Should I take the risk of falling in love with her?

So there is a beautiful woman who shares the same personality as me. We text alot. We have so much in common...It's like we are mirrors of each other. We both carry self love. I haven't fallen for someone in a year and a half. I took that year to love myself more, to deserve better...but now that there is someone who actually has the potential to love me, I'm scared. I guess I'm scared of getting hurt like the other women who were potential lovers. Any advice?