Hindi literature has an incredibly rich tradition of romantic poetry. A well-placed 'Sher' (couplet) can convey more emotion in two lines than a three-page letter.
Deep Emotional Couplets
"Meri aashiqui ki hadh mat poocho,
Hum unke bina bhi unhi ke hote hain."
"Mohabbat toh ek ehsaas hai jo jataya nahi jata,
Yeh woh lafz hai jo kabhi bataya nahi jata."
Using Shayari for WhatsApp Status
Many people use Shayari indirectly (via a WhatsApp or Instagram status) to signal their affection. If you use this approach, choose a couplet that reflects an "inside joke" or a specific feeling only they would recognize, making it a secret message hidden in plain sight.