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:  Relationship expert Charles J. Orlando says that for relationships to succeed, men must evolve beyond their primal instincts and... Read More »

The Short Version: Dating doesn't come with a road map, so it's easy for inexperienced daters to make a wrong turn and get lost in a bad marriage. Someone... Read More »

The Short Version: Tara Caffelle loves to laugh, but, in 2015, she found her smile tested when she lost four important men in her life within a 14-month... Read More »

Our AfroRomance review can help singles get their bearings and find the person of their dreams. As of 2015, 17% of couples in the United States were... Read More »

The Short Version: Toni Coleman had built a thriving couples and family therapy practice by 2002 when she realized that many of her clients were... Read More »

The Short Version: Certified dating coach Deanna Cobden is a knowledgeable and compassionate resource for singles facing all sorts of dating challenges.... Read More »

The Short Version: General dating websites can be unwelcoming places for curvy daters seeking companionship. Small-minded singles and superficial judgments... Read More »

The Short Version: Many singles in Ireland choose to take a passive role in their own love lives, hoping that a relationship will somehow fall in their... Read More »

The Short Version: In 2011, matchmaker Caroline Brealey had a novel idea. If people could put their devices down and simply meet face to face, they’d have... Read More »

Navigating plus-size dating can be complicated with some superficial dating apps and sites, and we truly believe that curvy singles deserve a much better... Read More »

The Short Version: Feeld is much more than a dating app for threesomes; it's a groundbreaking social tool designed to support singles and couples... Read More »

Your online dating experience is only as good as you make it, and you can use a lot of premium tools -- Zoosk coins, for instance -- to make things... Read More »

The Short Version: When Bershan Shaw survived stage-IV breast cancer, she found a new purpose in life. From that moment onward, the motivational speaker... Read More »

The Short Version: Many dating websites claim to serve millionaire singles because it attracts signups, but only a few platforms are truly effective and... Read More »

The Short Version: Matchmaking is more popular than ever, but, as the industry grows, choosing a professional to trust with finding your special... Read More »

The Short Version: What makes the great outdoors even greater is having someone to share the sights and experiences with. After all, exploring your... Read More »

Men love to impress women. Let’s put it even simpler: Males love to impress females. It happens all the time in the animal kingdom. Whether it’s a moose... Read More »

The Short Version: Backed by over a decade of experience, UK dating coach James Preece has the knowledge to guide men and women through every step of the... Read More »

The Short Version: Whether it’s a speed dating session, dating success workshop, or psychic night -- 7 in Heaven Singles Events is sure to capture the... Read More »

Once upon a time, local matchmakers held powerful sway over the lives of single men and women. From the promnestria of Ancient Greece to the cihuatlanque... Read More »