>>49560121
The one tip i can give you besides not getting into parasocial relationships is to personally talk to that person and become real friends for at least 6 months. You should confess after that amount of time passes. Wait too little and you'll realize you don't have much in common with that other person. Wait too much and you'll stay in the friend zone.

I managed to get a girlfriend years ago by doing this but i can't help you with what comes next.