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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.
Matchmaker Julie Ferman Has United More Than 1,200 Couples Through Her Dating Coaching and Matchmaking Services
The Short Version: A series of bad dates led Julie Ferman to join a dating service, which ultimately led to meeting her now-husband, a matchmaker, and... Read More »
Metrodate: An Early Innovator of Many Online Dating Tools That Singles Have Come to Expect
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Dating Agency Reviews™ — A Trusted Resource for Industry Analysis & Expert Relationship Advice
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Zoe — A Dating App Where Women Can Find Women & Connect With the Modern LGBTQ Community
The Short Version: The Zoe app is designed to be a refreshing digital dating experience for lesbian and bisexual women. Through in-depth matching and... Read More »
ChinaLoveMatch.net Brings Together Western & Chinese Singles for Long-Term Relationships
The Short Version: The primary mission of ChinaLoveMatch.net is to help Western men and Chinese women find quality relationships — the kind that could end... Read More »
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MTN Matchmaking Rigorously Screens Clients to Find Those Who are Ready for Love and Commitment
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ABCs of Attraction Teaches Asian-American Men to Create the Dating Lives of Their Dreams
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The Short Version: Only Lads is a dating app designed exclusively for gay and bisexual men, and, since launching in 2012, it has grown to serve more than 3... Read More »
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Tom Seaman Helps Clients With Chronic Pain Overcome Limiting Beliefs & Gain Confidence in Relationships
The Short Version: Although a dystonia diagnosis kept him from fulfilling his academic goals, Tom Seaman didn’t let it hold him back long term. Now,... Read More »
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The Candidate™ Dating App Emphasizes User Similarities and Compatibility Over Profile Pictures
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ROMEO: How the #1 Gay Chat Dating Site is Building a Following Through Friendship & Love
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