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Happy Birthday, Ian Harding -- Here Are 11 'PLL'-Related Party Situations We Hope You Avoid

Here's to pretending there's no "A" in party.

Today is "Pretty Little Liars" star Ian Harding's 29th birthday and we're wishing him a very happy day, year, and life devoid of every scenario that has ever befallen any of the characters on PLL. But these birthday party-related ones especially...

No one wants to come to your birthday party.

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We hope no one Ian invites to his birthday party has this reaction.

Your frenemies arrive unexpectedly at your party looking fabulous.

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Does Ian Harding have frenemies?

You have to wear a festive sweater.

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Party dress code? No thank you.

Seriously, costume parties are really labor-intensive.

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New dictum: All parties should be Come As You Are.

You get arrested.

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In the grand scheme of PLL scenarios, getting arrested isn't all that bad. We still hope Ian Harding avoids it on his birthday. And forever.

You worry too much about others.

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It's your birthday. You're allowed not to worry about other people for a day... Even if your cousin doesn't seem to be having a very good time at your birthday party.

You have to make EVERY decision because it's your birthday.

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Decision anxiety is real, people.

You realize you're a year older and cry existential tears.

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But, if you do, it's your birthday and you can cry if you want to. (What? You knew it was coming.)

Someone you love can't make it for your birthday.

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We live in a globalized society, you know? Not everyone can make it to you birthday. Doesn't mean they don't heart you.

Guests inexplicably start leaving the party early.

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What do you mean you have another birthday party to go to?!

Someone gifts you something horrible and you have to pretend you love it.

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Um, you shouldn't have?

But who are we kidding? This is Ian Harding we're talking about here. We're sure his birthday party will be wonderful — just like he is!

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Happy birthday, Ian!

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