About the Expert

About the Expert

Lillian Castro

Lillian Castro

Senior Editor

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.

I got my first cellphone when I was 16. My parents bought it for me because I had just started driving, and they wanted me to have a way to reach someone... Read More »

The Short Version: Dating can be tough, but truthers and those who share inconvenient understandings of the world may have it harder than most. As someone... Read More »

The Short Version: Relationship and Personal Growth Expert Roy Biancalana is passionate about helping singles attract lasting love. As someone who has gone... Read More »

The Short Version: If you’re one of the millions of Americans participating in online dating, you know not every date is a winner. In fact, some aren't... Read More »

After months of endless swiping and zero dates, I started to feel bored with my online dating profile. The nonstop stream of nearly identical conversations... Read More »

The Short Version: Since 2003, Two's Company has fixed up Auckland's most discerning singles on dates and has seen over 300 long-term relationships bloom... Read More »

The Short Version: It can be tough to re-enter the modern dating scene as a senior single, but a friendly seniors-only dating site can make the experience... Read More »

The Short Version: In 1990, Cassie Zampa-Keim left college due to illness and began focusing on what really mattered to her in life: building loving... Read More »

The Short Version: Security-conscious online daters often seek technical ways to protect themselves from scams, spam, and other forms of online harassment.... Read More »

The Short Version: SinceBeingSingle.com is a revolutionary dating platform packed with informational resources and mentoring programs. The website... Read More »

The Short Version: In the watery distance between Seattle and Vancouver are the romantic and beautiful San Juan Islands. Visitors flock to this Pacific... Read More »

The Short Version: Many Muslim singles are finding that the contemporary dating landscape can pose a number of unique challenges. Level of religiosity,... Read More »

The Short Version: By taking a holistic approach to dating and life coaching, Christina Leong has transformed the lives of singles and couples around the... Read More »

The Short Version: If you think dating is tough in your 20s, try it in your 70s. Technology has changed how we meet and interact with new people, and... Read More »

The Short Version: For as far back as she can remember, Sam Owen has been passionate about helping people improve bonds with partners, family, friends, and... Read More »

The Short Version: Los Angeles-based Relationship Coach Bryan Reeves has lived an adventurous life filled with unexpected twists and turns. Becoming a... Read More »

Back in the day, people didn't have hippie dating sites or apps to help spread peace and love. They had to head into the real world and hope the grooviest... Read More »

The Short Version: Ann Arbor, also known as Tree Town, is a quiet college town surrounded by rich natural forests. The Michigan city may look small, but... Read More »

When I'm trying to decide what to eat for dinner, it usually comes down to pizza or burgers. They're both great choices, but they're different. With one,... Read More »

The Short Version: Over the past few years, Atlanta-based dentist Dr. Heavenly Kimes has expanded her résumé to include the occupations of reality TV star,... Read More »