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.

The Short Version: UK-based coach, author, and women's advocate Claire Cappetta is fighting a battle for women worldwide to know what it means to be in a... Read More »

The Short Version: Launched in 2015, 2Seniors.co.uk supports a growing online community of senior daters in France, the UK, Belgium, and the US. You can... Read More »

The Short Version: Logoworks is a full-service design company that creates branded logos, websites, business cards, advertisements, and other products for... Read More »

The Short Version: For faith-based singles looking for a match, zeroing in on someone with the same desire to bond on a spiritual level can be tough.... Read More »

The Short Version: Dave Elliott has more than a decade of experience working with singles and couples on the deeper issues that strengthen relationships.... Read More »

The Short Version: Professional blogger and life coach Kerri Lynn Bishop writes on SingleMomSmiling.com under the pen name Strahlen Grace to share her... Read More »

The Short Version: World-renowned dating expert Matt Artisan sympathizes with single men who feel tongue-tied before a beautiful woman -- because he used... Read More »

In my years as a dating coach, I've seen that usually 16% of first dates end up leading to a second date. However, on average, men know if they're going to... Read More »

The Short Version: Jaimy Blazynski calls herself The Date Doctor because she aims to diagnose problematic dating issues and heal the broken-hearted. The... Read More »

Dating sites have helped singles of all backgrounds pursue happiness and find a true-blue love to brighten their days. The United States is the... Read More »

The Short Version: If you don't have a medical education, it can be hard to discern what medicines, vitamins, and treatments are legit. There's so much... Read More »

Are you striking out with online dating? Hang in there because the game isn't over yet. Maybe you just need a new strategy, an attitude adjustment, or a... Read More »

The Short Version: Since she was a young girl, Devyn Simone has had a keen interest in what makes relationships tick — absorbing all the information on... Read More »

The Short Version: In 2010, Justin Myers started blogging because he wanted to vent about his experiences as a single gay man in the UK. His relatable tone... Read More »

The Short Version: Janet Webber, a Canadian relationship coach, sets her clients up for relationship success by imparting valuable knowledge about human... Read More »

The Short Version: Since 2013, ThaiFlirting.com has been connecting singles around the world with Thai women and men looking for friendship and love. The... Read More »

The Short Version: Most plus-size singles avoid online dating because they fear people will reject them simply because of how they look. However, Curvy, a... Read More »

The Short Version: Based in Columbus, Ohio, Dating Directions is a professional matchmaking firm run by a tight-knit team with over 30 years of experience... Read More »

If you're sitting at home and thinking to yourself, "Dang, I need a girlfriend," you're not alone. Well, I guess you are, but you're not the only one who... Read More »

The Short Version: Speed dating has been around since the 1990s, and so many modern singles dismiss it as outdated and tedious. But, in August 2015, Abel... Read More »