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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 Short Version: Homelessness and incarceration are systemic issues, and they both disproportionately affect LGBTQ individuals. Queer youth are at high... Read More »
The Short Version: Some people say food is the way to someone’s heart. Everyone loves a good meal in front of them. And what’s better than sharing a good... Read More »
The Short Version: Dinner dates create a fun space for couples to learn about each other and their tastes. But one of the hardest parts of dinner... Read More »
Who you date is, in large part, determined by social status. Dating within your social pool just makes sense. You may have friends in common and connect... Read More »
It’s a sad fact that Black singles continue to face a lot of stigma and discrimination on many mainstream dating apps and sites. Some have reported being... Read More »
The Short Version: Couples seeking a luxurious venture into nature should consider visiting Longitude 131. Located in Australia’s picturesque Red Centre,... Read More »
The Short Version: Choosing the right location for a date can be tricky, but for singles in Boulder, Colorado, the choice is easy. Avery Brewing Co. is the... Read More »
Valentine’s Day is now behind us and for some people, they celebrated V-day with their significant other-- whether that was a romantic night out at an... Read More »
Dating statistics are kind of sad these days. I don't think I can turn on my computer or smartphone without seeing some reference to how there are more... Read More »
The Short Version: Social media is a great tool to connect with friends and family, but it’s easy to be drawn into keeping up appearances. With Lalo, you... Read More »
The Short Version: Finding others who share the same interests can be hard for kinky people. Whether they want partners or a larger social circle,... Read More »
The Short Version: Finding a partner can feel more difficult the older you get. The team at Master Matchmakers designed the matchmaking service to make... Read More »
The Short Version: Muslims make up just 1.1% of the United States population, making it essential that Muslim-American singles have extra support in... Read More »
Online dating as a lesbian has quite a few unique challenges. Mainstream dating sites and apps come with a risk of harassment or just being flooded with... Read More »
What is international dating really? It’s become more common now with the internet connecting people from different countries, and international dating... Read More »
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The Short Version: Reading your daily horoscope is plenty of fun, but it’s only a drop in the ocean that is astrology. Astrologer and writer Narayana... Read More »
The Short Version: Valentine’s Day is all about finding the perfect gift for a special someone, and that can be challenging at times. But don’t fret, the... Read More »
The Short Version: Online dating apps have evolved tremendously, making it easier for singles all around the world to connect over the internet. Mimicking... Read More »
If you grew up outside of Syracuse, New York, like I did, snow is in your blood. I can remember it snowing on both Halloween and Mother’s Day. ... Read More »