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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.
PAWS: Sheltering Animals and Rehabilitating Wildlife While Fostering Human Connections in the Seattle Area
The Short Version: For more than 50 years, PAWS has been bringing animal lovers in the Seattle area together to help their furry (and feathered) friends.... Read More »
MedProsMeet — An Online Dating Destination Where Healthcare Professionals Turn to Find Compatible Partners Who Share Similar Lifestyles and Worldviews
The Short Version: Navigating the modern dating scene can be tough, but for busy professionals in the medical field, finding the time to meet a match can... Read More »
JWed — A Niche Dating Site and Coaching Service on a Mission to Help Jewish Singles Find Their Chosen One
The Short Version: Since 2001, JWed has connected nearly 3,000 marriage-minded Jewish singles with their mates. This niche online dating platform’s success... Read More »
Tablehopper™ Recommends 9 San Francisco Restaurants for Your Next Date Night or Special Occasion
The Short Version: Food writer Marcia Gagliardi, more commonly known as Tablehopper, churns out fresh restaurant news every Tuesday in her e-column. The... Read More »
BlackFriendsDate.com is an Always-Free Dating Site Where Local Black Singles Can Mingle & Fall in Love
The Short Version: When BlackFriendsDate.com says it's a 100% free dating site, it means it provides totally free registration, communication, matching,... Read More »
The Short Version: Online dating can come with a fair share of worries. Singles may worry about first-date etiquette, ghosting, catfishers, and the... Read More »
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The Short Version: If you're of a certain age and haven't been on a dating site or app before, online dating can seem like a giant hurdle standing between... Read More »
More than 109 million people live in the Philippines, making it the 8th-most populated country in Asia and the 13th most populated country in the world.... Read More »
Searchmate: An Elite Introduction Service Maintains a Database of 46,000+ High-Caliber UK Singles
The Short Version: UK residents who are too busy or too frustrated to date on their own can become members of Searchmate to rejuvenate their love lives and... Read More »
Sometimes making a list of pros and cons can be an eye-opening way to discover what your best course of action is, so we've decided to stack up three of... Read More »
The Dating Gurus: A Real-Life Couple Delivers the Scoop on Online Dating and Relationships on Their Comprehensive Advice and Review Blog
The Short Version: Drawing from years of collective experience in the dating and relationships space, The Dating Gurus deliver practical advice to singles... Read More »
Toronto Wingwoman™ Dating Coaches Give Sage Advice to Help Singles Understand the Modern Dating Landscape
The Short Version: Being single doesn't mean you have to face today's dating challenges alone. Toronto Wingwoman is there for you with premium dating... Read More »
WiLime.com — A Safe and Friendly Dating Site Where Singles Living in the West Indian Diaspora Can Connect for Friendship and Love
The Short Version: Built in 2014 as a way for West Indian singles living across the globe to connect, WiLime.com quickly grew into a popular online dating... Read More »
Marriage By Natali — A Kiev-Based Matchmaking Agency Helps International Men Meet & Marry Ukrainian Women
The Short Version: Throughout the Ukraine, Natali Koval is known for her international connections and savvy matchmaking skills. She's worked in the... Read More »
Radical Relationship Coaching: Mel Mariposa Helps Clients Create Non-Conformist Paths Leading to Honest Open Relationships
The Short Version: When it comes to open relationships, polyamory, non-monogamy, and overall relationship freedom, Vancouver-based Mel Mariposa isn’t... Read More »
The Short Version: Seeking a potential lesbian match on a general dating app can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Except instead of hay,... Read More »
The National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) Helps Women Experiencing Chronic Vulvar Pain to Find Treatment & Navigate Relationships
The Short Version: Nearly 16% of women will experience a chronic and unexplained pain around the vulva at some point in their lives. The condition is... Read More »
Aussie Affair™ Allows Australians in Relationships to Explore Their Options on a Discreet Dating Site
The Short Version: If you're in a relationship, online dating can present many challenges. General dating sites often inadvertently foster dishonest dating... Read More »
Android dating apps are everywhere on Google Play, so it's only natural to wonder which ones are legit and which ones you should avoid altogether. More... Read More »