play poker, but don't have anyone to relate too

I play poker (try to get to that professional level) and I have a weekly home game that I play with friends, but none of them are as serious as I am (they mostly just play on the weekends) so I can't really relate with anyone around me.

The only thing I can relate to is poker forums mostly sharing thoughts here and there, but honestly I don't have the one person you talk to that most people have.

Some peeps are very lucky to have a Poker Pro listen and relate to what they told them and in return the pro has helped them out in advice.

I think having someone to relate with gains confidence to being a better player, and adds alot more +'s to your repertoire. You can also share your problems with each other, and learn from them and each other as well.


Just wondering if anyone else has someone to relate to and if you do who is it? Family member? Friend, online acquaintance, Poker pro, etc.


If you don't have a poker pal, what gets you by?