when feeling "pressured" into doing something

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Like, if someone wants to watch a movie with me, and I am not interested or want to do something else, or something similar, I feel really anxious and annoyed. I mean, I DONT want to do this, but at the same time, I don't want anyone to be upset at me for not wanting to do this. and I feel bad when I feel this way, but i REALLY don't want to do the thing. Its like I want to cry in frustration when I do things I really don't want to. and I usually just sit there, feeling like I am on the verge of tears, and not watching the movie/show anyways. I usually try to excuse myself, and sometimes find myself crying in the bathroom, or some other private area.

I don't know why I feel this way, I was never raped or abused as a child.

Is this just another Aspergers thing?

I know what you mean, but I've never had an emotional breakdown because of it though.

It is important to lay down boundaries. When you don't want to do something with someone, no matter how dumb it is, you should standby what you want. Maybe tell them in a nice way, say you are busy, not really into that movie, etc.
This is a dangerous pattern, you don't want to be used to not being able to say no.