[Galilee]

I suppose it's fair enough you don't want to lose any friends, but if they're really your friends you can be honest with them and be open about everyone's respective ability. I'd be a lot worse player if I didn't have the benefit of some blunt criticism from some of my friends who are better than me. Obviously no one likes being told how they should or shouldn't have played a particular hand, but if you're the best player, give advice and reading recommendations if you're asked for it. Friends might appreciate that and respect you more than if you turn up at their game and don't take it seriously.

And I know that no one's claiming to be the greatest player ever - I just don't think that soft-playing is anything those aspiring to be great players should be doing.