Some of the common issues and feelings that fifo couples are faced with are –

• Loneliness
• Getting ahead financially – but no end date in sight for FIFO
• Exhaustion for workers and their partners
• Feeling a lack of practical or emotional support
• Routine being interrupted
• Recovery from work effecting quality time
• Build up in feelings of excitement about coming home and then disappointment – having different expectations
• Growing apart as a couple
• Sadness and turmoil about leaving family again
• Lack of quality time and intimacy