@Valkyrie_D got it, but does it change if I just be their friend and whenever they try to manipulate me just do the opposite of what they wanted me to do, so they ultimately end up annoyed and confused while I laugh internally?
@JamieTheTransfemme @Valkyrie_D
Consider simply saying, "I can see that you're trying to manipulate me, and it's not going to work, so you ought to find a better use for your time."
@JamieTheTransfemme answer me this:
Do you think that would be toying with them? If you answer ‘yes’, refer back to my previous reply.