I've come to really appreciate multiplayer games that have a "handicap" setting. Telling your friend to "go easy on you" in a game kinda sucks cause they have to essentially have less fun at your expense. Handicaps fix that.
By making your game easier and their game harder you are evening the playing field in a way that makes everyone happy. The skilled player gets to enjoy the challenge of playing a harder game while you get to play a bit more casually and enjoy the game more. Its a win/win.