Why don't my parents want me to be happily married?

ok so im 18yrs old and my boyfriend is 27..I've been dating him for 8 months on the 17 and he was my first..im totally in love with him but I dont c him a lot because he lives an hour away..my parents hate him and constently tell me im a dumb slut for...

going out with him and they wont let me marry him and we want to get married..what should I do?I thought parents wanted their kids to be happy..

I guess you should find out why they don't like him. They can probably see some bad things about him that you can't see. because love is blind. If their reasons are not significant then you should see him anyway because you are 18 years old and you are not a child anymore. I think it would be a good idea to have a long talk with your parents about how you feel about this guy and how you feel about the way they are acting hope that helps.

they dont like him because hes half mexican half italian an because they just think hes a liar

Parents DO want their kids to be happy. Sometimes what the kid thinks will bring happiness, isn't the same as what the parents think.
Do your parents have a reason to be negative? Is your boyfriend into drinking, or bad habits? Has he been in jail?
Ask yourself if they might know something that you don't. Ask them. Let them know that you are trying to understand. (Don't ask when anyone is upset, and it's probably better to ask your mom.)
Whatever you do, if you and your boyfriend are having sex, TAKE PRECAUTIONS. Go to Planned Parenthood (14470 S La Grange Rd # 101, Orland Park, IL (708) 349-2227‎) or your doctor for birth control methods. You are 18, so the doctor is bound by law NOT to reveal the reason for your visit.

Remember that your parents love you very much.
Good Luck

oh well just talk to them . tell them how you feel.

If you really love him, then marry him. You're 18 now, and your parents (legally) can't control you. If you really think with that big of an age difference your love and marriage can last, then forget what your parents said and marry him.

sometimes I think parents put up roadblocks in regards to relationships because they are just not ready to let go and have there children grow up. There afraid that you will be hurt in some way, also in your situation there is an age difference and that to is probably a reason for their worry. After all someone at 27 is a lot more worldly then someone of 18, im not being harsh by saying that. Here is the thing you need to tell your parents that you respect their feelings appreciate their concern but would like them to lighten up a litle and be aware that they cant shield you forever and that part of growing up is making ones own choices and mistakes. That is how we grow and become wiser. well wish you luck !

Dear guess89,
Your parents are upset because as you said he is your first...you should go through life with a bit more experience before you settle for the first one. In books and fairy tales this works but in real life it seldom does. There is a bit of an age difference and this can also be a problem for them. He probably has much experience in dating etc. They probably aren't questioning your maturity but his. There is something a little off when there is that much age difference and usually it is because he has a hard time relating to his own peer group. Although I do not approve of the way your parents speak with you about it, I can see why they are worried.
Sue...good luck

you should never get married just to prove your parents wrong or anything. and I bet that you do love him a lot!! and good for you. But I really think that you need to stay with him longer so you tow can really get to know each other, because he does live so far away. 8 months is not a long time--compared to a lifetime.