[mikehildebrand]

I have been backed and have backed others. Some were friends, some were just players I thought played well and needed a start. I think the important thing to ask is if you can emotionally and mentally sperate yourself from the friendship while playing with their money. Your friend expressed interest in backing you and must realize their is an inherent risk with poker, so thatt should not be one of the considerations. However, if you try and cannot succesfully tell yourself this is ONLY a business proposition, then do not incolve yourself in it.