautiful. I love you.
56. I used to feel like the odd one in my family. I had all these things I wanted to desperately tell someone. Like how my first crush dated someone else. Like when I got a job I didn’t think I’d be able to do. But came along, and made life such a beautiful place. Thank you for being best friends, for letting bare my thoughts to you, and for safeguarding our friendship all these years. Happy birthday, darling.
57. You’ve been my number one fan; when the chips were down and I was always confused. You listened to my ramblings, saw the beauty in my mixed ideas, invested and fought to see me get to the top. Why wouldn’t I love you?! May this new year bring you amazing and beautiful things. Happy birthday, sweetie.
58. I know we don’t always see eye to eye. (Isn’t difference the beauty of life?) But I’m not stupid to not recognize the blessing that you are. And lord knows that I am always grateful for you, arguments and all, pettiness and all. I am always grateful that you are my best friend. Happy birthday, mate.
59. Against all odds, you’ve turned out to be this amazing and beautiful go-getter. And I am so proud to be associated with someone as kind, beautiful and loving as you. You’re a whole vibe on your own, and I’m hopeful that this new year will bring you plenty of blessings and open doors. Happy birthday, best friend!
60. You’ve covered for me more times than I can count. You’ve held my hands while I battled so many heartaches, brought on intentionally or not. You are one brave and strong person. And honestly, I don’t want to do life with any other person that isn’t you, my best friend. Happy birthday.
61. When it comes to protecting me, you’re jealous, fierce and loving. And to be honest, the intensity with which you do all three leaves me breathless, then super thankful. Thank you for all you do, all that you are. Be assured that I’ll be fighting for you as well. Happy birthday, boo.
62. There’s not a single mean bone in you, so may this year be kind to you. Because you’re super patient with people, including me, may this new year offer you countless beautiful opportunities. Because you’re so beautiful, may this new year bring you only beautiful blessings. Happy birthday, bestie.
63. You keep me sane, so much so that I don’t know what I’d do without you. You’ve truly been a rock, a knight, a true and dear friend. You set high standards, but I promise to be all these and more to you as you mark another year. Happy 25th birthday! I love you more than words can describe.
64. Society wants ladies submissive and all. But I do know that being friends with someone with such high standard has made me into someone with full confidence. Thank you for being a source of inspiration and strength. I do not doubt that the new year will be great for you. Happy birthday, best friend.
65. I knew I’d never met anyone like you until I met you. Your type is rare, my friend. And I’m so glad that I get to call you my best friend. Happy birthday, sweetie. May the new year bring you beautiful beautiful blessings.
66. If I had my way, you wouldn’t shed a tear. I know we’re best friends, but if I had my way, you’d only experience good. While we don’t hope for bad things, I’ll be by your side doing life with you when the chips are down. I love you so much, darling. Happy birthday.
67. It’s been five years as your best friend, but we still have decades to go. Until our hair turn grey, our grins toothless, and our skins wrinkled, we’ll be holding hands and facing life together. Happy birthday, year.
68. With all my heart and more, I wish you the most beautiful year ever. May you find so much clarity, and the strength and resources to pursue your dreams to the fullest. Happy birthday, best friend.
69. And to think that we met each other on Facebook! It’s been three years with you, and I don’t regret that we decided to become best friends. Happy birthday, gorgeous. I know you’ll have a swell day and new year.
70. You always talk about how our choices can mar or make us. Deciding to be your best friend has set me up for life! You mean the world to me, and I pray for an amazing year for you. Happy birthday, beautiful.
71. I don’t take you for granted at all. As I’ve always done, I will defend you, not join in slandering you and use my words and actions in building you up much more, in this new year. Happy birthday, dear.
72. Asides treating me with honour and respect, I’ve seen you do this with every other person. Social class aside, the depth of your person is humbling. And I’m glad I got the opportunity to best friends. Happy birthday, dear.
73. I’ve heard people talk about how people contributed to their success stories. I never really understood what they meant until I got you as a best friend. Happy birthday, baby boy of life. May the goodness of this new year come for you back to back!
74. I didn’t know life could be this beautiful and fulfilling. On the contrary, having someone close doesn’t hurt; and there are truly good people. I know this because I have you in my life. Happy birthday!
75. I have heard a lot about “how the best thing to hold on to in life is one another.” And I am so glad that I have you in my life to hold hands with. You’re a good person through and through; super thankful to have you in my life. Happy birthday, best friend.
Touching Birthday Messages for Ex Best Friend
Hearing statements like, ‘life happened’ can seem abstract. Until life actually happens to us. But regardless of the many things that didn’t work out, the hurt and regrets, there were happy times, filled with laughter, love, warmth, and having each other’s back. Let memories of these flood your heart. I hope these touching birthday messages for ex best friend help communicate how you feel.
76. Regardless of what’s happened between us, you’ll always be dear to me. Happy birthday, darling.
77. I don’t know how to feel, admitting that I still miss us dearly. But I understand how things played out this way. Even though it hurts, I have accepted it. Happy birthday, dear. Long life, good health and prosperity.
78. You have a heart of gold. And I’m sorry I was too stupid to realize it and cherish it. May this new year be a really good one for you. Plenty of blessings and favour. Happy birthday.
79. I have no ill feelings towards you; none at all. And you’ll always occupy a warm space in my heart. Have a fabulous new year, baby girl.
80. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you a happy birthday. I also wish you a beautiful beautiful year; one devoid of sad stories and memories. Love you loads, babe.
81. Funny how I still consider your birthday our birthday. (Sighs). Happy birthday, dear. Have a swell year!
82. You’re a wonderful person through and through. A really good person in and out. Happy birthday, dear.
83. As I have always told you, never allow space for toxic people. Don’t forget this in your new year. Happy birthday, dear.
84. It hurts that we aren’t as close anymore, but I want you to remember that you can always count on me; for whatever you need. Happy birthday, love.
85. I still retain that you deserve only the best things that life has to offer. Just because we stopped being best friends doesn’t change this conviction. Happy birthday, dear. Have a blast!
86. Your holding my hands through some of the saddest days of my life will always be etched in my heart. Before I became all emotional, I just wanted to wish you a beautiful new year. Happy birthday, dear.
87. Last year, we were rocking matching tees and sneakers. Sad we aren’t doing it this year. But I wish you a beautiful year all the same. Happy birthday.
88. In the little time we were best of friends, you gave me a slice of heaven. May this new year bring you only beautiful and glittery things. Happy birthday, dear.
89. Your birth was a plus to this earth. I know this because being friends with you was a big addition to my life. Have a beautiful year, dear. Happy birthday.
90. Never apologize for taking up space on earth. You’re unique, dear. Never forget this. Happy birthday.
91. I’ll always be thankful that you were a part of my life. I will always be thankful, dear. Happy birthday.
92. May this year bring you beautiful memories, warm people, and lots of love. Happy birthday, sweetie.
93. You have a heart of gold, and you’re truly beautiful. Welcome to your best year yet. Happy birthday, dear.
94. I wish you nothing but the warmest wishes as you add another year today. Happy birthday, sweetheart.
95. I allow very few people to get really close to me. You, dear, will always be close to my heart. Happy birthday, babe.
96. You brought so much colour to my life. So much so that I still feel the emptiness from the loss of our friendship. Happy birthday, dear.
97. It hurts that things cannot go back to the way they were before now. I really miss you, so much. Happy birthday, baby.
98. I looked back on some of my happy days, and you were always in the picture. I pray for only the best for you. Happy birthday, dear.
99. May you find so much clarity and strength this new year. May you find light, laughter and love this year. Happy birthday, babe.
100. You have a way of making people feel comfortable in your presence. Always grateful for meeting someone as truly warm and beautiful as you. Happy birthday, baby.
I honestly had fun writing these emotional birthday wishes for best friend. I have a best friend, and I can relate to the need to send the perfect birthday message.
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