Though relationships/families can have problems stemming from FIFO, there are just as many people who enjoy such a lifestyle. They often say it gives them room to be themselves and to follow individual interests.

This course can help in this shift from seeing FIFO relationships in a negative light to a more positive one.

This course explores

• differences between FIFO relationships and others
• particular ways in which FIFO impacts on relationships
• the range of emotions associated with FIFO relationships, including loneliness, resentment, mistrust, isolation – a feeling of being left out
• importance of effective communication to lessen harmful impacts.