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.

Given the rise in Asian representation in movies and TV, it should come as no surprise that Asian singles are popular on dating sites and apps. This is... Read More »

For South Asian singles, finding sex can present some unique obstacles. Conservative cultural values and family expectations make it hard to seek out a... Read More »

What’s a single gay guy to do when he lives in a rural area that lacks a vibrant gay community? It’s hard enough finding a quality dating prospect in a... Read More »

The Short Version: The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) is a not-for-profit association populated by Fellows who focus on the practice of... Read More »

The Short Version: World travel is a dream that many people have for themselves, but not everyone has a significant other or a travel companion to join... Read More »

The Short Version: Anyone looking to better their relationship needs to spend time working on themselves. Jaime Bronstein, also known as The Relationship... Read More »

The Short Version: The capabilities of the internet are rapidly changing. With the advent of virtual reality, the rise of the metaverse seems imminent to... Read More »

The Short Version: Going to the gym is a healthy pastime to increase your fitness level -- and perhaps you'll meet a cutie on the treadmill. Workout... Read More »

The Short Version: Many singles want to find an exciting spot for dates, and in artsy Iowa City, there are plenty of interesting and unique options, most... Read More »

Over the last few years, single people have become more interested in the online dating scene. During the COVID-19 pandemic, singles had to adapt and be... Read More »

The Short Version: All breakups are tough, but breakups over text messages can be some of the worst. Fortunately, comedian Allison Goldberg has enough good... Read More »

In relationships, it’s important to make sure that the flame never goes out. Many dating experts advise couples to continue to connect with their partners... Read More »

The Short Version: If they want to get out of a dating rut, couples should consider going off the beaten path to explore hubs of art and culture in the... Read More »

The Short Version: Washington, D.C., is a monumental place to fall in love. With an approximate population of 700,00 people, it is easy for singles to get... Read More »

Dating is supposed to be fun!   I know it isn’t fun a lot of the time, but it’s supposed to be. And it’s totally up to us to make it fun. Of course,... Read More »

The Short Version: People like to say that love comes in many shapes and forms -- and it’s true! Today, more people accept the fact that love between... Read More »

The Short Version: International dating has grown over the years, increasing the number of couples who meet their significant others from all over the... Read More »

The Short Version: Many couples struggle to find new ideas for dates. With the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey “Greatest Show on Earth” coming back,... Read More »

If a serious relationship isn't on your radar, a hookup finder might be just what you need compared to the usual dating sites. These sex apps and sites... Read More »

Lesbians make up roughly 7% of the population. Although I have often heard the number is 10% -- and I like this more. Just know that there are over 20... Read More »