Belarusian Author's Ex-Boyfriend Uses Her Novels as a Dating Guide

Grodno, Belarus – June 1st, 2025. A video by Belarusian author Maria Berestova (@marie_berestova) has gone viral, detailing a humorous real-life twist on her romance novels. Berestova explains that her ex-boyfriend, now a friend, reads her books and attempts to apply the romantic strategies she writes about. "It's funny," Berestova says, "because my characters are so different from me!" The video's popularity reflects the relatability of the story, highlighting the often unexpected connections between fiction and reality. The unexpected outcome of the author's creative work provides an amusing and lighthearted perspective on relationships and writing.