My parents still treat me like a 15 year old girl. What do I do?

-I am almost 23 years old and a recent college graduate. In a couple months I'm about to start a masters program at an Ivy League university. Because it seemed more economical, I figured I'd move back in with my parents for the summer. But so far, it's been pure hell. They insist on a curfew. They're weird about me hanging out with my male friends. They want to know where I'm at and who I'm with at every moment of the day. Also, they continuously insult the guy I am dating. My dad does not approve of him because he dropped out of chemical engineering and decided to go into another field (safety engineering)**. They also think he is too old for me (he is four years my senior). My parents don't exactly forbid me from seeing him, but whenever I choose to, they are very cold to me as if I have done something to personally offend them.



I've considered the possibility that maybe my parents simply miss me and wish to spend more time with me before I leave (my graduate school is located farther away than my undergraduate institution), so I made effort to spend more time with them. I cut the time I spent with my friends and talked to them more. However, that didn't seem to help; the moment I wanted to spend time with my friends or boyfriend, they returned to their previous behavior.



I've tried talking to them and insist that they should respect me and my decisions, as I have done very well in school and am extremely motivated. They said they do, but claim that I'm disrespecting them somehow, even though I always text/call to inform them if I'll be out late or if my plans have changed.



I've been told to wait it out until I move, which I can definitely do, but quite frankly, I don't think it's fair to me, because I haven't been able to enjoy my summer. I feel like they're being unreasonable and that I shouldn't be treated like this at my age. I always thought that at this point, my parents should trust me, but they do not. If anything, their actions seem controlling. I don't know what else to do. Am I being unfair?



**Note: I don't want to sound like a rebellious daughter who thrives on dating a guy of whom her parents' don't approve. I respect my parents' opinion a lot, but so far, they haven't said anything constructive about his weaknesses without directly insulting him. Might I add, they've only met him once and barely talked to him.Move. Lol just kidding. Tell them that your 23 and are at the legal age to make your own decisions