My kids’ father and I send each other “Happy birthday” messages each year. In other words, if the co-parents are cordial, a happy birthday text seems like the natural order of things.

They don't speak to each other all year, but on her birthday she gets this one texts. Skip to Article. ... Must I respond when 1 sends me a ‘happy birthday’ text? Updated: Jan. 16, 2025, 5:28 a.m.