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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.
It's not always easy to lasso up a date in the countryside. Sometimes rural singles live way out in the middle of cornfields or horse ranches, and they... Read More »
Taylor Francois-Bodine Offers Bespoke Matchmaking Services to Elite Singles in Washington, D.C. and Around the World
The Short Version: Taylor Francois-Bodine started matchmaking as a hobby while working in Washington, D.C., as a senator’s aide and lobbyist. Her... Read More »
Editor’s Choice Award: 3 Reasons to Explore Columbus, Ohio, on Your Next Romantic Weekend
The Short Version: As the capital of Ohio, Columbus supports a vibrant community of foodies, artists, animal lovers, and tech-savvy professionals. The city... Read More »
A niche dating site can make online dating easier, but it's probably not going to work overnight. Dating is similar to job hunting in that you often have... Read More »
The Short Version: Over the years, Ian Isherwood has seen many of his friends and family members in Kenya struggle to find companionship, dates, and... Read More »
Television and movies can glamorize the dating process as if all singles are drinking Cosmos, stealing blue French horns, and having a grand time. But... Read More »
Editor’s Choice Award: Vista Verde Guest Ranch Allows Couples to Enjoy the Beauty of Wild Colorado — and Each Other
The Short Version: In such a digitally connected society, it's nice to go somewhere you and your special someone can get away from it all. The team at... Read More »
Having high standards and knowing your worth are important factors in finding the right partner. However, there's a difference between being picky in ways... Read More »
When I first tried online dating a few years ago, I didn't have high hopes for it, so I chose a free site that would let me send as many messages as I... Read More »
Being in a relationship is awesome. You get to listen, talk, laugh, tease, cuddle, and touch. However, you’re probably not always around your significant... Read More »
The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence: A Coalition of Advocates Promotes Healthy Relationships Through Education
The Short Version: The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (the Partnership) has shouldered the task of ending domestic violence in California.... Read More »
Listia: A Fun & Easy Way to Sell Unwanted Stuff From an Old Relationship & Find Something New to Take Its Place
The Short Version: Listia is an online marketplace where you can turn unwanted junk into virtual currency and then use that extra cash to buy electronics,... Read More »
Pheramor: A Science-Driven Dating App That Uses Your DNA to Discover Chemistry & Inspire Relationships
The Short Version: Pheramor is a unique dating app that uses DNA to find users the perfect match. The app launched in 2017 as a science-driven alternative... Read More »
When I made the switch from carefree student to serious professional, I realized that it's not always easy to meet singles in my area, and I had to get... Read More »
Counselor Glynis Sherwood Guides Singles & Couples Through Family Trauma to Healthy Relationships
The Short Version: Glynis Sherwood is a counselor and author who specializes in dealing with family scapegoating, narcissistic abuse, and childhood trauma... Read More »
The Gay Therapy Center Believes LGBTQ Clients are Best Served by Experts With Similar Life Experiences
The Short Version: The Gay Therapy Center believes that LGBTQ singles and couples can have more success in their love lives when working with professionals... Read More »
If you ask, most senior singles will tell you that looking for love is very different today than it was when they were in their 20s and 30s. Not only are... Read More »
Kisses Of Africa™: An International African Dating Site Opens Singles Up to a World of Romantic Possibilities
The Short Version: Since the website launched in 2006, KissesOfAfrica.com has become a go-to African dating site for hundreds of thousands of singles... Read More »
Marriage Counselor Suntia Smith Inspires Individuals & Couples to Maintain Healthy Personal Relationships
The Scoop: As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Suntia Smith has spent many years helping people overcome personal challenges, and she has seen that... Read More »
As a dating coach, I get emails all the time from women who are newly out of the closet and want to start dating women. Since these women often don’t know... Read More »