You have been feeling a stronger connection growing with someone lately, and it's something you should encourage. It might be the perfect time to invite them over to your home. Make a good dinner and share some quiet conversation. Or, it that's too big of a step to take, just call them up and pick their brain about some of the issues you're working on. They have helpful answers because they've been through some of what you're going through. They can tell you some harsh truths.