I’m happy for you MixedBeauty- Sounds like you are in a good situation. From what you say - your dad has nothing to worry about and he will be understanding inshAllah. So best of luck on your chat with your dad. The best way is deal with things in a very honest and straightforward way in these type of situations if you want any kind of resolution. Personally, I do not think you have much to be worried about from all that you have told. Lastly: Remind your dad that good guys are hard to come by and that you have truly found winner.
As I mentioned in another one of your thread’s MixedBeauty, compared to you - I am an old buddi. haha. I am 25 years old. I dated my boyfriend for 2 years before we got engaged (its been a little over a month). I focused more on my studies for the majority of my life because it has always been a very important thing for my parents that I have the ability to stand on my own two feet. I do not think my dad would have been cool with the fact of me getting married earlier. For the reason that he really wanted me to have a professional degree. But I am a lawyer now and his wish has come true. As sad as he was that I am growing up, he is more accepting of it. He had no problem with meeting my guy and he had an easier time understanding it’s importance. Its the next step after all.