Have you ever hated a player and then became friends with them?

[Poker_Mike]

I can remember playing with a player for the first time.

He kept raising with junk and then getting there on the river for 2 pair or some double gap straight that I could not see.

I really hated him for beating me at that table.

As I played with him more on different days I realized that he was just lucky that day and while he was a good player - he had cracks in his armor.

Eventually we became friendly and I cracked his AA the last time we played holdem.

Has this happened to you live or online?

 

[austral]

Not yet, but rivalry is born at the table, and respect is earned over time.

 

[s0ftdumps]

I can remember playing with a player for the first time.

He kept raising with junk and then getting there on the river for 2 pair or some double gap straight that I could not see.

I really hated him for beating me at that table.

As I played with him more on different days I realized that he was just lucky that day and while he was a good player - he had cracks in his armor.

Eventually we became friendly and I cracked his AA the last time we played holdem.

Has this happened to you live or online?

I’ve had that exact experience, especially online. Someone runs hot, plays what looks like total nonsense, and keeps getting there in spots that feel impossible. It’s frustrating in the moment and easy to label them as bad or reckless.

Over time, the picture usually evens out. You start to see where the leaks actually are when they overextend, chase too wide, or rely too much on variance. That’s when patience pays off.

Funny how the players you hate most at first often end up being the most profitable matchups once the cards stop running one way.

 

[Shadow6969]

I randomly hated a player but as well play regularly we become friends. Fun fact now he is my roommate 😁

 

[Poker Orifice]

you mean some poker players like other poker players?

 

[veszmo]

Sometimes I get annoyed by a player's aggressive style, but I haven't become friends with any of them yet.

 

[Dejana]

No!

 

[Mag_P1e]

No, unfortunately, I settled on pure hatred and I'm happy with it.

 

[Roller]

You talk away from the table.
You realize they’re battling the same variance.
You see they’re not disrespectful—just different.
Or you discover the thing you hated was actually discipline, patience, or a style that counters yours.

 

[seiya1989]

¿Te refieres a que a algunos jugadores de póquer les gustan otros jugadores de póquer?

The question you asked is clear and simple. If you want, I can help you understand it.