I’m 29 and my boyfriend is 31. We’ve been together for almost a year and live together. I’ve met his sister, who lives in the UK, but not his brother or dad, who live in Dubai. He’s English but moved out there when he was younger.
His mum sadly passed away five years ago. He’s said it’s “not the same there anymore” and "who would you be meeting exactly!?" and that his dad and brother aren’t really the type to organise a lunch to meet me or anything. He doesn’t spend much time there, just the odd work trip.
At the moment, he’s been in Dubai for over a month because some work documents are being processed. He’s mainly working, but has spent a bit of time with his niece and nephew. He was meant to be there for a week only and it's very stressful for him -- we think every week it's going to be processed so we didn't know it would be this long.
We’ve talked about getting married next year and I asked him outright if we’re going to get engaged next year. He said yes, but we didn’t go into details about timing or plans, and I don’t think we should just yet.
What’s worrying me is that he hasn’t introduced me to his dad or brother.
I’m wondering if this is a lack of commitment, or if I’m overthinking.