VAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA, VAHEGURU JI KI FATEH
Jio, have you spoken to any respected elder Gursikhs in the area? They are usually aware of rishtas and personalities and could provide the assistance you need. Not saying that this should eliminate any checking done by your family of the potential rishta and her family, but it may open up some options.\
Relationships before marraige are an open door for kurehits - a big no no. No matter how strong a person may think he/she is, kaam is not so easily dismissed and can overwhelm the strongest and ruin their life.