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: Woo is one of the first dating apps designed to help singles in India set up their own matches. Traditionally, marriages in India were... Read More »

More and more people are open to the idea of interracial relationships, and the proof is in the numbers. According to the Pew Research Center, 85% of... Read More »

The Short Version: Many vegans and vegetarians find it easier to date someone who shares their lifestyle, especially those who view it as more than just a... Read More »

Choosing between all the great dating sites out there can be tough -- particularly when it comes to giants like Match vs Tinder (which are owned by the... Read More »

The Short Version: When affluent singles in Orlando are ready to settle down, they often turn to Elisabeth Dabbelt at Elite Introductions and Matchmaking.... Read More »

Free Christian dating sites that offer unlimited matching and messaging have blessed the lives of millions of single Christians all around the... Read More »

The Short Version:  DatingSphere has taken a quality-driven approach to online dating by highlighting friend and family reviews on every dating profile.... Read More »

Arab dating sites have become increasingly popular in countries around the world. You don't have to live in the Middle East to join these international hot... Read More »

The Short Version: Jaumo is a dating app built on the idea that enabling quick, personal connections can bring singles together in memorable ways. The app... Read More »

The Short Version: Some psychologists and clinicians may find it difficult to help clients overcome anxieties and issues related to gender identity and... Read More »

Actresses Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor are one of the cutest lesbian couples ever. Just look at their tweets and interviews about each other, and... Read More »

The Short Version: William and Teri Schroeder, both mental health professionals, wanted to create a group therapy practice that reflected both their values... Read More »

The Short Version: Many Philadelphia-area singles are busy professionals who are tired of connecting with people who aren't compatible with them – that's... Read More »

Childhood isn't just about making great memories. It's giving us the building blocks toward adulthood. I don't always realize how many of my... Read More »

The Short version: SEI Club is a private matchmaking service that caters to singles who expect the best. Matchmakers pair current members with high-quality... Read More »

The Short Version: Daters who need a little help to get their romantic lives back on track often visit Arkady Itkin's website, PracticalHappiness.com.... Read More »

Since its founding in 2000, eharmony has facilitated over 2 million matches in the United States, and many of those online connections have blossomed into... Read More »

The Short Version: Dating can be an intimidating and discouraging experience for singles who have tested positive for a sexually transmitted disease or... Read More »

The Short Version: For singles who have the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), it can feel like dating will never be as it was before they were diagnosed.... Read More »

The Short Version: Immigrants and members of minority groups often seek out Musarat Yusufali because of her ability to understand people who have diverse... Read More »