"Playing" a friend.

[thirddan]

i used to play at separate tables just cuz there usually weren't two seats that opened up at the same time, but now if its possible i will move to a table with my friend if the game is good...i find that the boredom is much easier to handle when you ahve a friend at the table, also it offers good exercises in hand reading and playing against thinking players (assuming your friend is such) some of the most interesting discussions come from you and your friend being in the same pot...