How do I deal with my crush?

I have a huge crush on a girl who I've been friends with for a long time. Here's the dilemma: she's five years older (25). She's so funny and kind, and a joy to be around, and has always been a really encouraging presence in my life. She's still single, and is always complaining about the lack of quality guys in her life/the fact that she's still single. She told me once that she figures she and her sisters will end up with guys they've known for a long time, and I've known her for a long time.





I told her a couple years ago that I hope I find a girl just like her up at college, because she's exactly the type I'd like to marry someday. Luckily, that statement didn't make anything weird between us, but I still haven't found anyone exactly like her.





What do I do?How do I deal with my crush?
tell her you like her and see what shes saysHow do I deal with my crush?
Ask her out.