my parents (rant) and advice?

Sarah
I am sick of everyone trying to get in my relationship. I am 18 and my boyfriend is 23. yes he may not seem to be mature at times and no he doesn't always make the right decisions.. today my dad came in and talked to me about how he doesn't trust him and he doesn't think we should be together and he doesn't care about me and I should go on dates with other guys and "test" my boyfriend to see if he really cares... I'll admit, sometimes it does feel like he doesn't try (my bf) but he does almost all the time. He has given up a lot for me. My dad is threatening that he will "take away his blessing" and say we can't date anymore and I'm so hurt by everyone talking bad about my boyfriend. And I am a hurt thinking about the times that my boyfriend has made me feel like I wasn't important. I just have to remember people get busy and have a life of their own... and I am just wishing my parents will realize that I have my own life and I can make my own decisions .... I am hurting so bad