My mom is the same way. I'm married with a kid, and my mom lives 10 minutes away. She sort of thought it would always be like that, but recently my husband and I are getting the urge to move to Phoenix. My mom is really pushing for us to stay where she is, and she's even said that we could move in with her when she moves back to PA....not an option at all. I think this is the "empty nest" thing parents go through. I think your mom just really misses you, and she may be having trouble adjusting to you not being under her roof 24/7. My suggestion is to stay living on your own (as long as it's good for you and your situation, and you can afford it), because I really feel that flying solo for a while can be good for you, if done carefully. Let your mom know that this is a good experience for you to have, and it will really help you to grow as a person (it does, no matter how old you are ), and you really feel it would hinder you to move back home right now, because the time isn't right for you. Your parents sound very loving, and if you present it in a manner that shows them that this is something you need to do (for yourself, especially), then while they may not like it, I'm sure they will understand and give you their full support. I've noticed with my mom, if I don't tell her how I'm feeling, and I let her go on thinking I'm considering something, she goes overboard. That may be why your mom keeps pushing you....she may think it's working. My suggestion is to just talk to her.