Re: Need help to save my engagement :(
Hi Stardust, I'm glad to hear that it seems to be working out.
It also sounds like the exam failure was a blip, it happens to most of us at some point or other. It sounds like you really do love each other, you just need to calmly decide what the best course of action is for you both and proceed.
Given everything that you have said about him now, I don't see why you would not marry him in the eventuality that he failed again, life can still go on. I think this is why he wants to have the nikkah earlier, so he can be sure you really want to be with him no matter what he ends up doing.
[What do you think? Even if he fails again, would you still go through with it? You said he's the right guy for you and he will take care of you and your family, so it's a matter of when not if. If you're steadfast I'm sure your parents wouldn't refuse.]
But your parents are also right from their perspective and wanting the best for their daughter. So I would suggest that you don't become confrontational with him, don't give him ultimatums. Just try to make him understand your parents perspective, tell him that you will get married next summer as your family want to do everything in one go. Basically just reassure him that it will happen and don't talk about failure or what-ifs. He needs to feel comfortable and secure to make the best of this year and needs your full support :)
Oh and if anyone says anything about you guys living separately or how difficult long distance relationships are or any other such rubbish, just bop them on the head. As long as you are committed to each other and committed to the task in hand time just flies by.
Good luck, I wish you all the best and i'A everything will work out for you guys :)