It might have taken a romantic relationship to make us realize that we’re better off as just friends, but that doesn’t make you any less special to me.
I wouldn’t ever want to be without you in my life, my dear.
Everything I have learned from you will stick with me for a lifetime, as your lessons are of invaluable significance to me! Happy birthday to you today, dear teacher!
You’re a great friend of mine and seeing as age clearly hasn’t been very kind to you, I’ll show you some kindness and I won’t add to it by giving you a hard time about getting older!
Enjoy your special day and here’s to many more to come!