This entirely depends on what you mean by the word ‘like’. It could be the person in question is a potential love interest, they could be a member of your family, a spouse or they could just be one of your friends. Each of these situations requires a different message.
For a friend, perhaps try to reference to the party you might be going to later, such as "Happy Birthday, let’s save the celebrations for tonight!” A family member’s card might require sentiments explaining that you’re thinking about them or, especially if you do not live with them, a little bit of detail about how things are going in your life can be a welcome touch.
For a spouse, the message should really be coming from your own heart and not gathered from pieces of information you find online or through forums. At the very least telling them you love them is required, with a personal memory or sentiments of how much they mean to you strongly advised. If you start to write, thoughts and suggestions will come to you, so perhaps drafting an idea would be beneficial if you’re struggling.
If you like the person as a potential love interest, it would be best to avoid saying something generic that you find in already written birthday cards, otherwise the person in question will not feel special and you will not come across as thoughtful, which should be your intention. Your card should be the one they remember above all others, so a personal touch is necessary in this instance.
You could even try writing a poem, if you’re feeling particularly creative. Take a look at cards in shops that have poems on the front or inside and use these for inspiration. Don’t copy them however, the recipient will be able to tell the difference between genuine feelings and cheesiness!
For a friend, perhaps try to reference to the party you might be going to later, such as "Happy Birthday, let’s save the celebrations for tonight!” A family member’s card might require sentiments explaining that you’re thinking about them or, especially if you do not live with them, a little bit of detail about how things are going in your life can be a welcome touch.
For a spouse, the message should really be coming from your own heart and not gathered from pieces of information you find online or through forums. At the very least telling them you love them is required, with a personal memory or sentiments of how much they mean to you strongly advised. If you start to write, thoughts and suggestions will come to you, so perhaps drafting an idea would be beneficial if you’re struggling.
If you like the person as a potential love interest, it would be best to avoid saying something generic that you find in already written birthday cards, otherwise the person in question will not feel special and you will not come across as thoughtful, which should be your intention. Your card should be the one they remember above all others, so a personal touch is necessary in this instance.
You could even try writing a poem, if you’re feeling particularly creative. Take a look at cards in shops that have poems on the front or inside and use these for inspiration. Don’t copy them however, the recipient will be able to tell the difference between genuine feelings and cheesiness!
