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.

As children, my best friend and I talked a lot about what kind of guy we'd marry one day. I'll just come out and say it: we both wanted to marry doctors.... Read More »

Over 2.27 billion people log into Facebook each month and share wedding photos, baby announcements, dog/cat/bird pictures, political posts, and idle... Read More »

Bad dates suck -- most of us have been on them. If you’re single, then you probably have some bad dates in your future as well, but they don’t have to be... Read More »

The Short Version: NoStringsDating.net strives to satisfy singles and swingers who are eager to get right down to business and land a hot date. The hookup... Read More »

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The Short Version: Inner Bonding is an enlightened healing process developed by Dr. Margaret Paul and Dr. Erika Chopich. The six-step journey focuses on... Read More »

It's tempting to think online dating is just for the younger crowd. Watching 20-somethings swipe, chat, and ghost can seem exhausting. As adults, we don't... Read More »

Online daters use a lot of acronyms in their chats and messages, and it can be beneficial to know what some of the most important acronyms are. That way... Read More »

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The Short Version: In the 1990s, Tom Blake made a splash in the senior dating scene by describing his perspective as a single man over 50. He has now... Read More »

Cohabitation is a major relationship milestone that's likely to be a very exciting and potentially nerve-racking transition, especially if you're used to... Read More »

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Swiss dating sites have a lot going for them, and not just for people who live in Switzerland. Switzerland's  motto is "One for all, all for one,"... Read More »

Authentic dating sites are among the most sought-after in the industry. But what does being authentic even really mean? In her book "The Gifts of... Read More »

The Short Version: Since its launch in 2018, Forj has endeavored to raise the bar in the online dating scene and connect values-driven Jewish singles. The... Read More »

The Short Version: The Acorn has helped revolutionize the Vancouver restaurant scene by making fresh vegetables the main attraction in every meal. Its... Read More »

Ukraine dating sites are becoming more popular in Western countries, and it's no mystery why. Known for its brisk weather, the variety of delicious... Read More »

Most of us have watched scenes of domestic abuse on TV and in movies. Often there's screaming, throwing things, punching walls, slapping, etc. However,... Read More »