Category: Relationships

Not at home when things go wrong?

One of the major challenges of working FIFO is not being home when things go wrong. Here is Sandra's advice and suggestions.

Is selflessness harming your FIFO relationship?

Selflessness is the act of putting your partner’s needs ahead of your own. Find out why this isn't always good.

Should you forgive?

Dr John talks about forgiveness versus absolution and why you should forgive someone who hurts you.

The magic ratio

Sandra talks about the magic ratio of positive interactions compared to negative interactions to keep relationships alive.

Making friends on site

Sandra discusses the approach FIFO workers could take to make friends on site.

Trust

Dr John talks about the importance of trust in relationships and how it should often just be given rather than earned.

Creating memories

Sandra explains explains the importance of creating memories and the elements you need to do that successfully

How to complain without offence

Sandra explains the steps you can take to make an objection to your partner about something, but without offending them

Our desires are different

Clinical Sexologist Helena Green discusses the issue of desire discrepancy - how differences in sexual desire levels affect couples and what you can do to manage it.

Love Tips

In part 51 - what happens when Sandra turns up late the to studio? Big Al and Dr John decide to talk about love tips. Don't miss this audio!