Thank you for responding Salukigirl..

I am actually the oldest, however I know that my mom is possesive and protective of me because she had me when she was 18... I know that she is afraid of losing me.. We have had progressive issues since I turned 18 myself. I guess that she has reached a pique in this fear of losing me... however it is driving me away.

As to why my mom doesn't like my girlfriend, my girlfriend is a talkative know-it-all who is often unaware of her condescending tone. I'm not blinded from seeing my girlfriend's flaws, and I know that this can sometimes be hard to deal with... often hard to deal with. However I also know that it's an unconscious habit from my girlfriend when she doesn't really know someone or when she's being awkward/shy.

I would be lucky to find someone that my family likes and they like my family... I just can't stand these glares or side remarks that I get from my mom... Her opinion matters so much to me...

I do live at home with my mom... and I have considered moving out. However I have just gotten a job for the first time.. it starts in 10 days... So I can't even pay the downpayment for a place right now xD;