Discover how a well-chosen birthday phrase can turn someone's special day into a memorable celebration.

it's been a birthday-ruiner. A viral Reddit post has sparked outrage after a 20-year-old woman shared her boyfriend's expectations that she would pay for him and two of his friends' dinner at a ...

after a woman refused to help her friend move because she didn't pitch in for her birthday gift Getty A Reddit user's birthday snub has sparked drama in her tight-knit friend group. The woman ...

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Whether you want to make her laugh, include a birthday blessing, or get romantic, this collection of birthday wishes for your ...

Sometimes, the simplest gestures—like heartfelt birthday wishes—leave the biggest impact. After all, birthdays are special ...

Getty A woman ... her "a small birthday party” at their condo. “I was on board with it because I don’t like huge gatherings and prefer intimate celebrations with close friends,” she ...

I have no trouble making friends with single men. And though I'm appropriately wary of them, I sometimes think it's easier for me to connect with male strangers than with women. But once a man is ...

Happy birthday! 3. I have always seen you as inspiration. Here’s wishing you the happiest birthday! 4. A shining example for all of us! Period. Happy birthday to my friend who goes before us and ...

It's your best friend's birthday, yay!!! I am sure you already grabbed the perfect gift and have planned a fabulous birthday party for them. But before you sit back with a glass of champagne and ...