What does it mean when a guy wishes you a Happy B-day via a private message on Facebook?

[Anonymous]

It was my birthday yesterdag and as you all know you get a lot of messages on your wall on Facebook. But there was this guy from my class who sent me a private message to congratulate me. And afterwards we talked for an hour or so. But my question is 'Why would he congratulate me in a private message instead of just posting on my wall?'. Ok I know that some people sent a private message because they know that person well. But the thing is, we never talk to each other, not even on school so I don't get why he would send me a private message. And, I almost forgot, I asked my friends who are also in the same class if they got a private message from him for their birthday, but they didn't. He didn't even congratulate them. So what do you think this means or do you think this means nothing?

It means nothing

He was just being polite

He may like you

He definitely likes you

Other reason (explain below)

[Bimbobambo]

This guy probably waited very long for a good moment to start a conversation with you. A Birthday is the perfect moment. I chose "definetly likes you" because he wouldn't chat with you for that long. If he is unexperienced with this, he will probably be like "No! I was just being nice!" because he doesn't know if you ask because you like him too or because you wanna make clear that You're not interested. Thats why you can't ask him if you want the true answer. If you like him too just tell him, because after that there is nothing for him to worry about.. yes guys are simple like that. He will be like "alright she said she likes me, I got that in the bag, so there Is nothing to lose. I can confirm, too". If you are shy as well. Then just wait if he starts conversations like this more frequently now. Or if he sends you SMS a lot. Then you know for sure he likes you. Give him time to grow the balls to tell you and if you see its already a month but its obvious that you both like eachother then just make the first step. Welcome.

[dangerDoge]

I'm a shy guy. If he is a shy guy too, I think I can say that he may like you. Shy guys tend to want to talk with their crush, but feel too awkward in just saying "what's up?" Because of that, they may try and contact you with a reason and work into a conversation from there. In this case, a happy birthday may have been the reason, and the hour long conversation was him trying to talk to you.
For some reason, that ends up being my main way in texting/messaging a crush because I'm shy 😅

That being said, some people are just polite or simply interested in becoming better friends with people, so I wouldn't take it as a "definitely." However, this does provide strong evidence for a "maybe" or dare I say "probably." It depends how shy he is.

Well, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

[Ozanne]

Happy belated birthday! :) xo
I think there are a lot of people who just aren't wall-writers. When I had a Facebook, I had female friends who did this too. They just wanted to make it personal and make sure I read it I guess. The fact he sent you a private personal message means something, and also the fact he doesn't wish anyone else a happy birthday means he did take notice of you and cared enough to say something. I wouldn't take this as anything other than good. You might notice that he's not much of a Facebooker, writing on walls or commenting, and if you do notice that, then it just proves my point that he would rather keep things private than do or say something that the world can see. Having a guy in your life like this ensures that what's between you two will stay between you two.

[Asker]

Thank you for your explanation :) I think your explanation makes a lot of sense and you are right about him, he doesn't comment or write on walls or any of those things everybody sees. I've been thinking and I think he just likes me as a friend but I still don't get why he would send me a private message because we hardly say a word to each other :/

[thaliza]

Oh well, many guys have called me or messaged me on my birthday just to wish me Happy Birthday and it didn't mean anything at all. :P

[BrieLove]

means nothing just saying happy Bday!

(ﾉ◕ヮ◕) ﾉ*:･ﾟ Happy Birthday! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕) ﾉ*:･ﾟ

[KempisMC]

it probably means only one thing , but its one thing of about 4 or 5 reasons/motivation/self preservation.
He more than likely is saying he likes you , but why the privacy.
Private rejection is easier if the wishes brings that part of the possibility.
Not getting the girl in trouble with she has a boyfriend, so its kinds , but
Not getting himself in trouble , because he has a girlfriend
Cruelty ( unlikely) hot guy wishing HB to someone as a joke to give her false hope, but hiding his actions.
Shyness

[Jones_T]

Why did you ask your friends?
Actually during birthday days girls talk easily...

Even not reply to hi or hello...

They must do reply for happy birthday...

Then it's a pleasant start... A good initiate... There they two become friends...

For not post in wall, he try to hide his wish before anyone in public... He don't want to get known by anyone...

May be he likes to talk with you over the years... But he waited for opportunities.. a wait for this moment...

And he will be more happy because you two chat for an hours in first time... It's more great feeling for boy.

If he didn't talk or see you in the eyes upto this day.. it's infatuation/crush mostly...

I don't wanna tell more it's 1year ago...

So tell me how things went later...

[GuyAdviceFromGuy]

I think he likes you and he probably waited everyday till your birthday to have an excuse to send you a private message like that, to initiate a convo

[I_am_repulsive]

He's a keeper and he want you to marry him. Yep that's right... that's what it means...

[CocoRachelle]

When I used Facebook, in the beginning I would write a happy birthday message on their wall, but then I just started sending it via PM. He could be shy, though.

[ppd84]

I always send a private message, and never post on any wall. It's uncomfortable if everyone sees what I'm saying, and my message isn't meant for them anyway.

[Telekinetic-Potato]

at this point it means he want's to have a conversation with you, investigate further by replying to him to find out what he wants.

COME ON PEOPLE!!!

[Noboddy]

If you were out in public and a friend wished you a happy birthday would he scream it for everyone to know or would he tell you directly?

Think about it that way when someone PM's you Happy Birthday instead of posting it on your profile.

[electrollama]

This video will give you my guess.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZeZRoFStU0

[Ozanne]

Oh god, I so do this. I used to go through a thread of 100 happy birthday messages on someone's wall just to make sure my wish was different. I'd end up writing this elaborate birthday greeting like something you'd read in a card. I'm a moron. LOL

[AmeerX]

Well, I also have done the same thing. I never talked to a classfellow. I like her so I send her such messages in private message. And never even talk more than a word like yes or no for work at university.

[Asker]

So you just liked the person like a friend? Or did you feel attracted to her in some way? :p

[Tjanith]

@asker he's having crush on you. But not an serious crush. So if you like him further message him. This time you message him first , make his day happy :)

[AmeerX]

Well, yes like a friend but since she already has friends I don't think it would be appropriate to talk to her. And You know, people get the wrong impression like he is getting attracted to her. Surely I am attracted but not that much that you call it love. Platonic love I think you can call it that. I joined the site recently to actually discuss this matter.
I wrote a letter addressed to her father asking permission because actually she wears spectacles and I wanted to see her without them. And she has never taken her glasses off her face at least I didn't notice.
And yes Tjanith is right. I do expect her to message me or talk to me sometimes but I thought if I asked first it would be indecent and like poking into her business. So I asked indirectly by asking her father. And send a sealed letter through her.
But to be honest I am shy and I don't look at any girl in the classroom at least not more than once. One time is okay when someone enters the room. If you like to know. Just ask

[RedRain]

I think he likes you and he's either too shy to post on your wall, or has a girlfriend, or wanted to start conversation, which he actually did :)

[Puddingfishcake]

He may wanted an excuse to talk to you, so he congratulated you to make it less stalky.

[sadsadboy]

h could just be being polite
mayb just wants to congratulate you on ur bday personally

[Keyspirits]

Let this song speak on behalf of his fragile little heart 😉

https://youtu.be/fhf5bxvs27s

[Svengodofman]

I only wish people happy birthday through PM, I don't care to have the whole seeing me wish someone happy birthday so he could just be like me, granted it's still possible that he likes you.

[Eternallylucky]

He doesn't want others to know what he's saying to you.

[vickiezalez]

He may like you. Definitely wanted to stand out instead of being lost in the bunch.

[Anonymous]

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obvious ot me that he doesn't want some other gal (s) to know he's reaching out to you... perhaps his GF's eyes are watching his facebook?

[TheGuyFromMiddleEast]

I don't tknow if he likes you or not, but he definitely wants to get closer (as a friend or romantically).

[d20samurai]

A) Embarrassed of being judged by his heterosexuality.

B) CREEEEEEEP

C) Tryna play footsie wit u under da table, yeaaaahhhh...