I can relate on the military standpoint. I've spent the last year in Korea working long hours, so whenever I've been on it's been during JP primetime. Only time I've been able to party was during weekends if I woke up a bit early. That has kinda screwed me a bit in meeting new NA players, joining parties, and being able to get cool stuff done. At least there was the BST job though. I may still be rank 5 with no Promys done, but at least I'm a 61 BST with full AF. 8)
From the GF standpoint, since I don't have one, I can pour as much free time into FFXI as I desire. :lol: However, I hope I meet that special someone soon, I need her in my life.....