next time you invite him, no pressure or expectations
problem here is. this is what i've done throughout our entire m. usually, it would be me who would set up a good/challenging game for him. otherwise, he'd be stuck playing with beginners or people who do not want to team up with him.
should i not be doing a 180 here? not include him? this is one of the benefits you lose when you are no longer with me? and shouldn't i let him come to me?