If the people around you are not aware of the fun that can be had from online poker, then you should enlighten them. Playing poker online is a great way to spend some time having fun, and you can even play for money. The thing is that you might argue that poker is great fun because it is a game of skill, and is a great test of your ability to manage your money and play with a strategic mind. And then you can then point out to them that poker is not just a game of luck, but actually a game of skill.
