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: If you’re having a difficult time figuring out what you want out of life and love, you’re not alone. It’s a common challenge faced by... Read More »

The Short Version: The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) connects 4,800 professional dog trainers with the knowledge they need to improve the... Read More »

In college, my conservative Christian friend convinced herself that online dating wasn't for her. She said she didn't want to cheapen her relationships.... Read More »

The Short Version: Rebecca Perkins knows a thing or two about relationships. She has a decade of experience in the dating coaching and matchmaking space... Read More »

The Short Version: Single moms can sometimes feel like pariahs in the dating world because they don't know how to find love while taking care of their... Read More »

Yahoo! started in 1994, quickly becoming a hugely popular website directory, search engine, web portal, and email and instant messaging service. Since... Read More »

The Short Version: At MatchVIP, it’s all about helping career-minded South Africans form long-term, rewarding relationships through a hands-on approach to... Read More »

The Short Version: Over the past 10 years, First Dates has perfected the speed dating process and built singles networks in cities across the country,... Read More »

The Short Version: According to experienced matchmaker Amanda Rose, when it comes to dating, the simpler you can make it, the better. That’s why she... Read More »

The Short Version: Tony D. wasn't born a seduction expert -- he had to practice to develop solid conversational skills and rid himself of his anxieties... Read More »

Online dating comes with no guarantees that you'll have a good experience. You chat with a stranger, roll the dice, and hope your first date goes well.... Read More »

The Short Version: Going on fantastic dates with attractive people is a luxury you can afford when you have a personal matchmaker by your side. Elegant... Read More »

The Short Version: If you’re a career-minded Asian single with a demanding schedule, weeding through online dating profiles to find a potential partner can... Read More »

The Short Version: We live in an increasingly interconnected world, so today's daters don't have to restrict their search for love to their own backyards.... Read More »

The Short Version: If you’re a single UK resident, and are looking for someone with whom to share your life and Spotify playlist, the aptly named online... Read More »

The Short Version: Fran Greene, LCSW, teaches practical interpersonal skills and relationship values to singles from all walks of life. Her upfront... Read More »

The Short Version: Relationship Hero has a growing list of experts on hand to help when seas get choppy. With no appointment needed and coaches available... Read More »

I’ve worked with a number of couples in which one person had to relocate to take a job they couldn’t find locally. In other cases, couples met online and... Read More »

The Short Version: Enriched by her training as a psychotherapist, Rhonda Richards-Smith, LCSW, now brings her emotional intuition to the dating and... Read More »

The Short Version: Not everyone feels comfortable opening up their hearts and asking someone for dating advice in person. That's why DatingCoachSOS offers... Read More »