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Cultural pull is strong with some backgrounds. Most notably those from the East. I dated an Indian guy and this story pretty much aligns with what I went through. My guy eventually started seeking “suitable” women to marry while he was with me … and then got married two months after I found out. It was all because his parents wanted control over who is permitted into their lives. I personally find it quite backwards (and heartbreaking for all involved), but I don’t pretend to even understand it fully.
His parents are his parents. They have been with him since birth. You have been there for six months. It doesn’t matter how much you love each other. The parents have the ability (and will, it seems) to ruin this if they so choose. Try to avoid getting hurt. Please do read more about these cultures and understand that it isn’t anything personal. That is what helped me the most because it will be a blow to your self-esteem.