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.

One of my closest friends, someone I've known since I was 2 years old, recently met a guy on Tinder and had a first date that lasted almost seven hours.... Read More »

The Short Version: Whether you're joining a spouse's family or starting a new family of your own, it's important to look back and appreciate the complex,... Read More »

The Short Version: On FilipinoKisses.com, distance doesn't stand in the way of love and friendship. If you want to date someone in the Philippines, this... Read More »

If you’re in a long-term committed relationship, you might notice the level of passion has changed since the early days of dating. This dip in desire is... Read More »

The Short Version: Some singles on a dating site are in absolutely no hurry to meet in person. They'll chat online all day, every day, sending paragraphs... Read More »

The Short Version: Lanie Delphin is a down-to-earth matchmaker with 15 years of experience helping clients find love. She started Mass Match, a private... Read More »

Wallflowers, introverts, nerds, and other quiet, thoughtful folks will feel right at home on dating sites for shy people. Honestly, I wouldn't mind signing... Read More »

A couple of my very best friends are on Tinder, and we often gossip about their adventures (the good, the bad, the awkward, and the just plain weird) and... Read More »

The Short Version: Sometimes dating can feel like a part-time job. Searching for a date in real life and on dating websites takes a significant amount of... Read More »

The Short Version: It's a big world out there, and, with the connective tools of the internet, daters can now meet anyone anywhere. When you join a... Read More »

The Short Version: Founded by a Jewish single for Jewish singles, SuperTova is an authentic, trustworthy, and free niche dating site. Justin Corsa built... Read More »

The Short Version: Actively dating means taking advantage of all the options out there to meet people. It means chatting people up in a variety of settings... Read More »

For the most part, girls have a higher dating IQ than do guys. Dating IQ is basically knowing how to date, what to do, what NOT to do, how to be a good... Read More »

The Short Version: Relationships take work. A healthy partnership requires daily attention and upkeep to stay fulfilling and meaningful throughout the... Read More »

Biker dating sites can get you on the road to romance in no time -- if you know how to navigate them. Imagine one of those perfect days where the sun is... Read More »

Our online dating experts have explored the ins and outs of the swiping scene, and we've put together some eharmony tips to make things a little easier on... Read More »

The Short Version: Dr. Seth Meyers is a clinical psychologist sought after for his expertise in relationships, parenting, and youth. Trained to analyze... Read More »

"How do I tell if a man is gay?" It's a common question I receive from gay men, whether it's coaching clients or friends, and I sympathize with their... Read More »

The Short Version: Full of relatable articles and in-depth e-courses, the TrueLoveDates blog offers enriching relationship resources and dating insights... Read More »

The Short Version: Laurel House is a prominent dating and empowerment coach with a unique outlook on the dating scene. Whether you're going through a... Read More »