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: Launched in 2019, Simply Dating helps Western men and Eastern European women find common ground in the online dating scene. This... Read More »

The Short Version: Since its launch in 2013, Perfect Asian Match (PAM) has connected Western men and Asian women in an online dating network that spans the... Read More »

Remember back in high school when you had a crush on a girl and wanted to know if she liked you back? What was the method you used to discover the answer... Read More »

We're well into 2020, and you may be thinking about how you can make this the year you find love, especially if you've been single for a while. Let's face... Read More »

Feeling burnt out by the casual dating scene? Then you're better off trying dating sites for finding long-term love. Such platforms unite love-oriented... Read More »

The Short Version: Looking for adventure? Flip Out can open couples up to a world of exploration with its adult-friendly indoor adventure parks. The... Read More »

We have all been there: A certain someone has caught your eye. For whatever reason, you can't stop thinking about them. The problem is that they are... Read More »

I first started online dating and coaching singles who were online dating in 1994. It was during the analog days, and, because of the enormous stigma, you... Read More »

The Short Version: Whenever you're feeling lost or alone, Holstee can offer a gentle reminder about what's important and how to grow through positive... Read More »

The most successful dating site is going to differ from person to person. After all, everyone has different goals and expectations when they create a... Read More »

The Short Version: An up-and-coming dating app called GoGaga has opened the door to a new age of online dating in India by putting the needs of young... Read More »

The Short Version: New Orleans has a romantic allure as a travel destination because of its spicy Cajun cuisine, jazzy music scene, and spooky historical... Read More »

The Short Version: Dating with HIV is not for the faint of heart, and it can come with a lot of questions, most pressingly: Where do I go to meet people... Read More »

The Short Version: AsianFriendly.org is a niche dating site designed to help Western men and Asian women meet the partner of their dreams. It's free to... Read More »

Your dating approach can increase the likelihood of forming and sustaining a connection or it can impede things from taking off. This is true whether... Read More »

The Short Version: For divorced and widowed adults, the modern dating scene can seem very different from the one they remember from years ago. Matchmakers... Read More »

Dating with anxiety is no joke. Some singles get extremely nervous in crowded places and social situations, and their anxieties can isolate them and make... Read More »

The Short Version: BBWCouple.com is a niche dating site designed for big, beautiful women and the big handsome men who love them. The site encourages... Read More »

As Taylor Swift once intoned, “So it's gonna be forever, or it's gonna go down in flames.” Relationships really only have two options, so we’re all... Read More »

The Short Version: Couples in Seattle seek out Smith restaurant for its comfortable feel that's perfect for date nights. Smith offers a unique environment... Read More »