COUSIN

Happy birthday to the cousin who has been present at enough family occasions to understand exactly why we are the way we are. We share relatives, childhood memories and confidential information that must never reach the family group chat. You know which stories have been improved over time, which arguments are still technically active and which person should never be seated beside which other person. Being cousins means we can disappear for months, meet again and immediately continue taking the piss as though no time has passed. You’re family by accident, friend by choice and an invaluable ally whenever everybody else starts behaving strangely. Love you, Cousin. Same family, same damage x