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.

Only about 1.5% of the population in the United Kingdom identifies as gay, lesbian, or bisexual, according to the Office for National Statistics. However,... Read More »

The Short Version: Leslie Seidel is an emotionally attuned dating expert who empowers singles to go after the love they deserve. "I truly believe that... Read More »

Short version: Successful women who are accomplished in so many areas of life often feel confused when they aren’t successful in romance. Relationship and... Read More »

Match and OkCupid are two of the most well-known dating sites in the world, and it's easy to confuse the two. They're alike in a lot of ways, but they have... Read More »

The Short Version: AshleyMadison.com isn’t a conventional dating site because most of its users don’t want to build long-term relationships or marriages;... Read More »

The Short Version: As any young adult who has battled problems — big or small — can tell you, an empathetic ear and advice from someone who's walked the... Read More »

Short version:  Joan Marie Whelan has been an intuitive — someone with innate accurate insight — since her earliest memories. Intuition can mean psychic... Read More »

The Short Version: Dating and Relationship Coach Karenna Alexander provides smart and successful women with the tools they need to find lasting love.... Read More »

The Short Version: For the last decade, Diolli Matchmaking has brought together Eastern European beauties and successful gentlemen from around the globe.... Read More »

The Short Version: If you're so busy with a successful career that you barely have time to invest in finding a partner for a satisfying relationship,... Read More »

The Short Version: When a man is looking for a European woman online, he often has concerns about safety and ensuring that he’s legitimately communicating... Read More »

The Short Version: Dr. Shannon Chavez is a nationally recognized expert, educator, and certified sex therapist who specializes in intimacy. She takes a... Read More »

The Short Version: In the 1970s, the divorce rate in America began to climb, leading many observers to wonder whether the institution of marriage was... Read More »

Short version: As a frequent talk show guest, bestselling author, and even a sex toy designer, Annabelle Knight can be described as a jack-of-all-trades.... Read More »

Short version: Three decades ago, Jill Kelleher decided to become a matchmaker after recognizing the industry lacked a human touch. Using a blend of... Read More »

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The Short Version: Launched in 2013, RomanceTale.com is an international dating site where Western men can meet Asian women. Thanks to this site, you don't... Read More »

The Short Version: LoveSwans.com gives hope to lonely men and women around the world. This international dating site offers simple communication tools that... Read More »

We do a lot of things in life that could be considered bad ideas. We order another drink when we should go home and get some sleep. We skip going to the... Read More »

The Short Version: Elana Hunter is a mental health counselor and dating coach who wants to help people kickstart their romantic lives. Her practice,... Read More »