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: Artists are people who follow their passions, and they often want to date others who are just as passionate and can relate to their... Read More »

The Short Version: A clown's life is often filled with laughter and smiles, but dating can sometimes be a less-than-funny challenge for a working clown.... Read More »

Gay Christian dating sites have become more popular as more people of faith come out of the closet and start looking for faithful Christian... Read More »

The Short Version: Few of us like to admit we need help, let alone with such a personal thing as finding love. Truthfully, though, we could all probably... Read More »

The Short Version: Whether it's in the form of a mating dance or an acoustic serenade, all dating starts off the same: with a little flirting. For singles... Read More »

The Short Version: Match Me Happy is a U.K. dating site that sets users free. On this online network, singles won't find any match algorithms standing... Read More »

The eharmony free trial was once the most popular way for relationship-minded singles to try their luck in the online dating scene. The dating site put... Read More »

The Short Version: For singles who are tired of endless swiping and messaging that don’t seem to get them anywhere, Cupid.com offers an online dating... Read More »

Numerous clients have walked into my office with a similar set of symptoms: difficulty concentrating, intrusive worries or thoughts, a history of... Read More »

The Short Version: Instead of swiping based on looks and a guess of what you might have in common, Clover allows users to flesh out a complete profile to... Read More »

The Short Version: The path to finding a date or partner -- often full of trip-hazards and pitfalls -- can be difficult to navigate under the best of... Read More »

The Short Version: VolunteerMatch brings people together under a common cause. On this site, you can search for a volunteer event and a chance to meet new... Read More »

Figuring out how to get a girl to like you can be confusing and frustrating, but it doesn't have to be. Not only can we help you understand how to do so,... Read More »

The Short Version: Patti Feinstein has been in the dating coaching business for over 20 years and has proven her ability to help singles find love and... Read More »

The Short Version: Janis and Carly Spindel are a mother-daughter matchmaking duo with a combined 25+ years of experience in the industry. The tenacious and... Read More »

If you're considering downloading Tinder for the first time, you may wonder how Tinder works. This article has the answers you need to set up your dating... Read More »

The Short Version: DeAnna Lorraine takes a big-picture approach to her date coaching by not just focusing on what single men should wear and say to attract... Read More »

Dating simulator games have been popular among singles for generations. My best friend got the original Sims game when it came out in 2000, and I remember... Read More »

The Short Version: A website with heart, Growing Self offers effective therapy; marriage counseling; love, life, and career coaching; and classes -- all to... Read More »

The Short Version: The confidence required to walk up to a stranger and strike up a conversation comes from within. In his years as a dating coach, Nick... Read More »