Yes...you're parents are being very understanding and are don't want to undermine your judgement....sounds like they're trying very hard to see it your way. They have to balance because they love you but also because they have your best interest at stake they must be honest with you. Being older, they've seen more and their shared wisdom send up caution flags. They're not just buying into things they've heard....they're being watchful and are following their gut. Listen to their critique with an open mind and heart because a parent will never, knowingly, give their child bad advice...(think about it....why would they?). Ultimately, you only have one set of parents...you're luckier than most girls today because you have both parents and they're lucky to have you. Ultimately you're going to do what you wish to do but if you do so at the expense of your parents wishes you may hurt them very deeply. I've personally felt and have seen what damage can result when advice is painfully ignored. There are many victims. So in a nutshell...be wary too, cautious, slower. Some decisions in life you can never go back from.

If increasingly there is friction between your parents, you and the boyfriend....then this is likely the life you will have. It never will get much better and you'll wish you could go back someday....but there never is going back. You'll face a very hurtful and lonely road.

Good luck!