obligastory
A story that you're stuck with because if you don't listen, you'll be called a bad friend or lover and possibly laughed at.
My best friend told me about his bad day again. I had to listen or he'd say I was a bad friend and laugh at me.
My boyfriend told me about his work again. I had to smile or he'd say I was a bad lover and make fun of me.
My dad told me about his old job again. I had to nod or he'd say I was a failure and laugh at me.