To be able to play poker requires a lot of time, in addition to an ideal environment, how can you maintain the balance between family and the game?
Plan out your days and weeks to ensure that you have time for both.
The same way grown ups schedule work, play, activities with the family... you can do the same with poker
schedule time to play, schedule time to study, schedule time to handle your responsibilities as a contributing member to your family, and schedule quality time with them too.
If you do this you will feel fulfilled in the long run. If however you just obsess about the game and ignore the people who care about you... well... don't be surprised if they aren't there to share quality time with you in the future.
Put simply... enjoy the game... but don't let it takeover your life... there's more to life than just playing poker, and when you know what else there is to enjoy, it will motivate you to play better and get better results when you do actually have the time to play. :driver: