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: The Cookaway is a recipe kit service that delivers specialty cultural cuisine right to customers’ front doors. Based in the United... Read More »

Illinois is home to over 12 million people spread across the state’s many vibrant cities. One of the most exciting things about Illinois is its rich... Read More »

Writing can be stressful at times, especially when you’re tasked with writing about yourself. That's why it's common for many of us to freeze up when... Read More »

The best things come in small packages, or so my grandma would want you to believe. But this proverb rings true when it comes to the world’s most popular... Read More »

The Short Version: Replika is an AI chatbot released in 2017. The AI learns about each user, changing the way they chat to not only better suit the needs... Read More »

The Short Version: Forged in the North is a collective of wedding photographers and videographers who believe that the best way to create fun wedding... Read More »

The Short Version: “Friday We’re in Love” is a dating and family blog created by Camille Whiting. The blog promotes a vast array of fun, simple, and... Read More »

There are dozens of articles that address how rough online dating is for women, but men don’t have it easy on dating sites and apps either. Although... Read More »

The Short Version: WeAreX is a newly released dating app inclusive of those in alternative relationships. The app combines aspects of dating and social... Read More »

Statistics Canada estimates that the LGBTQ+ population in the great white north numbers over 1 million people, so it makes sense that Canadian dating... Read More »

There is a difference between being alone and being lonely. Keep in mind, I'm a dating coach, not a mental health professional, so my perspective on this... Read More »

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, but dating apps are the quickest way to find singles in your area.  They aren’t the end all, be all, but they can be great... Read More »

Pennsylvania is a beautiful historic state in the USA. With over 12 million citizens, and the population growing year after year, it's also a popular... Read More »

Whether you’re a senior single who wants to mingle with women your own age, or a younger dater seeking a more experienced partner, it can be tricky to find... Read More »

Dates are special moments where you have fun while getting to know your partner. And the summer provides you with a great opportunity to break free from... Read More »

Gay men today have more freedoms and can be out and proud with widespread acceptance in the U.S. But it can still be difficult to meet new people if you’ve... Read More »

When it comes to online dating, your profile shapes that crucial first impression. It’s the first thing potential matches notice, and it helps them decide... Read More »

If you’re anything like most straight women, chances are you grew up hearing love stories about Prince Charming and how he met his “happily ever after.” If... Read More »

Online dating has a lot of benefits that gay singles should take advantage of. Now that the world is transforming into a more inclusive and welcoming... Read More »

Sex: almost everybody does it, and almost everybody hates talking about it. Centuries of various kinds of cultural conditioning have resulted in... Read More »