I am sympathetic to this. I used to spend WAY to much time online. There was this golf game I was addicted to and then the various forums for my various games and hobbies (astronomy, audio, etc..). It all added up to a few things:
A gradually distant and alienated wife and kids and an expanding ass.
So I did something about it and made a conscious effort to reduce the time I spend online and increase time with my friends and family and I try to ride my bike more and go for walks and just be outside (I have taken up gardening lately). A friend told me that being outside is "good for your inner warrior" and I believe her.
I now have a better relationship with my family, I am healthier, and my life is just better and more meaningful.
I still go online but moderation (as in balance) is the key for me.
Other things are just way more important.
I seriously doubt that I will someday look back on my life and say "dang I wish I would have spent more time online".
I will say that at least this place has members that are what I consider "real" friends with each other. You guys actually know each another, have met in person and see each other from time to time at meets and such. Way cooler, more connected, and more of a community than the usual forum.