I worked as a welder for 14 yrs. I am graduating from a Massage Therapy program soon. How do I use my past job skills in my new profession?

I am turning 17 in August. My boyfriend is turning 17 in July. We’ve been together for 3 years & 4 months. Totally in love with each other. He has a great job…and is going to be a welder…so..we will be ok on money and all that stuff. BUT the problem is….my mom is totally freaked out about me and him. I barely see him twice a month. And when we hang out…she flips! His parents are totally understanding and treats us like mature adults…which we have both been raised as. The topic of marriage came up last night because it would totally make both of our lives easier…to be able to be together without my parents flipping out. My boyfriend has made a promise to hisfamily…especially to his dad…..that he is going to take care of me…and that he is a man…and will do whatever it takes to support and be with me…. BUT…I was wondering if any of you have any advice for me?

P.S.- We will be moving to Az after I turn 18 cause I graduate when I am 17.
Ok…well, my plans are possibly holding off on marriage…BUT we figured…one day we will get married. I will go to college….he will help pay for it through his Native American tribe in Az. WE already know each other…we used to spend everyday with each other…until we moved to another state…and live in seperate towns. (This is our first year "apart".) He is different…..all he wants is a family…some one there for him…and I feel the same. I know I am young….yet…I feel so old. I have played the "mother" figure in my house..raising siblings and cousin. He was played the "father" figure…having to support and raise his siblings. We don’t agure….at all. BUT thanks for all the advice.