on certain special occasions or when we are looking for something fun to do, it may make sense to gamble with friends, but if you include your friends in your strategy, it will probably not end well.
gambling -as a method of making money- should remain a personal matter. including friends as part of the fun is perfectly fine, but when the primary goal of gambling is to increase my budget within a specific plan, my friends should not be involved. when everyone has their own opinions, choices don't make sense.
You said it all! Playing with friends is great, but if they don't share your vision, it can end up pulling you down the wrong path. It's better to surround yourself with people who respect your limits too! We shouldn't always trust people who make us rude.