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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.
The Short Version: Agape Match is a matchmaking service run by fourth generation matchmaker Maria Avgiditis. Providing matchmaking and date coaching... Read More »
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SkaDate Turns Your Idea Into a Business: Customized Software for Dating Websites and Apps
The Short Version: Making a dating site becomes effortless -- even for beginners -- when you have professional tech support. SkaDate provides... Read More »
The Short Version: Nanci Kavich started Profile Wingman with her friend Marcia Kapustin as a solution to a recurring problem they saw in the dating world —... Read More »
VeggieDate Promotes a Down-To-Earth Lifestyle — Connecting Vegetarians, Vegans & Healthy Eaters Around the World
The Short Version: Steve Urow created VeggieDate.org in 1999 after he saw the lack of resources out there for single vegetarians. Today, it's become a... Read More »
The Short Version: A popular dating app for young people in India, Cogxio brings singles together in a casual dating environment that's completely safe and... Read More »
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For Gay Men on the Go — SCRUFF Helps You Plan Your Trip With Its Global Singles Database, Event Listings & Travel Advisories
The Short Version: While the SCRUFF app was inspired by the gay men who embody a more masculine look, you can find just about any kind of guy in its... Read More »
Mesh’s Unique Features — Warding Off the Creeps & Making Online Dating Better, Safer, Happier for Women
The Short Version: A dating site on a mission, Mesh set out to solve the problems of online dating by automatically weeding out incompatible people using... Read More »
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A recent client of mine came to a counseling session struggling with some sexual identity issues about the fact that he was gay but had fallen in love with... Read More »
Kinsey Director Sue Carter — How Her Focus on Relationships Brings a Fresh Perspective to the Institute
In November 2014, acclaimed biologist Sue Carter was named Director of The Kinsey Institute, known for its groundbreaking strides in human sexuality... Read More »
Let’s face it, sometimes people want no-strings-attached sex with a stranger. It's a natural part of life that the internet has made simpler and... Read More »
R.A.D. Systems: Dozens of Accessible Self-Defense Classes Put the Power Into Women’s Hands
The Short Version: One in five women will be sexually assaulted at some point in their lives, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.... Read More »
The Short Version: BeLinked is a dating application that connects users through their LinkedIn profiles. Prominently displaying a person's job and... Read More »
Virginia Hughes wasn't sure Match.com would work, but the 22-year-old single decided to take a chance despite her reservations. At first, Virginia acted... Read More »
Pink Lobster Dating: A Lesbian Dating Site and Matchmaking Service Helping Femmes Find Love
The Short Version: As an entrepreneur and lipstick lesbian, Juliette Prais created Pink Lobster Dating at the end of 2012 as a safe place for femmes to... Read More »
The Short Version: With its tolerant attitude and accommodating platform, NaughtyCharm.com is taking common stereotypes about hooking up and turning the... Read More »
Nothing is more frustrating than matching with an attractive girl on Tinder, excitedly sending her a message, and then facing eternal radio silence. You... Read More »