Lillian Castro

Senior Editor
Lillian Castro

About The Author

Lillian Guevara-Castro brings more than 30 years of journalism experience to ensure DatingAdvice articles have been edited for overall clarity, accuracy, and reader engagement. She has worked at The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, The Gwinnett Daily News, and The Gainesville Sun covering lifestyle topics.

Latest Posts

2,618 posts written/edited to date
Advice for the More Than Half of Americans Who’ve Been Cheated on
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Advice for the 53% of Americans Who've Been Cheated On

By: Lillian Castro • 6/19/25

I’m a data journalist and dating writer, so I get pretty pumped for nerdy things like a survey about what people think...(read more)

Why Do Lesbians Move In So Quickly? 7 Tips to Put on the Brakes
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Why Do Lesbians Move In So Quickly? 7 Tips to Put on the Brakes

By: Lillian Castro • 6/18/25

I'm sure you've heard that old joke: “What does a lesbian bring on a second date? A U-Haul.” ...(read more)

6 Signs of an Avoidant Partner
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6 Signs of an Avoidant Partner

By: Lillian Castro • 6/16/25

Before becoming a dating coach, I learned a lot from totally screwing up my own love life. Talking with my clients...(read more)

How to Be a Present Father & Single Man – Advice from Laterras R. Whitfield
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How to Be a Present Father & Single Man

By: Lillian Castro • 6/12/25

For most of my early childhood, my dad was a single father. My mother passed away when I was a baby, and so it fell to...(read more)

What Are the Rules for Dating in 2025? A Luxury Matchmaker Spills the Tea
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Matchmaker Lisa Goodman's 2025 Dating Rules

By: Lillian Castro • 6/9/25

There have always been generational differences in how we date. When I started dating as a 2010s teenager, my mom...(read more)

What Is Effective Communication for Relationships?
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The Key Elements of Effective Communication

By: Lillian Castro • 3/20/25

When it comes to relationships, communication is crucial. Think about it this way: You can’t have a relationship with...(read more)

Date With Freedom by Letting Go of Anxious Attachment Patterns With These Tips
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Anxious in Your Relationships? This Dating Coach Can Help

By: Lillian Castro • 2/3/25

The Short Version: Do you constantly overanalyze texts or find yourself emotionally exhausted in your relationships?...(read more)

Singles Quickly Find Genuine Chemistry With This Video Dating App
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Find Chemistry on noii

By: Lillian Castro • 2/3/25

The Short Version: Many singles struggle to feel chemistry with their online matches once they meet in person....(read more)

Neurodiverse Couples, Embrace Your Differences With These Communication Tips
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Communication Tips For Neurodiverse Couples

By: Lillian Castro • 1/22/25

The Short Version: If you’re neurodivergent, then you understand just how challenging it can be to explain your...(read more)

The Photo Sharing App Looking to Win Over Social Media Skeptics
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The Photo App Looking to Win Over Social Media Skeptics

By: Lillian Castro • 1/20/25

The Short Version: We share photos with loved ones to invite them into our life experience, but the digital age has...(read more)

A Therapist Reflects on Relationships in 40 Years of Couples Counseling
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Therapist Reflects on 40 Years of Couples Counseling

By: Lillian Castro • 1/13/25

The Short Version: Linda Bloom LCSW has been helping couples lead healthier relationships since 1975, and while a lot...(read more)

The Website That Gives Newly Single Mothers The Tools to Thrive
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This Website Gives Single Moms The Tools To Thrive

By: Lillian Castro • 1/8/25

The Short Version: Newly-single mothers often need community support just as much as they need advice about divorce,...(read more)

Sexuality Stereotypes Influence Dating Culture for the Worse
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Stereotypes Influence Dating Culture

By: Lillian Castro • 1/8/25

When I was 15, I told a friend that I was interested in him romantically. He let me down gently. I didn’t know why he...(read more)

Sex Education is the First Step to Better Sex
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Sex Ed is the First Step to Better Sex

By: Lillian Castro • 1/8/25

The Short Version: Your burning questions about sex deserve answers. That’s where Beducated comes in. The online...(read more)

Never Fear: A Therapist’s Advice For Decision-Making In Relationships
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A Therapist’s Advice For Decision Making In Relationships

By: Lillian Castro • 1/8/25

The Short Version: Fear can turn decision-making into an impossible process, especially when your relationship is on the...(read more)

Having Relationship Problems? Focus on Friendship First
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Strengthen Your Relationship by Focusing on Friendship

By: Lillian Castro • 1/6/25

The Short Version: If your relationship problems have become too overwhelming, it’s time to focus on friendship with...(read more)

How One Community Of Women Provides Support And Empowerment 
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How One Community Of Women Support Each Other

By: Lillian Castro • 1/6/25

The Short Version: What began as an idea between sisters has grown into a worldwide collective of female leaders,...(read more)

What is Codependency in Dating and Relationships?
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What is Codependency in Dating and Relationships?

By: Lillian Castro • 12/16/24

From afar, Kate and Andy looked like the perfect couple. He was a "golden boy" college hockey player, and she was a...(read more)

This Wedding Planning Site Is the Gold Standard for Vendors and Advice
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This Wedding Planning Site Is The Gold Standard For Vendors

By: Lillian Castro • 12/16/24

The Short Version: Soonlyweds and newlyweds alike rely on The Knot for all their wedding planning needs, and one of the...(read more)

Bumble Predicts 2025 Will Be the Year of Platonic Friendships
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Bumble Makes Its Annual Dating Trend Predictions

By: Lillian Castro • 12/16/24

The Short Version: After surveying thousands of its young user base, Bumble has once again released its dating trend...(read more)