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: Local dating is rapidly becoming a thing of the past thanks to the international reach of dating sites like MeetBrides. Thousands of... Read More »

If you’re a senior single woman looking to date more and maybe even find love, sometimes you'll have to ask the man out. That's just how dating is in the... Read More »

You finally found her: your perfect lesbian girlfriend. She is easy to be around, fun, attractive, and really into you, too. You sometimes catch yourself... Read More »

The Short Version: Members of the LGBTQ community in the Southern U.S.  can face particular challenges with both their physical and mental health. They can... Read More »

The Short Version: Some swipe-happy dating apps give singles virtually unlimited choices yet fail to offer guidance when it comes to sparking real-life... Read More »

A few years ago, I re-entered the online dating scene weighing the pros and cons of Hinge vs. Bumble. I'd met my last boyfriend on Hinge, but I knew a lot... Read More »

The Short Version: Singles with STDs can face a lot of insecurities, uncertainties, and health concerns in the dating scene. Fortunately, niche communities... Read More »

Women dating online are taking the lead more often , and they’ve come to realize their success on dating apps is directly related to the quality and... Read More »

If you ask me, the biggest perk of online dating is that it's there whenever you're in the mood. It's always open, and some laid-back dating sites don't... Read More »

The Short Version: If you have high standards in the online dating scene, VerifiedMillionaireDatingSites.com has your back and can direct you to the most... Read More »

The Short Version: HerpesHub.com comes to the aid of singles with HSV-1, HSV-2, and other STDs by connecting them to a global dating community. As a niche... Read More »

The Short Version: Herpes is one of the most prevalent STDs in the modern dating scene, and it can put singles in a painful situation if they don't know... Read More »

California is home to Silicon Valley, Hollywood, Disneyland, Yosemite, and Napa Valley (aka one of the most romantic cities in North America), so it's a... Read More »

The Short Version: A handmade leather satchel or bag is a popular and practical gift for both men and women. For those in relationships, heritage-quality... Read More »

The Short Version: Many singles dream of a healthy relationship, but if they haven’t experienced one, it's often hard for them to envision what a healthy... Read More »

As a society, we are obsessed with breaking things down into stages or categories. We want to know what generation or demographic or identity we belong to... Read More »

The online dating world isn't just for singles! If you want to explore the exciting world of polyamory, you can create a joint profile on the top dating... Read More »

The Short Version: BiCupidApp.com is a niche dating site and app that empowers bisexual singles and couples to spice up their love lives and find partners... Read More »

The Short Version: On her 50th birthday, Christine Baumgartner decided she wanted to marry again, and she entered the dating field with gusto, a she puts... Read More »

The Short Version: Many people around the world — whether they are single or in a relationship — suffer from anxiety and depression. Even if they attend... Read More »