[scottmandue]

I know nothing of such matters but what I do know.

As we get older and more set in our ways it becomes more and more difficult to find a "life partner" (ask me how I know). I am in much the same place as you, found a lady who puts up with me and doesn't give me a bunch of crap (and we have similar interests). We are not in love but our time spent together is always good and I could see spending a long time with her. I find as I grow older that this type of lady is much more attractive (and harder to find) than the "trophy girlfriend" that is pretty on the outside and ugly on the inside who have a never ending chain of boyfriends that use and are used by them then break up when one or both of them becomes a PITA.

Don't want to get all philosophical on your a$$ but,
My younger friend (in his thirties) has had two children with his wife and he says it has changed him for the better. Our society puts a high value on chasing out own selfish desires however relationships are the only thing that really matters. All your possessions and comforts can be taken away from you in a moment (fire, flood, earthquake, thief, layoffs, etc.).

The love of a child is priceless (or so I have been told)

If I were you I would marry her, but that is your call, not knowing either of you can't really say.

Have you considered pre-marital counseling? I hear marriage counselors have compatibility tests they can give you... I know nothing of such matters, just a thought if you are into that sort of thing.

Congratulations either way!