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Video: Polyamorous Evolutions with Susan Bratton

Video 1: What is Relationship Anarchy—And Could It Transform Your Love Life? In this episode of Polyamorous Evolutions, relationship coach Roy Graff joins intimacy expert Susan Bratton for a candid, mind-expanding conversation on Relationship Anarchy—what it really means, how it differs from other non-monogamous frameworks, and why it might just be the freedom your relationships …

Audio: Roy returns to the Authentic Man podcast (ep. 225)

Podcast release date 28 May 2025 I was glad to be invited back to speak with David Chambers of the Authentic Man podcast. Thinking about opening your relationship? Watch this first. In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, relationship therapist and polyamory coach Roy Graff joins David Chambers to unpack what truly needs to happen before …

Mix Nashville Podcast (10 December 2024)

(publish date: 10 December 2024) “This month, we’re speaking to Roy Graff of Open Relating. Roy is both a peer support coach and a licensed therapist in the UK, where he resides and practices. In addition to providing clinical therapy services, Roy creates content on Instagram and Threads discussing the challenges non-monogamists face, and providing practical solutions and tips for …

We grow from 'failing' in relationships

We grow from ‘failing’ in relationships

A friend said to me something that sparked a thought. She said that she’s exploring polyamory now because she kept ‘failing’ at monogamy. I think that our collective social understanding of relationships failing, is that they are short lasting, end in acrimony or when only one party to the relationship wants to stay in it. …

Are you monogamous? or...

Are you monogamous? Or….

Are you just stuck with the inherited mindset that monogamy is the default choice? Or are you just afraid you will die alone because you haven’t invested in creating a supportive community for yourself? Or are you just scared of opening up your heart to more intimacy and being vulnerable with other people than just …

Are you polyamorous? or...

Are you polyamorous? Or….

Do you suffer from low self esteem and can’t believe anyone will want to date you monogamously, since surely they will want to get some of their needs met elsewhere? Or are you just desperate for validation and ego stroking from multiple people? Or are you just afraid to commit fully and think that by …

Video: on the @nonconventional podcast – 20 June

This is a 27 minute long podcast interview with Ela from @nonconventional. Navigating the complexities of polyamorous relationships, Roy Graff shares his journey from monogamy to polyamory, shedding light on the emotional dynamics and the importance of communication. With a candid discussion on managing multiple partners and the misconceptions around polyamory, this video explores how …

Polyamory can never work because…

What follows are statements I’ve personally heard from people who have had something they really wanted to say about polyamory, even if they had never tried it or had wanted to. These criticisms mainly serve to show up a personal bias, ignorance or perhaps unresolved trauma. – “it’s just lack of commitment” Do all monogamous …