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.

If the cheery sounds of holiday music are making you blue, I’m here to tell you that you absolutely can find someone wonderful to date during the holidays,... Read More »

My rule of thumb here is to only spend what you’re comfortable losing. What do I mean by this? Let me explain: New relationships are amazing. Falling in... Read More »

While it’s not the most comfortable subject for many young people to face, the number of senior citizens who are remaining sexually active is on the rise.... Read More »

This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation... Read More »

For us men, it’s often hard work to spot the body language signs of a woman whilst we’re interacting with her. On the other hand, women have a natural way... Read More »

The beginning of a great relationship is often characterized as fun, interesting and exciting. The initial spark and romance brings excitement about... Read More »

After the death of a spouse, it’s natural for the family and friends of the surviving partner to treat them somewhat delicately. Widows and widowers are... Read More »

The holidays are upon us. You may not realize this, but not only is this the busiest time of the year for retailers, it’s the busiest time of the year for... Read More »

There are three distinct concepts I want to talk to you about. These are: understanding that women are women, trusting is the process of letting go and... Read More »

We are in a tenuous time with relationships. Loose attachments with low criteria and no commitment are making women feel insecure about love. Rather than... Read More »

Reader Question: I met a man last year on Match.com. We have been on and off since April mainly because he runs hot and cold. He acts like he is a... Read More »

Reader Question: How can I tell if a woman is losing interest in me? -Cameron Gina Stewart's Answer: She stops including you in details - details... Read More »

I want to break down a subject that always seems to be up for debate amongst pickup artists, aka PUAs: Are all girls the same? Men spend years trying to... Read More »

Reader Question: I recently met this guy who I really like. He told me he had screwed up every other relationship in his life and didn't want to screw... Read More »

Reader Question: I am a widow and I have not dated since the '60s. Where would you start? -Carol (Iowa) April Braswell's Answer: Hi Carol, First,... Read More »

Defining precisely what qualifies as violent behavior can be a tricky endeavor, especially in the realm of fiction. In the real word, the Centers for... Read More »

Reader Question: I have been seeing a man casually for a year. He never makes any mention of any kind of commitment and watches what he says very... Read More »

The trophy wife is a concept that causes some to roll their eyes, while others see it as another part of the American dream. But does that shiny new bride... Read More »

New research from the University of California, San Diego conducted by Drew Walker and Edward Vul suggests online daters should use a group photo with... Read More »

In a world where dating and relationships take up most of our time, it is inevitable that sex will, too. Just like we move on from another heartbreak to a... Read More »