How do i tell my mom that im moving out on my 18 birthday?

Just go ahead and start packing. When she brings it up again, be gentle with her because it is probably difficult for her. But you have to live your own life and do not be held back by her.

Just do it! If she doesn’t believe you that’s her probelem!

I agree with @BBSDTfamily @jamielynn2328 and @Darwin if you’re really bent on this; I just wouldn’t severe any ties, tell her off, or anything like that. Just in case you want to move back

I would sit down with her and explain your concern over her not taking you seriously. If you approach the situation with open and honest communication, maybe she will really see that you are turning into a mature adult and will listen to your plans and hopefully support you. She probably does not want to believe that you are really leaving so soon…

Pack your stuff and give her your new address. That will generally convince her.

However, what about your future? Your BF is going to college, but what about you? I wouldn’t burn any bridges with your mom. You just might have to move back home if things don’t work out. Even dating for a year is no guarantee that you two will stick together forever.

Are you going to be able to support yourself in Minnesota? Or will you need help from home? You need to figure that out before you go. If you can prove to your mom that you will be doing okay, then she might not worry quite so much.

BTW, have you finished high school? If you haven’t, then give your BF a raincheck and get that diploma. Then head off to Minnesota.

Don’t burn any bridges if you can avoid it. Trust me on this one, have an adult sit-down conversation about it, let her know you have a real plan and aren’t recklessly running to him with no idea what to do once you’re there. Tell her you want her support, even if she doesn’t agree with the situation.
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You probably think this relationship is failsafe, but life happens, and if it’s possible to not mess things up at home it will make the transition much smoother.

Have you finished high school?

Because honestly, I get that you love your boyfriend and being away from him is really, really hard. But if you haven’t finished high school, you owe it to yourself and your boyfriend to stay and finish it. If you have finished it, then fine—pack your stuff. Sit your mom down, make a nice dinner or take her out to dinner, and very calmly tell her, “Mom, you must haven noticed I’ve been packing my stuff. I’m moving to wherever to be with my boyfriend.”

When you talk to her, you need to stay calm and rational. You need to be mature about it. And you need to tell her your plan: your plan to find employment and either start a career, continue your education, or whatever else.

im transfering high school….so i’ll still be finishing my last year….he wasnt going to let me move with him unless i was planning to finish school and get my diploma

How did you get a high school transfer approved without a parent?

i should be able to get my school transcript since im going to be 18 by that time

Damn.. Stay at home until you finish high school. I hate to say it, but college is full of pretty interesting lady’s. You could find your stuff on the porch one afternoon. What do you do then?

I think continuing at the high school your at would be wisest. High schools do have different requirements to graduate. My cousin moved from NH to TX and couldn’t graduate on time because apparently you need more classes in TX. Have you looked into that? Also, September to June…he goes to college for one year and you finish your last year of high school. Why do you have to move in together? Being apart is a great test for young relationships.

Is anyone else enough of a jerk, like me, that you look forward to hearing a question 3 months from now “My mother has changed the locks and I can’t get back in to the house, what do I do?”

… no? Just me then. Oh well.

Since you haven’t finished high school, I strongly suggest you wait. Life is a whole bunch easier if you have a parent paying the light bill, cooking dinner and cleaning house. And, as others say, there are a lot of worlds that will open up at college for your BF. If he can resist those that would lead him away from you, then he will have proved his worth to you.

Please, please finish high school where you are! One, if the relationship is meant to be, it will be there for you when you graduate from high school. Two, 18 may be a legal adult, but please believe me when I say, it’s a whole new ballgame and it’s not just fun and games. What are you going to do to further your education? If not, what kind of job will you have? No degree, 18…not a lot of options and it’s not a great job market. Who is footing the bills for the boyfriend’s place? Who is the responsible party for all of this.

Playing house isn’t always what it is cracked up to be. Really think about this before you walk out that door.

@MrItty – lol. that was funny. =)

@Mrs_Hill91 – like the others, I would suggest that you finish first your high school where you are. Let your boyfriend get used to his college life as well. It’s just for a year anyway. There are a lot of adjustments to be made here and you wouldn’t want the stress of moving high schools, moving in with a boyfriend/girlfriend and entering college all at the same time be confused with how you feel for each other. to avoid questions like “do I really love him/her?” or “did I make the right choice of moving with him/asking her to move with me?” And to top all these stress and bills to worry about, you should also consider what @johnpowell and @cak said.