Planning to Get Married Next Year, but Struggling to Tell My Dad

Alhamdulillah, I've met a wonderful brother, and we both feel blessed to have found each other. In Sha Allah, we're looking to have our nikkah next year. He's already spoken to his mom, and I've talked to mine too. The only person left is my dad, and honestly, that's the part I'm most nervous about. Right now, my home situation is tough-my mom hasn't been well, and my dad is under a lot of stress because of it. I don't want to add more burden, so I keep putting off the conversation, but it's really weighing on my heart. Another thing that's been on my mind is our current interactions. We're not officially in a relationship, but we do talk, share our feelings, and sometimes say 'I love you.' It worries me that this might not be fully halal, and I really want to avoid anything that goes against our deen. I deeply care about him and respect him, and I don't want things to go wrong because we're not handling this the right way. I'm torn between wanting to keep our connection strong and making sure we do everything in a proper, halal manner. Our moms know, and even our siblings are aware, but telling my dad feels like the biggest step. I'm just not sure how or when to bring it up, especially with everything happening at home. I want to do this with respect for my parents, my faith, and our future, but I feel overwhelmed and unsure what to do next. Any advice on how to approach my dad?