Idk

Then don't be

I want to

Like you’re forced to be friends with someone?

Kinda, it's different but that is the gist

I know my pastor’s wife coordinated for their son to get a girlfriend and scheduled times they would get together. I don’t think he had any say in the matter. I think that’s extremely manipulative and evil, but I don’t think that’s quite what you’re talking about.

No, parents aren't involved and it is more such as, I feel emotionally manipulated into doing this

This might sound cold but I'll say it anyway.

If you aren't emotional, you can't be emotionally manipulated. If you genuinely don't care, people like that can't have power over you.

Cold but true