Circumstances?

[Sweden]

you could just say that you had more flexibility workwise so you could come to visit him in Canada often, and as he is self employed that wasn't much of a possibility for him, hence he has not met your family but you have met his - or something like this.

 

[Haaya]

What if the marriage is arranged

 

[scylla]

What if the marriage is arranged

Then you simply say that and provide the details.

No need to post the same question multiple times.