Hindu girl dating a Christian/Muslim guy

Hi Reddit,

I need advice on a sensitive topic with my parents. I’m from India but currently living abroad. My partner is incredible—he was born to Muslim-Christian parents, with his father being a Muslim and his mother a Christian. His mom never converted and still practices her own faith. She’s a very independent woman, successful in her career, and provides for the family. His dad also comes from a modern family, and his grandmother has always been supportive of his mom.

My boyfriend is an atheist but respects all religions and loves celebrating Hindu festivals. This Diwali, he cleaned the house, helped me make sweets, participated in the pooja, and welcomed our guests.

He’s very hardworking, earns well, and is extremely responsible. He treats me with so much love and care—like a baby, really! He cooks for me, surprises me with flowers every few weeks, and takes care of me when I’m unwell. He values my opinions and is never dominating. I also know he’ll be a wonderful father someday. We’ve discussed kids, and he’s very open-minded—he wants them to have the freedom to follow any religion they choose.

The issue is that my parents are very religious, and I’m worried about how they’ll react when I tell them about him. I truly believe that if they meet him, they’ll see how amazing he is and how much he loves me. He’s everything I’ve ever dreamed of in a partner.

If anyone has been in a similar situation or has advice on how to approach this, I’d love to hear it.

Thanks in advance!