My partner does shift work, and in the past i have not enjoyed it, but at the moment it works for us.

At the moment he does 2 x 12 hour days, 2 x 12 hour nights, 4 days off. Although, i was not keen on him going on to this shift, now i like it. On his night shifts, i can eat the stuff i like, spread myself out, and watch my stuff on TV.

It took awhile for me to be comfortable going to bed knowing that he wouldn't be home til i was close to getting up. But now, it's kinda nice to have that time to myself, and it is great when he is back and we get to snuggle. It makes the time when you are together better, cos you have a chance to miss him.

It is harder when your shifts clash so you don't see much of each other for awhile. Try to embrace 'you time' when it's just you at home, and plan good stuff for when you can both hang out.

take care,