My mother is losing it!

OK, so I moved back in with my parents while I finish school. My mother tries her best to control me! This got under my skin today when she was telling me how to spend my money!?! It's like she tries to control my social life as well?!?! Everything I do must be approved by her?!? What should I do to let her know Im not a kid anymore! I dont wanna piss her off but I am 25 years old and have a good job.. The only reason I don't live elsewhere is because school takes up most of my money.

sorry man... once i moved out i knew i could never go back for that same reason. Its weird, when i was a kid she could care less what i was doing, when i turned 21 she always wanted to know what i was doing...

exactly i used to party like 3 times a week before i even turned 21 she would call and check on me etc. wonder where i was but fuck since i turned 21 its been worse. if you dont wanna hurt her feelings or piss her off then you prob just gonna have to put up with it till you move out.

Unfortunately it's her house so you have to live by her rules and answer to her. It may not be right for her to do all of this but she is your mother and cares about your well being. The only way to get her out of your business is to get out of hers...meaning you should move. Decide if you can put up with her "nosey" behavior...You should talk to her about how you feel regardless of what you decide. If you can put up with it then try to understand her side and give her what she wants without actually giving in fully or if you can't then find an inexpensive place to move to. Maybe offer to pay her rent so you can have some freedom.

BiggerStronger said it best, try and live with her as best you can. It is her house but you need to have a mutually respectful conversation about limits. Luckily, I moved out when I was 19 and never looked back.

Just what I did way back when - I let her say whatever she wanted, I just didn't
let it phase me. I wasent disrespectful but gave her no information. If I was going
out she would want to know w/who. The most I gave up was "with a friend".
If she got more nosey I would just smile. Pretend you listen to her about the $$
then do whatever you are going to do. You could always agree w/her and say
"I know, your right" then do whatever. It's her house but you are a man.
I would say talk to her but I know with somepeople there is only one way - their way.

have things gotten any better bro?
what have you done? if anthing?

suck it up and enjoy the time, it wont last forever

Hey Presser, you got a point there!! LOL