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: The city of Mauldin, in Greenville County, South Carolina, is a familiar pit stop for people traveling on the interstate. Outsiders may... Read More »

It takes a lot of courage to make a move and send the first message to someone you like on a dating site. That's why it can sting if you don't hear... Read More »

The Short Version: Based in London, Olga Frankow is a relationship coach with a passion for self-development. She prompts singles and couples to reassess... Read More »

The Short Version: Since 2008, LoveAwake.com has given millions of singles worldwide the opportunity to fall for someone special online. The dating site is... Read More »

The Short Version: If you’re a South African professional seeking a long-term, satisfying relationship, Perfect Partners can put you on the path to love... Read More »

The Short Version: If you're a New Yorker looking for someone to cuddle, you might want to check out the events held by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's... Read More »

The Short Version: Elana Amsterdam discovered she had celiac disease in the late 1990s, which forced her to go gluten-free before most of the world had... Read More »

The Short Version: As soon as Angela Hayes learned what a life coach was, she knew that was the profession for her. While pursuing her master's degree in... Read More »

While navigating the gay dating world, you’ll likely face a few dilemmas. Dating is an art, not a science, so devising creative solutions to these... Read More »

The Short Version: Travel by train into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley on a unique two-and-a-half hour journey that begins at the... Read More »

The Short Version: Renowned Author, Relationship Coach, and International Dating Academy CEO Cynthia Spillman believes you have to be proactive when it... Read More »

The Short Version: Launched in 2002, JewishCafe.com is a time-tested dating site for Jewish singles around the world. Over the years, thousands of... Read More »

Whenever my aunts and uncles talk about dating, my grandmother just shrugs and says, "Maybe one day I'll check out those senior dating sites and see what... Read More »

The Short Version: Having trouble in the big-city dating scene? Then you might want to try adding a Professionals in the City event to your calendar. Since... Read More »

One of my best friends is obsessed with MTV's show "Catfish."1 She'll spend a whole Sunday watching episodes online, laughing about the harmless... Read More »

The Short Version: ChristianCrush.com is a dating site and marriage resource that caters to the Christian community. Founder Wyatt Fisher said his... Read More »

The Short Version: For 16 years, Laura Bilotta has been bringing her high-energy attitude to Toronto singles to help them find “The One.” She founded... Read More »

The Short Version: Taking good care of yourself often feels like a long and dull checklist. You need to get your car checked, get your teeth checked, get... Read More »

The Short Version: As an early adopter of the internet, Julie Spira has been involved in the online dating world since 1994. After gaining significant... Read More »

You’ll naturally feel frustrated if you’re advocating for couples counseling and your partner is unwilling to go. Often this disconnect isn’t about his... Read More »