My 2 cents on this: Real life can be quite a bigger adventure then FFXIV... You could be having an argument with your girlfriend... found out your cat died in a chocobo accident, or your boss wanted come over and talk to you about your epic job performance. Such things even distract me from the game as well however doesn't mean my party has to suffer on my behalf, if you know your going be gone for a long time simply tell everyone you have to go because of RL Events. Maybe in some cases you'll have to find a replacement no hard feelings. Whatever you do! Don't have the rep of being the random AFK.. No one will love you ever! if you do >.>