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: Many single guys want to date the beautiful women they see at the grocery store, the gym, or other public places, but they lack the... Read More »

The Short Version: Couples looking to celebrate relationship milestones can commemorate their love with gifts from Alef Bet by Paula. The jewelry and home... Read More »

Many of us have spent more than 15 months feeling restricted in our lives and pretty much trapped in our homes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us... Read More »

Singles and swingers can have a fun, laid-back time exploring the best dating sites for friends with benefits (also known as FWB). The right hookup site... Read More »

The Short Version: HelloPinay is an international dating platform that invites singles to explore romantic connections on foreign shores. The site provides... Read More »

I know dating is hard. You can't read a stranger's mind, and you don't know if she is attracted to you or not. When it comes to dating someone new, there... Read More »

The Short Version: Some women have a difficult time on the dating scene, but Author and Dating Coach Renee Slansky wants to make it easier. That's why she... Read More »

The Short Version: Dating sites and social media platforms often force singles to share their names and other personal information to interact with... Read More »

The Short Version: Matchmakers Dating is a UK-based matchmaking service that caters to younger singles who want to find love. The matchmaking team works... Read More »

The Short Version: Many couples enjoy stargazing on date night, but they may not know what they're looking at. Star Walk 2 makes the experience of... Read More »

The Short Version: Arrangements between sugar daddies and sugar babies today are fairly common, and My Sugar Daddy is one of most popular platforms in the... Read More »

The Short Version: The Inn by the Sea is a luxurious, regenerative resort where couples can stay just steps from the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Elizabeth,... Read More »

Online dating has helped countless singles find their way to a compatible date and a lifelong partner. It's actually the most popular way to meet a spouse... Read More »

The Short Version: A couple of decades ago, it wasn't easy to enjoy a culturally diverse theater performance outside of America’s biggest cities. That’s... Read More »

The Short Version: Launched in 2020, So Syncd is a new dating app that has grown rapidly thanks to its unique approach to online dating. The app matches... Read More »

The Short Version: Over the last 20 years, Hilary Silver has mastered the dating coaching world and helped countless women find their voice and reclaim... Read More »

Given the safety concerns of meeting strangers online, it's not surprising that so many singles are interested in dating sites that do background checks.... Read More »

The Short Version: Hunt Ethridge has been working in the dating industry for over a decade, and he has never seen anything like the dramatic cultural... Read More »

The Short Version: Polygamous and polyamorous couples interested in adding more partners to their relationships often have trouble finding them. Sister... Read More »

As a dating coach, I constantly hear how hard it is out there for singles -- pandemic or not. From ghosting and breadcrumbing, to disposable dating and... Read More »