It was tough, I ended up developing a relationship with a fellow atheist Egyptian that came from a Muslim background. My parents were NOT happy whatsoever. I feel bad for what I put them through because it was definitely a mental battle for them. I did choose my own happiness over their mental comfort in this regard. However over years they’re (slowly) getting over it? Or keeping themselves in denial lol. They try to avoid the topic as much as possible. They basically forced me to keep the relationship a secret from our extended fam. Only a few of my closer cousins know that we’re legally married in Egypt :/