Birthday cards, or any card for that matter, are an excellent opportunity to express our love for those special people who improve our everyday lives. Our lives have become increasingly busy, despite leading a more efficient lifestyle. Accordingly, special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries are moments when we can turn to the people we love and tell them why they are important to us.
Some people have a knack for writing birthday cards, eliciting laughter and tears from the receiver in one short message, while others struggle to express what they want to say and always feel like they are falling short of saying how they feel about the person they love.
If you are not one to express your emotions freely every day, writing the right words on a birthday card can mean the world to your loved one and act as a gentle reminder of how appreciative you are of them, even if you may not say it every day.
How to write the perfect birthday card if you are not good with words
If you struggle with pen and paper, an excellent way to ensure you write something special is to find a card with a strong message. Inspirational greeting cards are perfect because they contain inspirational and positive messages. You must do your research here. Find the greeting card that best matches your relationship with this person. In doing so, you do not need to write a long letter, but you can tell the person that the message is how you feel about them.
- Write a letter on rough paper first.
If you want to try writing a letter or a short message, write it on rough paper first. Instead of being romantic, funny, or inspirational, choose to be honest when writing your message. Write how the person makes you feel. Why do you choose to have them in your life?
- Write a story that reminds them of how special they are
Another easy way of writing something yourself when you are not so good with words is to write a story of the two of you that you deem special. Think about a time, an anecdote, or something that happened to the two of you that marks a critical moment in your relationship. What happened? Why do you see it as a vital part of your time together? Answering these questions will get you to open up and allow the particular person in your life to understand how you feel about them.
3. Write your hopes for them for the year ahead.
Rather than imposing your hopes on them, write what you hope for them for the year ahead. You can start by listing their best qualities because no matter how confident a person is, everyone likes hearing what people think about them and what they believe makes them unique. Some may only realize they have these qualities once someone points them out. So when working on this point, think about your loved one’s best qualities and then write what you hope for them during the next year. Do you want to see them experience more peace, calm, excitement, travel, or something other?
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What to avoid when writing the perfect birthday card
Knowing what to avoid is just as important as knowing what to write. Primarily, you should avoid going generic on your card. This is especially true if your partner enjoys reading notes of appreciation. If you know this, avoid simple happy birthday messages and write something that will tell them they are loved and appreciated.
If the person in concern is not looking forward to growing old, avoid buying silly birthday cards and joking about their advanced age. Understand that this is a sensitive subject for the person you love, so why would you give them something that makes them feel bad? If this is the case for the person in question, make sure that you buy a card that focuses on why you love them rather than a card that highlights their getting older.
Stationery is also essential when writing the perfect birthday card. Avoid writing with a chunky pen and go for a delicate ballpoint to give it a better look. You don’t have to be a calligraphy expert to write a card, but you should try to write in your best handwriting.
Conclusion
Once the message is written, and the card is sealed, it is time to hand the card to the person. If it is a loved one and you have written a special message inside, consider giving it to them quietly so they can read the message with presence. The message might lead to romance or trigger a much-needed conversation about your love and commitment to one another.
