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: When Malini Bhatia and her husband acquired the Marriage.com domain, they set out to create a resource for both men and women who want... Read More »

Backpage was a classified ad website that was founded in 2004. However, U.S. authorities, including the FBI and Department of Justice, seized control of... Read More »

Short version: Breakup expert Eddie Corbano wants to help clients shake persistent myths about failed relationships. After he finally came to understand... Read More »

More than 8,000 dating sites and apps have launched since the 1990s, and we're pretty sure that number isn't going to get smaller anytime soon. Online and... Read More »

Short version: Suzannah Galland, a life advisor and relationship expert, has shared her advice on platforms from magazines, like Forbes, to TV shows like... Read More »

The Short Version: For many American daters, hearing someone whisper sweet nothings in their ear in a delightful accent can be a major turn-on, and finding... Read More »

One of the most important dating tips is to spend quality time with yourself, reflecting on your personal requirements for a relationship. It’s best to... Read More »

The Short Version: Online dating sites and apps often make it quick and easy to find instant gratification, but those looking for a deep connection, or... Read More »

The Short Version: Known as the Modern Diva's Love Coach, Sami Wunder has changed hundreds of lives by promoting a logical and results-oriented system for... Read More »

Celebrities, they're just like us! They walk their dogs. They go grocery shopping. They work out. And many celebrities online date as well. You may... Read More »

Short version: USMilitarySingles.com is the largest military-focused dating site in the United States. With more than 500,000 members, the site aims to... Read More »

The Short Version: If you’re a New Yorker who’s tired of swiping through all five boroughs to find a good dating prospect, you may want to try Weekend... Read More »

Before one of my lesbian friends met her now-girlfriend, she used gay dating sites and apps for women, and she'd always share her experiences with me --... Read More »

Short version: Brett Couston and Louise O’Connor noticed the ways that technology was disrupting traditional dating, but one popular method had still been... Read More »

The Short Version: For more than 30 years, sex therapist Dr. Stephen Snyder has worked to find better ways to help people get more satisfaction in bed.... Read More »

According to Scientific American, almost 30% of people have been contacted by someone on a dating site or app in a way that made them feel uncomfortable or... Read More »

The Short Version: Throughout her career, Dr. Sue Johnson has worked on developing Emotionally Focused Couples and Family Therapy (EFT) techniques to add... Read More »

The Short Version: Much like homebuyers often need help from a real estate agent, singles can benefit from help with dating. In the Baltimore area, Tammy... Read More »

The Short Version: Online daters understand that their first impression — and often their decision to connect with someone — has almost everything to do... Read More »

The Short Version: For many older men, including those emerging from a divorce or the death of a spouse of many years, learning to date again is a common... Read More »