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: What began in a high school classroom in the ‘90s has now grown into a national call for greater transparency, morality, and empathy in... Read More »

Singles seeking their own everlasting home may see dating sites and apps and wonder, "Is online dating for me?" Whether you want a date, a hookup, or a... Read More »

The Short Version: Since 1984, Drawing Down the Moon, a premium matchmaking company, has paired up tens of thousands of thoughtful singles in the UK. The... Read More »

Redhead dating sites can offer a safe haven for gingers seeking a romantic partner who loves them as they are. Redheads have gotten a bad rap in the... Read More »

The Short Version: For all the singles tired of ghosting, swiping, and wasting time on shallow dating apps, Hinge offers an innovative and... Read More »

Apps like Tinder have become a dime a dozen these days because, for better or worse, Tinder is one of the most well-known dating apps around, and many... Read More »

The Short Version: On ProfessionalCounselling.com, Elly Prior writes authoritative relationship advice based on decades of counseling experience. She... Read More »

My last boyfriend was a solid conversationalist. He noticed details, remembered names, and never seemed at a loss for words. Once he asked me, "What do you... Read More »

The Short Version: All-natural living is a choice anyone can make, but many don't know where to begin. On Naturally Savvy, you can learn how to take... Read More »

The Short Version: On general dating websites, packed with diverse singles with diverse desires, it's easy for single lesbians to feel lost in the... Read More »

The Short Version: SawYouAtSinai operates with a simple, noble mission — to bring Jewish singles together with their one and only. Since 2003, the site’s... Read More »

When creating a Bumble review, the thing that stood out to us the most is the dating app's female-friendly features. Since 2014, Bumble has endeavored to... Read More »

The Short Version: Since the early 2000s, Ronnie Ann Ryan has offered mature women the encouragement, advice, and assistance they need to enter the dating... Read More »

We've all seen that one woman who every man wants to be around. She's bubbly, constantly smiling, and great at making men feel extra manly around her. You... Read More »

The Short Version: On Speed Dating is a privately owned speed dating service connecting singles in New York City and Austin, Texas. This top-rated company... Read More »

When a college friend of mine came out as trans in her mid-20s, she ran into plenty of misunderstandings and obstacles. Her dating life went from active to... Read More »

Cheating is bad -- let’s just say that right off the bat. It’s a betrayal of trust and is never healthy in a relationship. If we're talking about online... Read More »

When my close friend first came out as bisexual, she thought dating would be a breeze. She liked the idea of doubling her dating prospects and pursuing... Read More »

The Short Version: Michelle Galarza uses a personalized, hands-on approach to help people find love and form fulfilling, long-term relationships. Her... Read More »

Some people may not think having to choose between two women is a problem, but it is. Oh boy, it is. Many times, it feels like feast or famine. You won't... Read More »