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Andy Cohen and John Mayer

John Mayeris lettingAndy Cohenknow just how much he means to him.

In honor of Cohen’s 53rd birthday on Wednesday, Mayer posted a heartfelt tribute for his pal on social media, sharing numerous life lessons he’s learned from theWatch What Happens Livehost.

“Even though I made sure to tell @bravoandy what he means to me on the occasion of his birthday yesterday, I didn’t get a chance to tell YOU what he means to me,” the “New Light” crooner, 43, wrote Thursday on his Instagram Story alongside a photo of the pair from Cohen’s 50th birthday party.

“This man has taught me to be more considerate. To check in more. To have as much fun asking questions as answering them,” he continued. “To be thoughtful and kind and fun and consistent with my love and my friendship.”

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John Mayer and Andy cohen

In a second Instagram Story post, Mayer added, “Love you Andy” with a red heart emoji.

The Bravo executive producer alsocelebrated his birthdayalongside close friendAnderson Cooperon Wednesday. Sharing a video from the gathering, Cohen and Cooper—who turned 54 on Thursday—blew out the candles on identical birthday cakes, courtesy of palsKelly RipaandMark Consuelos.

John Mayer and Andy cohen

John Mayer and Andy cohen

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Among the pair’s famous friends in attendance at the birthday celebration wereSarah Jessica ParkerandMatthew Broderick.

“Gemini Twins: ACTIVATE! Happy Birthday to my friend, AC2 partner, and brilliant Daddy,” Cohen said of Cooper. “Our lives are all better with you in them, Anderson. (Thanks to the Consuelos' for the cakes; and to SJ, Liza, & Bruce for the surprise party!).”

“Listen, we have a very sweet friendship, and we are together all the time,” Cohen toldCNNin 2018. “I think that I was not surprised because we also have a great love for each other. So, it just seems like the obvious assumption.”

source: people.com