Decision point questions to consider before taking the plunge:<p>1. Can you and them dedicate time for relationship maintenance?<p>2. Would you rather live with this person than anyone else?<p>3. If you had to choose someone to be your medical power-of-attorney, e.g., if you were incapacitated, would it be them?<p>4. Are they your best friend?<p>5. Can you both passionately negotiate and have disagreement without concerns of relationship damage?<p>6. Is there mutual, genuine caring and respect for each other?<p>7. Have you known each other for at least 2 years but preferably longer?