Dragon & Monkey - what should I do?

If its true what they say about a dragon and a monkey, then I found the man I would love to spend the rest of my life with. Although, I'm afraid to tell him how I feel because I think it will scare him away. He's much older than I am and I met him at work; he's a general manager in a different location now. He's been married and I heard has no interest in marrying again. No children, but I think he wants some. I feel like we have this unbelievable connection with one another and I've felt this way for quite sometime. I tell myself to be brave and let him know how you feel because I'll regret it for the rest of my life if I don't. People have told me though "wait for him to come to you; if he's really interested he'd come to you." I'm an impatient person and a strong woman. When I want something I go for it...but I also don't want to make a mistake. Help me!