My opponent is a real fish, seeing 80% of flops, not too aggressive. Did I play this right and just lucky he never bet himself? To me, this was an obvious check/fold if he ever bet but it seems that people are buying a lot of pots off me because they can't be hitting EVER time. Do you just go through a run where you feel pots are being stolen from you and just take it? Anytime I try to fight back, I'm either wrong or get sucked out which leads me to my current losing streak.

Party Poker 2/4 Hold'em (9 handed)

Preflop: Hero is UTG+1 with , .
1 fold, Hero raises, 3 folds, CO calls, 3 folds.

Flop: (5.50 SB) , , (2 players)
Hero checks, CO checks.

Turn: (2.75 BB) (2 players)
Hero bets, CO calls.

River: (4.75 BB) (2 players)
Hero checks, CO checks.

Final Pot: 4.75 BB

Results in white below:
Hero has Tc Th (two pair, kings and tens).
CO has Ac 9h (one pair, kings).
Outcome: Hero wins 4.75 BB.

I love players who aren't very aggressive, because you can feel really good about laying it down when they come over the top.

In this case, you should bet the flop -- you were the preflop raiser and have only one opponent. Chances are the flop missed him, and he'll give you credit for AK. Since he's not aggressive, you can lay it down if he raises you. If he just calls I'd bet the turn. If he just calls again I'd check the river and fold to a bet (especially with the flush coming out).

Since he was a calling station, I had been in this situation with him often so a bet on the flop usually accomplishes nothing because he would have called anyway, even with Ace high. This hand was inspired by everyone seemingly knowing my cards and playing back at me anytime I miss and folding anytime I got a hand. This is the only one that worked out for me. I just can't seem to do anything right so i'm taking the day off and moving down to 1/2 just to settle myself.

First off, I would've played the hand just as Nawton did, though I'm not sure if I would've followed through with a turn bet...

As far as running bad, taking a day off and moving down are certainly both a good idea...I lost over 300 bucks a couple days ago, so I know how it feels when nothing goes right. All I can tell you is to tighten up a bit (even if you're playing tight already) Just resort to a supertight, straightforward strategy, and soon enough, the cards will come and get you back on your feet. It's easy to lose confidence at times like this, but just remember to focus on making good decisions rather than worrying about short-term results and you'll be fine.

-TW