Need help to save my engagement :(

thanks Farrah
Yea, I was so shocked when he said that I was not going to work in Pakistan or only teach! but then I think he was just overreacting because of his results so he wanted to take his angry emotions out on me (which is fine because I do that with him all the time and he just takes it). Also, I think he is not quite aware of how much Pakistan has progressed and since he has not lived in Pakistan before he is just thinks its the norm for women to just sit at home. NOT TRUE! Pakistani women are actively seeking careers and are even doing better than the boys in terms of exam results.

the thing is he failed two of his exams, and missed the pass mark by two marks! So thats what has got him really down.

Your parents are exactly like mine. I thought they wouldnt get along but when I introduced him to my parents they just loved his personality! and his family! I mean thats why they said yes varna aik berozgar ko to koi bhi rishta nahin deta. But my parents saw potential and determination in him. His dad is a very successful businessman so he could have easily just gone and worked for him but he wont. He wants to stand up on his own two feet and I really respect him for it.

But your right about him failing dubara next year and the year after that...what then? so my parents said they would wait and see until next year and do the wedding next december (i was meant to have my Nikah this Dec). Now my parents are being precautious. In the meantime, I am InshAllah going to start my Masters in Law next September and then pursue a PhD if it is written for me. I told him this today and he was fine with it. He doesnt have a prob with me pursuing a career/work in the west, just not in pakistan.

Thanks for all your helpful advice :)