Confessions: How do I tell my beautiful, intelligent friend she's the woman of my dreams?

She sees me as a friend, but I have developed feelings of love for her (Photo: Shutterstock)

I met this beautiful, intelligent and caring woman two months ago. I must admit we talk a lot. She is different from all the women I have dated before. She says I am a great man and pours out many compliments. The problem is that she sees me as a friend, but I have developed feelings of love for her. What can I do to make her love me and how long must I wait before opening up to her? I feel that she is the woman of my dreams and, if things work out, I intend to marry her. Please guide me through this.

{Alvin}