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Lillian Guevara-Castro edits news content across all verticals at Digital Brands, applying her 30 years of experience as a writer and editor to take DatingAdvice articles to the next level. She has worked at The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, Gwinnett Daily News (GA), Gainesville Sun (FL), and The New York Times, where she covered lifestyle trends, among other topics. Lillian has a degree in journalism and communications from Georgia State University and brings her fact-checking expertise to ensure all content is accurate and engaging.
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5,483 posts • Last Updated 8/13/26
While working as a dating coach, I’ve sat across from so many singles over the last 10 years and listened to their concerns. One of the most common fears I... Read More »
It takes a lot of hard work and coordination to maintain a relationship. Beyond finding common ground, shared goals, and chemistry, you need to make your... Read More »
Learning how to present yourself online is a lot different than presenting yourself in person. When you’re face-to-face with someone, you have to worry... Read More »
Dating can sometimes feel like a cold game. You swipe past hundreds of people on dating apps, message dozens, and try to find someone you maybe, just... Read More »
When to Stop Messaging & Move Conversation Off the App: A Step-by-Step Decision Guide for Men
It’s a match! Congratulations on making it through the gauntlet of photo selection, profile writing, swiping, superliking, and first... Read More »
Every relationship needs healthy boundaries and communication to work. Non-monogamous relationship styles like polyamory are no exception. As... Read More »
From fake profiles to scam artists, singles have to consider a slew of safety concerns in the online dating world. And instead of leaving their security to... Read More »
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Infidelity is a nightmare scenario for people in a committed relationship. Such a betrayal can make it difficult to trust your partner... or future... Read More »
Conversations about safe sex can be tricky for anyone — when you're poly and sexually active, there can be added layers to think through. My clients can... Read More »
If you’re divorced, and you’ve been thinking about dipping your toe back into dating, you might be thinking: Am I even ready for this, and will anyone want... Read More »
World Cup Effect: Nearly 7 in 10 Singles Say Their Dating Life Has Heated Up Since the Tournament Came to Town
The atmosphere surrounding the World Cup is heating up, and we’re not just talking about outside temperature or the on-field competition. A recent... Read More »
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The big dating apps have millions of people looking for a match. Tinder, for example, has 60 million monthly users. Browsing that big of a pool without... Read More »
With the recent Artemis II moonshot mission, the world got excited about space again! It was great to see all the discussions, videos, and memes... Read More »
Let me begin with some basic truths from evolutionary psychology: Human beings are wired to reproduce. Parenthood is costly. The labor of raising children... Read More »
No one wants to go through the loss of a breakup. Breakups hurt. Unfortunately, they’re a nearly unavoidable part of dating life. Just how common are... Read More »
I know casual dating may feel like the right choice in the beginning. The hookups and situationships may fill that emotional need for closeness for a... Read More »
35% of Americans Would End a Relationship Rather Than Give Up Their Pet — and 22% Would Seriously Consider It
A new dating dealbreaker has entered the mainstream conversation, and it might just be on your list. Nearly three-fourths (71%) of U.S. households... Read More »
Clients frequently come to me with questions about polyamory and ethical non-monogamy: how it works, whether it's right for them, how they should approach... Read More »
Barring any significant trauma history, attachment wounds, or mental health challenges, many men have a fairly stable sense of self by the time they reach... Read More »
I remember all too well my last devastating breakup that would forever change the way I dated. You know the kind of relationship where you give every part... Read More »