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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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5,472 posts • Last Updated 6/25/26
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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 »
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Attitudes toward cohabitation have changed dramatically over the years. Once seen as an unusual taboo — referred to as “living in sin” — cohabitation is... Read More »
Open relationships seem more popular than ever. Many of us know people who are dating non-monogamously, and if we don't, we're watching reality TV shows... Read More »
With something as vulnerable as your dating life, safety should always be top of mind. I think we've all encountered suspicious characters online or gotten... Read More »
33% of Daters Stayed in a Relationship They Wanted to Leave — Just to Avoid Losing a Pet
There are several reasons why people stay in unwanted relationships. Some people stay due to fear of being alone, insecurity, or even inconvenience. But... Read More »
Online dating has become an extremely common way to meet a date. In the modern age, many people (about 30% of American adults1) have tried online dating at... Read More »
Great “texting chemistry” doesn’t always translate to in-person attraction. You might be having a great textual relationship with someone you met on an... Read More »
A lot goes into a good dating profile. You need to tell potential matches who you are, what you’re trying to find online, and of course, what you look... Read More »
If you’re a busy professional, you know how hard it is to fit in daily life outside of your career. And then adding online dating to the mix? Sometimes it... Read More »
Your coworker, Lexi, just moved in with her partner, Joe. You’re at their housewarming party, admiring how in love they are. You fill up your plate with... Read More »
If you're diving in for the first time, dating apps can be hugely intimidating. Anxiety about dating apps is a very common theme for my... Read More »
Love those dating apps! The choices. The choices. The glorious choices in mates. Having the opportunity to meet so many people so easily can be... Read More »