Sologamy ! Why growing number of youth are saying “YES” to themselves ?

Sologamy! Why growing number of youth are saying “YES” to themselves?

Sologamy or autogamy is marriage by a person to themselves. Supporters of the practice argue that it affirms one’s own value and leads to a happier life.An alternative term is self-marriage but this may also refer to a self-uniting marriage, which is a marriage without an officiant

Sologamy is a commitment to yourself and not necessarily to singledom or celibacy. You can have a solo wedding if you are happily unattached, looking for a partner, or already in a committed relationship with another person. It’s stated that “many of us have lost sight of who we are and most people are not used to just sitting with themselves, therefore, looking in the mirror to acquire inner knowledge, rediscover what we are and what we want to reflect to others is crucial.”

The Purpose of Sologamy

It is said that you can’t love others until you love yourself first. The importance of self-love is well documented as a cornerstone of winning relationships and fulfilling lives.

Is Sologamy Legal?

A self-marriage ceremony is gestural and not legally binding. There are no tax breaks and you won’t have to change your marital status on any legal documents. There is no paperwork involved and since it has no merit in the eyes of the law, you won’t be committing bigamy if you have a wedding (with somebody else) in the future.

How Sologamy Impacts Other Romantic Relationships

Marrying yourself is a bold statement that says you are enough and a celebration of your wholeness. You might be open to sharing your life with another person but you don’t “need” a better half. Building a strong sense of self-worth reduces the propensity to accept stultifying situations or relationships and helps maintain standards for what you expect in a relationship.

US to INDIA

After 24-year-old Kshama Bindu from Gujarat decided to marry herself, we take a look at instances of sologamy from across the world.

Kshama Bindu, a woman from Vadodara in Gujarat, made headlines when she announced that she is set to marry herself as an expression of self-love. It is being called the first instance of sologamy in India. However, such instances have been reported frequently from all around the globe. Last year, a Brazilian model not only married herself but also divorced herself later after she found the love of her life.

In the same year, Lulu Jemimah, an Oxford University student from Uganda, tied the nuptial knot with herself in a bar in Uganda. The decision to marry her own came after Jemimah was hounded continuously by her parents to find a match and settle down. In a mock ceremony, Jemimah put on a white gown, walked down the ‘aisle’ and even gave a small speech at the end of the ceremony, explaining lack of the groom to her guests.

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