Use a “3 things” formula. Think of:
- One thing you love about them.
- One thing they did for you.
- One hope for their year.
Turn it into a single short line, under 75 characters.
Example:
“Your honesty, your late calls, your wins. Happy birthday.”
Another:
“Your laugh, your loyalty, our chaos. Happy birthday.”
Swap words with your own details. Write fast, do not overthink.