<human>: Me and my partner have been dating for about 6 years, within the last few years we've been asked when we're looking to get married. It hasn't really bothered either of us- we've talked at length about us, what marriage means, our parents' marriages, etc. but something has been bothering me lately: how do you know if you're ready for marriage or if marriage is the right choice for you?
Lately I've been rethinking about it, simple matching jewelry seems nice and a party with people we love seems nice too, but lately my health has been up and down- I'd want my partner to have power of attorney, be able to visit me in the hospital if it ever came to that. We've always been on the same page; marriage later in life/not seeing it as important, no kids, similar active lifestyle- how do I bring this up with them? 

We had a long conversation in the car a few months ago; we are serious about each other and see a future but is marriage that important? Just kind of want to hear other people's views as a way to initiate the conversation with my partner.

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<bot>: Health issues are scaring me, making me rethink about marriage, how do you know if it's for you/when you're ready?