@ Cmarieh:
My dad never put his nose on my business but, my mom, still does and, as a matter of choosing mates, her negativeness or ill experiences would discourage any person to love, whomever GOD might have drawn their life.
If I were given persisson to give you an advice, take that hand of your dear dad TO PRAY, first. You are young, I think you are not too spensive for your dad (unless he´s concerned his time is short on earth) and he may follow the example of Isaac´s father: Ask God in prayer, together, and that anxiety he seems to have, will disappear with your reward.