Wow congrats on the proposal. This relationship has grown for sure. What do your kids think or did you tell them? I am part of a step family. My step dad though and my mom were together when I was 5 but his kids were older. Its sometimes hard. My parents are divorced now though. My mom doesn't want to be married again. She was married from a young age too and now likes being alone. It worries me. I agree with Melody why ge married if don't want. My gramps has a live in lady friend. Its a nice companion but why get married I guess. My mom says she doesn't even want to live with someone. Just date. What works for one doesn't for another. Do what is in your heart and that can always change too.