just my tought here -

why not bring not bring the confession part to a whole new level
where no one has anything to lose
because as far as i know relationship should be fun not just serious commitment and understanding

let say you like a girl
you just let her know your feeling without requiring an answer
for example :
you : hey, i kind of like you and i think it would be fun if you can be my gf

and then continue with your creativity but never force an answer from her, as this will take the presure off from her because if she doesn't like the idea she know that she can still be frens and comfortable with you

yeah..... that's right

my point is HAVE FUN