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\"finger-friends\"<\/p>\n

Maybe they deserve more than two words.<\/h3>\n

<\/p>\n

If you want to show off a lot of effort send a ” Happy Birthday ______! Cheers :) “<\/em> The smiley face is really important since it adds a bit of humanity to an otherwise emotionless message.<\/p>\n

I mean, these days who has time to congratulate over 9000<\/a> friends? I know, right? Your post just adds up to the existing hundreds, all saying the same with different grammatical cases. And by the end of the day your friend will post a global “thanks” with the same coldness of the congrats he\/she received.<\/p>\n

Do this instead. It’s better for both.<\/h3>\n

Think about it: what is this day about anyway? It means X years ago your friend came to this world. It also means he\/she is an year closer to leave it. That’s harsh but true nonetheless. I’m sick and tired of seeing people getting ignored on a daily basis, but deeply praised after they die. Guess what, they can’t see you or hear you inside that coffin!<\/p>\n

Thus, whatever you have to say to your friend, say it, honestly and without holding back<\/strong>, at least once a year, and what a perfect day birthdays are.<\/p>\n

Let him\/her know…<\/p>\n

    \n
  • how much you care;<\/li>\n
  • how honored and inspired you feel;<\/li>\n
  • what you like the most about him\/her;<\/li>\n
  • that you recall the last time that both ______;<\/li>\n
  • or that time when ______ happened;<\/li>\n
  • basically, that they matter and are loved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    It’s even better if you make it personal like — in descending order — a postcard, a letter, an SMS, an instant message… but never a public post. This is between you two and no one else.<\/p>\n

    By doing this, you’ll brighten your friend’s day<\/strong> . Additionally, you’ll feel fulfilled<\/strong> — wow, that’s way too many L’s in three words — by knowing you did made someone else’s day. It’s the best warmth there is.<\/p>\n

    By the way, mine is getting closer. It maybe be a good time to put it into practice. Just sayin’ :P<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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