Situation.. Diferent meaning for sex

In my opinion for me to lose my virginity is to lose a part of myself, to give up my innocence and purity.

But,

For my boyfriend in his culture. To lose your virginity it means to become a man, to no longer be a boy.

We are both wanting to take our relationship to the next stage but I'm in a 50/50 situation. I know I'm going to be with him forever I just Dont know..