Has anyone suggested the option of having a heart-to-heart with GF, detailing all of the things he loves about her, and the things that prompt him to seek advice from strangers on the internet?
It seems obvious to me, OP, that you value the relationship. You obviously have some experience with what happens when incompatibilities destroy them. You have an opportunity here to find out if GF can respect and love you for who you are, and embrace what is important to you, or if she can't. Seize the opportunity. Maybe it will work out great, or maybe it will just save you a lot of money and heartache down the road.
Good Luck.
It seems obvious to me, OP, that you value the relationship. You obviously have some experience with what happens when incompatibilities destroy them. You have an opportunity here to find out if GF can respect and love you for who you are, and embrace what is important to you, or if she can't. Seize the opportunity. Maybe it will work out great, or maybe it will just save you a lot of money and heartache down the road.
Good Luck.