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Unique, witty birthday tributes for that special man in your life
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Looking to make your husband laugh out loud with a funny birthday message? Whether you’d like to tease him about his age, remind him of your favorite inside joke, or use witty wordplay to show how much you adore him, there are tons of ways to make your husband feel special on his birthday. Feel free to use these messages as they are or customize them to celebrate your husband’s unique personality. Let’s get started!

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“Better "over the hill" than under it. Happy Birthday!”

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  1. Not all of us enjoy growing older, but that doesn’t mean you can’t joke about it! Make your husband laugh on his special day and poke fun at his age to remind him that turning a year older isn’t really that bad after all.[1]
    • “Age is just another high score. Happy birthday!”
    • “Happy birthday! Focus more on the wonderful memories and less on your gray hair!”
    • “Someday, you will tell me how you survived the dinosaurs! Happy birthday, my love!”
    • “Happy birthday to a man who really is younger than he looks!”
    • “You can cross “dying young” off your list of stuff to worry about. Happy birthday, honey!”
    • “I think you're supposed to get wiser with age? But that's okay, there's always next year! Happy birthday.”
    • “You're so old, you still remember when Netflix sent DVDs. Happy birthday, love!”
    • “Please stop aging so gracefully. It’s getting kind of boring and predictable. Happy birthday!”
    • “Don't forget to wear your sunglasses when they light the candles! Happy birthday, dear.”
    • “It's okay to light the candles on your birthday cake—I've already alerted the fire department. Happy birthday, darling!”
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“Lucky for you, I love older men. Happy birthday, love.”

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  1. Birthdays can be a great time to remind the ones you love about what really matters—your relationship together. Wish your husband a happy birthday by teasing him about all the years you’ve spent (or the years you’re going to spend) together.
    • “How many birthdays have we spent together now? I guess it’s official—you’re stuck with me.”
    • “I’m so glad we’re going to grow old together and that you have a head start. Happy birthday.”
    • “It's amazing how long we've put up with each other. Happy birthday, honey!”
    • “Congrats on making it another year without killing me in my sleep. Happy birthday, my love!”
    • “Another year until we’re terrorizing the nursing home together! Happy birthday, sweetheart.”
    • “We’re a match made in heaven, and we’ll only get crazier with time. Happy birthday, babe!”
    • “It’s rude that you’re younger than me, but okay. Happy birthday, hubbie!”
    • “Wishing a fantastic birthday to my love! No one else would take you, so I guess we should plan on spending our lives together!”
    • “I’m looking forward to growing old with you—oh, wait! We’re already there! Happy birthday.”
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“Happy birthday to the only person I'll share my fries with. I love you, baby.”

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  1. Does your husband let you sneak a bite off his plate? Does he make a great hand warmer when it’s cold outside? Would he be a great partner on your favorite game show? Make your husband chuckle by pointing out all the ways he’s contributed to your life.
    • “Happy birthday to my best friend and my favorite foot warmer—my handsome, amazing husband!”
    • “I feel like I can be completely myself around you (sorry about that). Happy birthday!”
    • “Happy birthday to the only person I would bring with me during a zombie apocalypse.”
    • “Happy birthday to my incredible husband. Here’s to another year of us laughing at our own jokes, dealing with stupid people, and keeping each other sane.”
    • “I love you more than coffee and chocolate… which is a lot. Happy birthday!”
    • “Happy birthday to my love. I’m so thankful to have someone to annoy for the rest of your life!”
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“Smart, good-looking, and funny… but enough about me. Happy birthday!”

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  1. Birthdays can be a great way to shower your husband with love, but they can also be a perfect way to remind him just how lucky he is to have a spouse like you.
    • “You have got a birthday wish from someone as special as me, what more can you ask for? Happy birthday!”
    • “You’re by far my favorite husband—no one else comes close! Happy birthday!”
    • “I searched and searched for the perfect birthday gift then remembered you already have me.”
    • “Happy birthday! I hope you don’t mind, but I re-wrapped the gift you gave me last year. You’re going to love it!”
    • “I think me being your spouse is enough of a gift. You’re welcome.”
    • “Sometimes I wonder how you put up with me. Then I realize I put up with you, so we’re even!”
    • “Don’t worry about paying rent this year! You can live inside my heart for free. Happy birthday, freeloader.”
    • “I’m happy to make today all about you (as long as we both know the other 364 days are all about me). Happy birthday, babe!”
    • “Happy birthday from the best decision you ever made.”
    • “You already have me, what else could you wish for? Happy birthday, sweetie.”
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“Happy birthday from the person who tolerates your snoring and loves you anyway.”

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  1. Like a rollercoaster, every relationship has its ups and downs—what matters is that you’re both laughing and screaming together. Celebrate your husband’s special day by making fun of the things that drive you crazy or with an inside joke the two of you have together.
    • “For your birthday this year, I promise to go one night without putting my icy cold feet on you while we're cuddling.
    • “Happy birthday to the man who makes my heart skip a beat, but forgets where he put his car keys. Love you!”
    • “To the person I love the most, even when I’m hangry. Happy birthday, lover!”
    • “Happy birthday to the best husband ever (except when you’re really annoying)!”
    • “Happy birthday, darling! You’re the love of my life, the apple of my eye, and the pain in my neck—but I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
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“Wishing you the most mild of hangovers tomorrow morning!”

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  1. Planning a night on the town for your husband’s special day? Write a funny message to let him know how excited you are to celebrate his special night.
    • “Don’t worry about your age… alcohol can make it all better! Happy birthday, my love.”
    • “It's time to get this party started! But seriously, let's go—we both know you can't stay up past 10 p.m.”
    • “On your birthday, you can eat all the cake you want… as long as you share it with me! I love you, baby!”
    • “Here’s to another year of questionable decisions! Happy birthday, hubbie!”
    • “Birthday candles aren’t the only thing getting lit this weekend. Happy birthday, honey!”
    • “Your birthday is the best excuse to party on a weekday! Happy birthday, my love!”
    • “Let’s have so much fun, you’ll think it’s my birthday and buy me drinks all night. Happy birthday!”
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“I hope you have a birthday as unforgettable as you are.”

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  1. What better way to let your husband know you love him than to flirt a little and boost his self esteem? Show him your fun, flirty side with a sweet and silly compliment.[2]
    • “Sorry, honey, I can’t help you blow out your candles today—you’ve taken all my breath away! Happy birthday.
    • “You suck at aging! Can you at least try to look older? Happy birthday, Handsome!”
    • “I think there’s something wrong with my eyes—I just can’t take them off the birthday boy. Happy birthday, sweetheart!”
    • “You are gorgeous, but you look even better in your birthday suit. 😉 Happy birthday, darling!”
    • “Just two words: ‘Happy birthday.’ Actually, I have three more: ‘I love you.’”
    • “I wanted to give you all my love for your birthday, but I couldn’t find a big enough box. Happy birthday, sweetheart.”
    • “I’m a thief, but I’m not here to steal your presents—I’m here for your heart only. Happy birthday, honey!”
    • “You can blow out your candles, but nothing can ever extinguish the sparks between us. I love you, my dear!”
    • “I know it’s your birthday, but I still think you should be placed under arrest for stealing my heart. 😉 Happy birthday, my love!”
    • “How do you expect me to remember your birthday when you don’t look any older? Happy birthday, baby.”
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“Happy birthday to my otter half.”

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  1. Puns aren’t just restricted to Valentine’s cards—they can also be a great way to add humor and wit to a birthday card to your spouse. Pick a pun that relates to your husband’s interests, personality, or hobbies to really make him smile.[3]
    • “Happy birthday to the peanut butter to my jelly. I’m completely nuts about you. 🥜”
    • “I know this is cheesy, but I always melt around you! 🧀 Happy birthday to my feta half.”
    • “You must be glue because I’m sticking with you. Happy birthday, babe!”
    • “You’re the apple of my pie. Happy birthday! 🥧”
    • “How do 2 pickles celebrate their years together? They relish each other. 🥒 Happy birthday!”
    • “If you were a Sharpie, you’d be “super fine.” Happy birthday, my love!”
    • “You’re the loaf of my life, and we’re butter together. 🍞 Happy birthday!”
    • “We’re the perfect blend—I love you a latte. ☕ Happy birthday, sweetheart!”
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“Happy birthday to an oldie, but goodie!”

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  1. Looking for a funny message to add to your Instagram post? Once you’ve selected a couple of your favorite pictures of him, celebrate your husband’s birthday with one of these hilarious captions.[4]
    • “Another year older, but definitely not any wiser. Happy birthday!”
    • “We’re both getting old, but who’s counting? Happy birthday, love!”
    • “Whoever said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks never met you. HBD, honey!”
    • “Happy birthday to my favorite human pillow!”
    • “Time to celebrate the only other birthday as important as mine.”
    • “Don’t worry about your age, you get a new one every year. Love you, babe!”
    • “No need for b-day candles—you’ve already set my heart on fire.”
    • “I love you almost as much as the cake! Happy birthday, my dear.”
    • “It’s a national holiday! Happy birthday to my amazing husband.”
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“You’re only young once, but you can stay immature indefinitely.” —Ogden Nash

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  1. Still not sure what to include in your husband’s birthday card? Try sending him one of these amusing quotes to make him feel loved on his special day.
    • “Middle age is when you still believe you’ll feel better in the morning." ―Bob Hope
    • “Eventually you reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it." ―Will Rogers
    • “The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age." ―Lucille Ball
    • “The older you get the better you get. Unless you are a banana." ―Betty White
    • “I’m at an age when my back goes out more than I do." ―Phyllis Diller
    • “I was brought up to respect my elders, so now I don’t have to respect anybody.” —George Burns
    • “The old believe everything; the middle-aged suspect everything; the young know everything.” —Oscar Wilde
    • “As you get older, three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can’t remember the other two.” —Sir Norman Wisdom
    • “Wisdom doesn’t necessarily come with age. Sometimes age just shows up all by itself.” —Tom Wilson

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This article was reviewed by Seth Hall and by wikiHow staff writer, Cheyenne Main. Seth T. Hall (ICF ACC, CLC, and MNLP) is a Certified Life Coach and Founder of Transformational Solutions, a Los Angeles-based life-coaching company that helps people achieve their toughest goals, find their own voice, and think outside the box. He has been a life coach for over 10 years, specializing in personal development, relationships, career and finance, and wellness. He has helped his clients break the negative cycles in their lives and replace them with a positive, proactive mindset. Seth believes that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and rewarding life, and works passionately to help them reach their full potential. With a deep understanding of how our minds work and the power of positive thinking, he encourages his clients to find their unique paths in life and find success on their own terms. He is a certified master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a featured co-author for WikiHow, and co-author of "The Mountain Method”, “The Happy Tiger”, and “The V.I.S.I.O.N.S. Program”. This article has been viewed 37,367 times.
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