[boefixepa]

Um...get married...you basically are already and once you are your parents can no longer claim you. You can have the big party and reception and renew your vows later when you have more money?? It's a simple answer to being a dependent to your parents if that's a big deal to you.

I would talk to the FIL about how it would be best to deal with the MIL. It appears the men in the house (BF and FIL) have decided avoidence is better than anything. Once you start school they will now you will have less time, the lawn only a short amount of time before it will no longer need to be cut. Personally I'd say they are now taking advantage of your giving. They have grown accustom to using you as their slave labor I guess you could say. They will probably take it as far as you will let them. There really needs to be a sit down conversation were expectation and jobs are lined out. Honestly it should have been done before you moved in. Once every know what it expected then things may be better. Whatever happends, good luck...

PS as far as I know...when you are living in the house with parents they except to know EVERYTHING! Though I agree that not telling them about the job was your right, I guareentee they didn't feel that way! I don't understand it, but I just know parents feel that way. My mom thinks I hate her because I don't tell her everything, it's one of the reason I don't live near my parents whatsoever!