obligastory
A story you can't escape because if you do, you'll be called a bad friend or lover and possibly insulted.
My best friend told me about his cat again. I had to listen or he'd call me a bad friend and say I was boring.
My girlfriend told me about her ex again. I had to nod or she'd call me cruel and say I was a bad lover.
My brother told me the same joke again. I had to laugh or he'd say I was a failure.