The great advantage we have right now is that this is still free to play, so you can make several different characters and check out several different servers. ^_^
I've even done that. I wanted to make a red-headed kitty so I did... and after a couple days I missed my original. ^.~
So maybe each weekend check out a different server. Oh and you should probably tell folks you befriend what you are doing. The hot topic lately is people who stop logging on that are in a linkshell... the leader has no way to remove them & it's kind of frustrating. ^^;;; So if you think you won't be back, drop the "pearl". You can always get a new one if you decide to go back.
If you check out Wutai, I'm on that server and in a fun, helpful and social LS.
Amrita Prakriti - Wutai - Valhalla Valkyries (Leaders: The Dude & Baby Cakes)

Good luck and enjoy! >^.^<