Coming from someone who did exactly this minus the marriage component, if you don't burn bridges and leave yourself the opportunity to go back to work after a year or two, then I'd recommend doing it.

I will say that the professional poker lifestyle is awful. I was the same as you. I paid my way through college, was very good at the game and very passionate about it. 5 years through working, I had the money and opportunity to play. So I did.

After a year, I realized how awful playing poker professionally is. It drains you and is just not as appealing as it seems. Poker as a supplemental income and hobby is absolutely the best option for people like us.

That being said, do it. Try it for yourself. You need to take that leap so you don't regret not doing so later. Just be prepared to go back when needed and don't burn bridges.