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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.
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The day my best friend joined her first dating site, she received over 40 messages, and that number only grew as the hours ticked by. Three days later, she... Read More »
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Evan Marc Katz: An Insightful Dating Coach Helping Women Embrace Their True Selves to Find Love
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New York Dating Coach: Mock Dates and Improv Lessons Help Singles Think on Their Feet When It Counts
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A New Outlook on Adult Dating: FirstMet Creates a Friendly, Low-Pressure Platform for Singles Worldwide
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5 Generations of Polite Advice: The Emily Post Institute Teaches Etiquette for Modern Daters
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Three Day Rule™ Matchmakers Use Unique Insights on Compatibility to Help Clients Find Love
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