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: Through her Chicago therapy practice, Sue DeSanto offers compassionate relationship coaching to singles across the US. She augments... Read More »

Dating apps have a lot to offer the LGBTQ+ population, and Grindr is one of the best out there. Here's our Grindr review with more juicy information. If... Read More »

The Short Version: Two people who share similar interests are more likely to bond. That’s a no-brainer, right? But, in today's massive online dating world,... Read More »

The Short Version: Since 1976, Yvonne Allen has been helping discerning singles in Australia to realize their relationship goals. Departing from the... Read More »

The Short Version: When it seems like everything is going wrong, Rachel Sussman is there to set it right. The trained psychotherapist and relationship... Read More »

The Short Version: In 2013, Nora Samaran started a blog called Dating Tips for the Feminist Man as a joke. She was experiencing confusion and harm as a... Read More »

Seniors often hesitate to try online dating because they don't feel comfortable on the platform. It's too abbreviated. After living a full life --... Read More »

The Short Version: Following 23-years in an unhappy marriage, Sandy Weiner found her true purpose as a certified life and dating coach. She knows how... Read More »

The Short Version: Indian professionals often believe they have enough time to find love. However, many are finding themselves in their mid-20s with... Read More »

The Short Version: Asia's dating culture presents a daunting challenge for Western singles unfamiliar with the social norms that dictate success or... Read More »

The Short Version: It's a common misconception that bisexual daters have twice as many dating options and double the sexual appetite as straight, gay, or... Read More »

The Short Version: Since 1993, relationship specialist and therapist Dr. Karen Ruskin has helped thousands of singles and couples resolve conflicts,... Read More »

When one of my friends connects with a guy she likes on a dating site, she normally exchanges phone numbers right away. However, she's recently had to... Read More »

The Short Version: Relationship troubles often cut deep. It's not just about the dishes, the clutter, or the offhand remark -- it's about the underlying... Read More »

The Short Version: Trained relationship repair expert Bruce Muzik Bruce Muzik gives couples the tools to stop fighting and start connecting with one... Read More »

The Short Version: After years of flirtatious research,  Lauren Frances wrote "Dating, Mating, and Manhandling," a comprehensive guide for every single... Read More »

The Short Version: Few motivational leaders make a career out of galvanizing the inner strengths of singles and changing their lives. But Michael... Read More »

The Short Version: If you're over 40 and sick of being single, you can gain instrumental dating knowledge by turning to the resources at Date Like a... Read More »

The Short Version: Chris Armstrong is breaking barriers in his work as an award-winning diversity advocate and equality-minded relationship coach. His... Read More »

"Lesbian dating sites are so tough, sometimes I miss being a straight chick on Tinder," one of my closest friends told me as we sipped wine and shared... Read More »