Become friend with a rival

[IITonicII]

Hi,

Is there a way to make a nation which see me as a rival a friend ? Is there a opinion-cap where he chooses another rival rather than me ?

Thanks

 

[Kergan]

Not that I'm aware of. But you can:

1. Grow so large you're no longer a valid rival
2. Force them to cancel their rivalry in a peace deal
3. (If playing in Europe) pick the same side as they do during the religious league

 

[HaniNachmias]

It may depend on the situation, but choosing the same rivals they do helps too.

 

[holyvigil]

Mainly get bigger than them. If that's not possible don't border them and rival their rivals and eventually they'll be interested in you.