He realized that you deserve to know

He’s just trying to keep your attention, you’re too pretty to not move on in life there are way better men out there

Can't be with you and don't want to be with you aren't the same thing. Maybe it was a weak attempt to see if you would suggest ways you could be together. Kind of a lame thing to do, IMO, but maybe they were trying to see if you're still interested.

He's trying to get back into your life and using your birthday as the stepping stone to re-start the relationship. Remember an ex is an ex for a reason and should always stay an ex forevermore.

Yes, strange ? You would think that was all clear when you initially broke up ?

He probably had a b-day reminder on his phone, which prompted him.

Maybe because he is in secured and is trying to tell you he made a mistake. Sometimes the obvious isn't always obvious.

Old technic to get the attention. No contact method used to work in the past but not anymore.

Maybe he expected that you will forgive him on that day.

Happy Birthday sweet lady. Hope it was a good one. Good to see you. 🤗

Some men like to do that to keep you as a plan b if the thing with the other girl doesn’t work out.

Seems rather peculiar on his part, maybe looking for a possible in?

I couldn't even begin to tell you. But happy belated birthday.

Maybe he thought it was the right time.

Perhaps you should have asked him that

Why didnt he tell you that a yr ago

Probably self justification

Sounds like it’s good he is an ex.

That took a lot of courage but yeah

I'd suggest blocking his number. You are better off without him and deserve better.

This would have been good enough even for him. Nothing more.

Some birthday present. 🙁

Happy birthday! 🙂

Happy Birthday 🎁🎂

Borderline personality. Did you respond?

An ex in an X
Don't bother with Y?

Just let it Z

🏃

Suspect he suffers narcissistic personality disorder. Don't waste anytime pondering over him.

I hope it gave your peace of mind and closure!

Sounds like he was attention seeking, shit testing to see if he still has his claws in because it’s an ego boost for him.

Your ex is a narcissist

That is a bit of a dick move.

Bc he's an ass, so don't entertain any attempt by him to reach out again

Because he's stupid 👀

Setting a bait to catch a tasty fish

Because he's a fucker that wants to be with you for his own benefit and therefore needs to make it about himself