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: In the ideologically divided United States, it seems that more singles aim to find romantic partners of their same political ilk. Many... Read More »

Whether pineapple belongs on pizza is a controversial topic. Some people would argue the sweetness of the fruit perfectly balance out the saltiness of the... Read More »

All relationships change over time, so it’s natural to endure some challenges and growing pains. During transitions and bumps, you may find yourself... Read More »

The Short Version: Lock and Key® offers singles events with fun atmospheres and compelling icebreakers that often aren’t found at standard mixers. At a... Read More »

Looking for sites like Craiglist Personals? People have been turning to Craigslist since 1995, when the online marketplace was founded by Craig Newmark.... Read More »

The Short Version:  MediaMonkey is a free platform where singles and couples can store, manage, and share their favorite romantic playlists. It enables... Read More »

The Short Version: Smartphone technology has connected the world, and today's singles no longer need to stick to their own neighborhoods when seeking a... Read More »

The Short Version: Every cheating spouse seeks an extramarital affair for a different reason. While some may be dissatisfied with their partners, others... Read More »

The Short Version: When entrepreneurs have an idea for a niche site in the dating and relationship industry, designing a platform and creating a backend... Read More »

Being single can be frustrating, especially if you don't know where to go to meet local women. If you've been actively looking for a hookup, date, or... Read More »

Dating apps with lengthy questionnaires and personality prompts can be tedious to complete. That's why certain dating services have worked hard to keep to... Read More »

The Short Version: PolishGirl4U.com connects Polish women with 60,000+ single men living around the world. These singles go online seeking an international... Read More »

Black dating apps and sites can help gay singles find a partner who fits their lifestyle. African-Americans and the LGBTQ+ community are both minority... Read More »

As of 2014, approximately 4 million African-Americans were 65 or older, making up 9% of the older population, in general. According to the Administration... Read More »

The Short Version: When daters or divorcées feel like they’ll never find “The One," or that there isn't enough good in the world, they often seek the... Read More »

On average, online daters spend only 58 to 84 seconds looking at a profile before they decide to pass or like. A majority of what they're looking at are... Read More »

The Short Version: HWerks.com is a dating site designed to provide those living with herpes with a voice, a sense of community, and the chance to find... Read More »

I know plenty of folks who aren't too eager to dive into a relationship but still want to enjoy dating. Maybe they just ended things with someone and are... Read More »

The Short Version: Relationship expert Dr. Diana Kirschner believes every woman can find the love she seeks, even if she doesn’t believe she can. Dr. Diana... Read More »

The Short Version: YesDates is a dating site designed to pair men from the West with Eastern European women. While the site includes female users from many... Read More »