So, I need to blow off some steam and get some advice about my mother. For as long as I remember my mom has always been able to ruin anything that I seem to like. For example, I grew up dancing and before any big show my mother would some how pick a fight with me. As an adult, my mom will bad mouth my job even though I am happy with it. It is a good job, exactly what I was looking for. I make good money and I am happy. She doesn't seem to notice that what she says is hurtful and she will always talk about what I need to be doing instead and not only tells me but other people too. To continue make matters even worse, my boyfriend that I have been dating for a long while now told my mom that he would like to marry me and showed her the ring. Isn't of my mom being nice about it, she off about how if I think I am getting married and when I move I am taking everything from the house including the pets. This is what she does every time I bring up moving. My boyfriend was very upset.

Now, I should mention that I am in my 30s and an only child. I do live at home and do a lot of things for my mother. However, I can only imagine the blow up when my boyfriend and I actually do get engaged. In fact it scares me.

I hoping someone can give me some advice on what you think I should do. The entire situation is tiring and becoming overwhelming. Instead of being happy I am just waiting for a big fight.