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: Over the past 21 years, relationship coach Larry James has established a reputation as an authority on love with heartfelt advice about... Read More »

When you hear the name MillionaireMatch.com, you may think it's full of fake profiles and liars, but many reviews have been surprisingly positive about the... Read More »

Remember that scene in "The Princess Diaries" when Mia's grandmother, Clarisse Renaldi, the queen of Genovia, gives her etiquette lessons? These included... Read More »

The Short Version: By naming a child, parents create the first piece of his or her identity. It's a lifelong gift, and it's important to get it... Read More »

Back when I was a teenager, dating sites were practically nonexistent. The few that existed, like Match.com, mainly catered to people in their 30s. Finding... Read More »

The Short Version: UK-based SpeedDater organizes about 70 events per month for singles of all ages and orientations. From intimate wine tastings to... Read More »

Online dating isn't always a ball of fun -- it's actually more like a rollercoaster ride with ups and downs. When you're experiencing those downs, laughter... Read More »

Dating is supposed to be fun, right? I know it may not feel like it when you’re out in the trenches, and going on your standard dinner dates can sometimes... Read More »

Country dating sites appeal to a certain kind of laid-back, old-school, tried-and-true folk. I wouldn't consider myself a country girl, but  can... Read More »

The Short Version: As a young wife, Laura Doyle became an intimacy expert to save her own marriage. She spoke with wives and husbands to unlock the secrets... Read More »

Most BBWCupid reviews we've seen praise the dating site for creating a body-positive, nonjudgmental, and unabashedly flirtatious space for singles of all... Read More »

The Short Version: Modern daters don't have to limit their dating prospects by location when an international dating site can connect singles living all... Read More »

I've been online dating on and off for years now, so I'm well aware of the problems with online dating. It treats people like commodities. It takes a lot... Read More »

Spiritual dating sites tap into the inner soul and empower singles to find someone who shares similar beliefs and is on the same life path. A study... Read More »

The Short Version: Berkeley International is an exclusive matchmaking service for upscale daters in search of a soulmate. The agency's matchmakers take a... Read More »

In 2016, eharmony announced that new members would no longer have to answer every question on the site's exclusive questionnaire during the signup process.... Read More »

The Short Version: If you're a practicing Catholic trying to date, finding someone who shares your values can be difficult on a general dating site. You... Read More »

We gay guys get a lot of press about being sex mongers ready to drop our trousers at the first opportunity to hit it with a ready and willing hottie. When,... Read More »

The Short Version: Finding love abroad is no easy task, especially for daters in Eastern Europe. Many untrustworthy dating networks promote false profiles... Read More »

The Short Version: Daters, start your engines. Supercar Dating puts high-performance car owners and car enthusiasts on the fast track to real-life... Read More »