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And the best girlfriend award goes to...
He's your best friend, confidant, partner in crime, and you two happen to be totally head over heels for each other (happy for y'all, really!). While showering him with kisses and doing your best to ignore his inevitable icks is great and all, your boyfriend's birthday only comes once a year, so don't hesitate to spoil him a little bit (even if he objects to the extra attention).
Of course, you've probably already taken the time to choose a gift that'll knock his socks off (and if you haven't yet, we got you covered with some last-minute gifts, bb), but nothing says "Happy Birthday, babe" quite like an Instagram tribute post...literally. Whether you want to get mushy and romantic, comedic, or make one hell of a hard launch on your grid, a post on social media is our generation's true love language.
As I'm sure you're super busy figuring out how to fit all your love for him into his big day, I went ahead and put together some Instagram captions (or birthday wishes to write in a card, if you're that type of person) below. No matter what type of sentiment you're going for, we've got sweet messages that are short, romantic, and funny, and I even threw in some song lyrics for my fellow music lovers. Also, with some slight tweaks, you can def use some of these to wish him happy birthday once he's your hubby. What? Too soon?
Sweet Birthday Wishes for Your Boyfriend
- Happy birthday to the guy who brings out the best in me.
- Wishing you a happy birthday! Here's to another year of adventures with you.
- Today is all about you, [name]. Happy Birthday!
- You deserve the best birthday ever, baby.
- Life is more fun with you by my side.
- Happy Birthday! Thanks for being you and being mine.
- Happy birthday to someone who makes the world a better place to be.
- Life isn't perfect, but you're pretty damn close. Happy birthday, my love.
- It's hard to find people who will love you no matter what. I was lucky enough to find one of them. Happy birthday to you, my best friend.
- [Insert age they are turning] looks great on you, babe.
- Wishing you a birthday as special as you.
- I can't wait to celebrate you all day long!
- Here’s to another trip around the sun. Happy birthday!
- Wishing a happy birthday to a boyfriend that's truly one-of-a-kind.
- Hope your birthday is as cheerful and fun as you, babe.
- Here's to another year of cute dates and matching outfits.
- Cheers to another year full of belly laughs with you.
- I'm pretty lucky to be able to celebrate a boyfriend like you.
- Happy birthday to the guy who fills my life with love and laughter every day!
- Wishing a spectacular happy birthday to the most amazing boyfriend in the world!
- Happy birthday to the man who stole my heart and never gave it back!
Romantic Birthday Wishes for Your Boyfriend
- Sending you a birthday wish wrapped with all my love.
- I'm v grateful for another year around the sun with you, [name].
- I love being your best friend. Happy birthday to my favorite person in the world!
- Happy birthday to the person who has shown me what it really means to love.
- You make every day an adventure. Happy birthday, my love.
- I'm so grateful the universe brought us together.
- No one gets me quite like you do. Happy birthday, [name].
- Happy birthday to the best thing to ever happen to me.
- Happy birthday! I hope all your wishes come true just as mine have because I have you.
- Every year, I’m even more grateful to have a man like you in my life. Happy Birthday!
- Having a friend, partner, and love all rolled into one! I couldn’t have been luckier. Happy Birthday to you, baby!
- No birthday wishes, cards, or gifts can express the amount of love and respect I have for you. Happy birthday to my person.
- Although my calendar tells me that today I have to tell you how much I love you, I hope you know I love you every day of the year. Happy birthday, sweetheart!
- Your birthday is a perfect occasion to tell that I notice and appreciate all the special things that you do everyday.
- To the one who knows how to make my heart race and my dreams come true, Happy birthday!
- To the one who makes my heart skip a beat and my life complete.
- Here's to another year of creating beautiful memories and sharing our love!
Funny Birthday Wishes For Your Boyfriend
- I bought you the best birthday present ever: me!
- That's your man? That's him? Yes, yes it is ❤️ happy birthday to him.
- It's kinda your job to put up with me all year long, so now it's my job to celebrate you on your big birthday.
- How did I get a boyfriend as hot as you? Happy birthday to this absolute smokeshow!
- I love you more than wine...which is a LOT!
- Wishing you the most mild of hangovers tomorrow morning!
- Oh, I'm actually just here for the cake. Happy birthday, though!
- Had no idea this was in store when I downloaded [dating app]. Also had no idea I'd be the type to post for someone's birthday on Insta. Guess you're kinda worth it.
- I'm happy to make today all about you as long as we both know the other 364 days a year are all about ME.
- Happy birthday to the most handsome guy I know! Please give this to Idris Elba when you see him!
- Happy birthday to the guy I love...even though you don't make the bed and leave your socks everywhere.
- Happy birthday to my best friend, favorite pillow, and foot warmer.
- If you were a sharpie, you would be “super fine.” Happy birthday, [name].
- Got some special cake for you, babe...and no, it's not the kind you bake.
- Birthday candles aren’t the only thing getting lit this weekend.
- ILY even though you’re a [insert Zodiac sign].
- Because it’s your birthday, I guess I'll share my fries with you.
- To the person I love even when I'm hungry: You're the best. Happy birthday.
- Your birthday is worth more than just an IG Story. You get a spot on the grid.
- Hey, Alexa, play "Birthday Sex" by Jeremih.
- You’re another year older, but sadly not any wiser. Oh well, maybe next year.
- Like a fine wine, you only get better with age.
- Happy birthday to the Mr. Big to my Carrie...without the Peloton death, ofc.
- Happy birthday, babe! This year, your present is my presence. You're welcome.
- Candles aren't the only thing being blown today.
Short Birthday Wishes for Your Boyfriend
- Happy birthday to my fave person in the world.
- Love ya 3000, babe.
- Cheers to my favorite partner in crime.
- Love you a whole lot! HBD, bb!
- Wishing you a birthday as amazing as you are.
- Happy birthday, handsome.
- Happy birthday, my lil [zodiac sign]!
- Happy birthday to the best view.
- I'm so grateful you showed up as my Prince Charming.
- The Chuck to my Blair, happy birthday to you babe.
- Happy birthday to the world's best bf!
- You’re simply the best. Happy birthday!
- I hope you have a magical birthday, babe.
- Happy birthday to the perfect boyfriend.
- HBD to the best bf a girl/guy could ask for!
- Happy birthday to my #1 hype man.
- Love to love ya, baby! Happy birthday.
Song Lyrics and Quotes for Your Boyfriend's Birthday
- "Go shawty, it's ya birthday!" — 50 Cent, 'In Da Club'
- "It's our party, we can do what we want." — Miley Cyrus, 'We Can't Stop'
- "It's your birthday, baby, it's your birthday, who's gonna love you on your worst day?" — Drake, 'Ratchet Happy Birthday'
- "They say it's your birthday / We're gonna have a good time." — The Beatles, 'Birthday'
- "Boy, when you're with me, I'll give you a taste / Make it like your birthday every day" — Katy Perry, 'Birthday'
- "He want that cake, cake, cake, cake." — Rihanna, 'Birthday Cake'
- "You don’t get older, you get better." — Shirley Bassey
- "The way I see it, you should live everyday like it’s your birthday." — Paris Hilton
- "A birthday is like a new year and my wish for you, is a great year full of happiness and sunshine!" — Catherine Pulsifer
- "Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!" — Dr. Seuss
Chaise Sanders
Associate Editor
Chaise Sanders is an Associate Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers anything from lifestyle and beauty to entertainment and style. Wanna upgrade your skincare game? She's got you covered with the best facial cleansing brushes. Or maybe you're in need of a new true crime show to binge? Got that covered too! Prior to joining the Cosmo team, Chaise was an editor at Country Living (also part of the Hearst fam) where she interviewed celebs like Dolly Parton, LeAnn Rimes and even Martha Stewart. Now, as one of the Big Apple's newest residents, there's a good chance that you can catch her checking out an Insta-worthy cafe or spending way to much $$$ in vintage stores.
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