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.

Ranking dating sites by popularity is tricky because the numbers are constantly changing. Some new dating apps start trending for a couple months and... Read More »

Most of us have been there: You're in a struggling relationship, and you start weighing the options to leave or stay and keep working on it. The reality... Read More »

If you're looking for an LGBTQ+ relationship online, you aren't alone. A recent study found approximately 65% of same-sex couples said they met through an... Read More »

The Short Version: Lovebox is a fun messaging device that has brought joy, laughter, and heart emojis to people around the world. Couples in long-distance... Read More »

Modern singles don't have to go roaming from bar to bar to pick up dates -- they can spend a night browsing adult sex chat sites and immediately start... Read More »

Singles can learn a lot from studying dating app download statistics and active user numbers. These stats can act as a window into the online dating scene... Read More »

Sex in your senior years is not only possible, it’s real. The largest sex organ is the brain, after all. And, if both partners are willing, there is way to... Read More »

If you're a wealthy man looking to impress captivating young women, making the right introduction is crucial. That's where online dating sites, especially... Read More »

The Short Version: Some gay and bisexual men prefer a daddy-boy relationship dynamic, which typically involves an older, well-established “daddy” and a... Read More »

If the holiday blues and your meager dating life have got you down, know that you’re not alone. With strict lockdowns and stay-at-home orders in place,... Read More »

The Short Version: SoulSingles has long been a virtual space for Black singles to meet. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Black daters are looking to connect... Read More »

Even in the best of circumstances, dating can be difficult. But if you’re an introvert, it can be all the more challenging. Sometimes it feels like... Read More »

The Short Version: The Last Bookstore opened in 2005 and has become a cherished literary hotspot in Los Angeles. Though it may seem old-fashioned, the... Read More »

When endless swiping and ghosted conversations get you down, the best dating apps for relationships are there to pick you back up. Online dating has the... Read More »

Dating violence statistics shine a spotlight on the undercurrent of dangers in romantic relationships. Every action in the dating scene -- from giving out... Read More »

If your goal is to continue to go on dates during the pandemic, but you’re feeling anxious about your safety, know you can take action to get on the same... Read More »

The Short Version: The Florida Orchestra has brought music, romance, and wonder to the Tampa Bay area for over 50 years, and not even a global pandemic can... Read More »

The Short Version: Wingman is a fun dating app that allows singles to invite their friends and family members to write testimonials, find matches, and make... Read More »

Going gray (or silver) doesn't mean love is over. Certain mature online dating sites can offer a more positive experience than youth-dominated apps like... Read More »

The Short Version: In trying times, seeing photos of happy memories can help couples feel more connected. When those memories are stored on laptops or... Read More »