👉 A pseudologist, also known as a pseudoromance or a pseudohypothetical romance, is a literary fiction genre that often employs romantic themes and devices to create an artificial, fabricated relationship between characters. These works are typically written by authors who have experienced certain types of relationships themselves, such as having been romantically involved with someone before. The term "pseudologist" comes from the Italian word for "fake," which is a literary device used to make characters appear more believable or