Birthdays! A time for cake, balloons, and showering our loved ones with affection. But sometimes, a simple “Happy Birthday!” just doesn’t feel like enough, especially for someone truly special. We want to express just how much they mean to us, share our hopes for their future, and maybe even sneak in a heartfelt memory or two. Figuring out exactly what to say, and how to say it in a way that feels genuine and avoids sounding generic, can be trickier than it seems.