I’ve been dating my boyfriend for almost 4 months, he is the greatest guy in the world and genuinely makes me so happy. His is Saudi Arabian- born in the US, grew up between KSA and the US, went to college and currently lives/works in the US. His family is muslim, but he does not identify as muslim anymore. His family currently lives in KSA. I’m an American jew, not very religious but I do still celebrate the holidays. Just to clarify, I want to say that I am an anti-zionist jew and do not support the state of Israel in any shape, form, or fashion.

My parents know I have a boyfriend, but haven’t met him yet. His parents don’t know he has a gf yet- which I understand, it’s still early in our relationship. This topic came up at dinner last night with friends, and he hinted that he hasn’t told his parents about us because I’m jewish. He did say the conversation would have to happen at some point, but didn’t mention it beyond that.

I can genuinely see myself being with my bf for a long time, so I would rather tackle this issue sooner than later. If acceptance from his family is important to him, I feel like he needs to tell them. I don’t want to be together for years before he says anything to them, and then end the relationship because his parents don’t approve. He mentioned that he told his parents he wasn’t muslim before, and said it didn’t go over very well.

I just don’t know how to bring it up to him. I feel like I missed my chance to talk to him after dinner last night. I very much have a ‘guard your heart’ mentality, and this whole scenario is making me question what the next steps should be. I’ve never had to navigate anything like this before, how do I start this conversation with him?

EDIT: Grammar