Skye Blue

Q: How does “Met Another Frog” differentiate itself from other dating and relationships blogs?

Well, the three of us started our blog primarily because we wanted to share the hilarity of our respective dating lives; have an outlet to share our opinions/thoughts about dating/sex/relationships; and to promote dialogue about the issues that come up in relationships. So, as far as how we differentiate ourselves from other blogs/bloggers in the same niche, I think we strive to show the funny/light-hearted side of things, by laughing at ourselves. As well, we’re not claiming to be experts at anything. We’re more about sharing our views and perspectives on things. That’s why we’re committing to showcasing as many different perspectives as possible – through various guest writers and by featuring interviews with people from all walks of life. We’re growing and learning from our experiences and our mistakes – and there are so many of those – just like as our audience is. And one thing our blog has taught us is that there’s a whole lot to learn.

Q: "Meet. Kiss. Delete. Repeat” - you make the process sound like so much fun. Can you impart some of your enthusiasm on our readers?

Honestly, the dating and mating game isn’t always fun, but there’s also no point in going about finding love or just lust with a negative attitude. So, for me being ‘enthusiastic’ is about three things: 1) not settling for less than what you want for fear of ending up alone (something I think many of us are inclined to do); 2) not behaving as if your life can’t start until you find the perfect mate, and 3) remaining open to the possibility of things by staying in the game, even when things get tough.

The vast majority of us have to kiss a ton of frogs – hence the name of our blog – before we find someone we can walk through life with, if only for a little while. And to my mind it’s better to face that reality with a hopeful, positive attitude, as hard as it may be to muster up sometimes, as opposed to viewing the process as a chore.

Q: You recently decided to give yourself a sex makeover. Lord knows many of us can use one! Can you please share your tips for transformation?

What to say? Not even sure it’s a transformation as much as an attitude adjustment. Here are the facts. I like sex. I want to be in a relationship. I haven’t met a man I want to be in a relationship with yet. For a long while my desire for sex within the bounds of a committed relationship was preventing me from having sex. That all changed when after a discussion with a dear married friend who encouraged me to take advantage of my single status, by exploring my sexuality and desires – in ways that I may not be able to once I’m attached.

For some reason what she said really resonated with me. After talking with her I said to myself “You’re approaching 40. Why are you still you sitting on the sidelines of your life waiting on a man to show up so you can really live?” When no good answer came to me, I made the decision to do my best to enjoy my life – all of it – while I wait for Mr. Skye Blue to show up. And my sex makeover was part of that decision. 

So, I guess the short answer to your question is to figure out what you want your life to look like, with or without a mate, and then go for it – whatever your ‘it’ is - be it a more fulfilling sex life, a more rewarding career or any number of new experiences.

Q: What advice would you give to all the frogs out there waiting for the right woman to come along to turn them into a prince?

I’m not in the habit of giving that kind of advice, but I’d say to attract the right woman, a woman who meets your standards – whatever they might be – make sure you meet them yourself. Ask yourself, would you date you?

Q: F*ck buddies…How does one go about finding, keeping and not getting emotionally attached to such a friend?

I can only speak for myself here, because how I go about it may not work for other women, but I just ask a man I think would be a good fit. And for me a good fit is someone:  I’m attracted to, have some degree of connection with, am sexually compatible with and who is not closely linked to my main social circle. I’ve found that not too many guys will refuse a woman bold enough to ask for such an arrangement.

Q: You refer to some strange acronyms/terms as part of your lexicon. Please list some of the more popular ones along with their meanings.

Starfish: Woman who approached sex passively, a la Kim Kardashian in the video that launched her career.
Floppin’ The Show: A term used when a man who doesn’t quite make the grade in bed.
Cumfaceology: An exacting science developed by our dear Elizabeth Rose, the study of the many wild and varied faces pulled at the moment of orgasm.

VSD: Very Small Dick

VLBs: Very Large Breasts

TMI: Too Much Information
FWB: Friends With Benefits or a Buck Fuddy
NSA: No Strings Attached
SEX: Ohh…wait. That’s not an acronym, just our favourite word.

Q: Why do you think Toronto is the best Canadian city for singles?
Hmmm…I think Toronto being the best Canadian city for singles is debatable, but I imagine that it’s better to be single here than in some of the country’s smaller towns – especially when it comes to dating options.  There’s a whole lot of diversity culturally, so if you’re into dating different types of people you can do that easily here. As it’s one of Canada’s bigger cities there’s always a ton of fun cultural things to do – concerts, live shows, great restaurants, good theatre, etc. In contrast, as far as affordability for something like buying a house, Toronto, much like New York, is kind of tough.

Q: Any local resources for singles people should know about?

For those interested in dating or at the very least looking to meet like minded individuals while doing something they like…

·  25dates.com - speed dating for professional singles offering 25 dates in one evening.

·  Eligible Social Club - An events company that specializes in putting on events for upscale professional singles in the greater Toronto area.

·  A Stroll in the Park - Though it’s geared to singles, this social group is open to anyone who enjoys events and activities that are socially interactive, interesting, laid-back, easy-going and lots of fun.

· High Park Ski Club- it’s not exactly a Single's organization, but the HPSC has lots of single members and holds numerous social events.

· Parents Without Partners – This organization provides single parents and their children with an opportunity for enhancing personal growth, self-confidence and sensitivity towards others by offering an environment for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques.

·  Meet Market Adventures - They provide adventurous local and international vacation tours for single men and women and also host local sports and social events for Singles.

Q:   What’s the number one question you receive from readers and how do you respond to it?

That’s easy. People seem to be impressed by the fact that we are able to keep churning out content that is engaging without being repetitive. So, we’re often asked how we manage to keep coming up with new and interesting topics. Our answer? We’re all intrigued by any and everything that has to do with dating, relationship and sex, and a lot of what we write is based on the conversations we have with each other or our friends. Plus we love what we do so keeping it fresh is easy…at least for now.

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