Absolutely agree. Been together 22 years, married for 13 and the friendship is the important bit, plus you get great sex and all the other trimmings! Life together long term isn't a romantic whirlwind, practicality has to be an important part of that relationship. It sounds like your main problem is that you want a marriage (& a wedding) and it sounds like he doesn't.

This poster has Absolutely nailed it on the emotional intimacy so I have nothing to add there.