How to bring up to my mom that I'm moving in with a stranger?

well your 23 it's true your grown. being a mom i wouldn't like to hear about it being a stranger. Having lived in the world long enough to what can happen. i think your not making a good decision to move in with a stranger. Even if she is a descent person, you don't know her habits or her expectations of you. You don't know her friends and family who may be in your home. I understand the reasons you have listed and can see the attraction for you. But you need know this person more before you move into a home with them. But you are 23 years old. advice on how to break it to mom. just tell her. tell her. lying won't be good. do not lie to her. you must know it's not a really great idea or you wouldn' t be considering lying. Your mom is distrustful because she has probably seen some of the same things i have seen. But you live and learn they say. so live and learn. It may be a good thing and it may be one of the many lessons you are going to learn in life. I'm still learning myself. I do wish you luck.