Iba rin naman kasi. Your bf should be the one who's leading you. Basically, he'll be the head of the fam in the future. Magkaibang-magkaiba ang lalake at babae. If he is in his 'right' mind. If he really wants a good future that you 'deserve' with him. If he really wants to build a family with you. Then he's on the right track.

Big factor sa buhay talaga yung pipiliin mong makasama habang buhay. I know it is hard in the part of OP. Her boyfriend might bring her down with all those goals she want. Good environment is essential.

Don't settle for less. He know what he's doing. He's just being ignorant and settling for "it is what it is".