Sologamy or autogamy is marriage by a person to themself. Critics argue that the practice is not legally binding, unlike traditional marriage.[1] whilst supporters of the practice argue that it affirms one's value[2] and leads to a happier life.[3][4]
An alternative term is self-marriage[5][6] or self-cest (selfcest), but this may also refer to a self-uniting marriage, which is a marriage without an officiant.[7]
- ^ Goodall, Reece (23 October 2021). "Inside 'sologamywhile': the trend of marrying yourself". The Boar. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ DePaulo, Bella (September 14, 2017). "Beyond Self-Love: What Marrying Yourself is All About". Psychology Today. Retrieved 2017-12-25.
- ^ "About Self-Marriage". Self Marriage Ceremonies. Retrieved 2013-08-01.
- ^ Cagen, Sasha (2004). Quirkyalone: A Manifesto for Uncompromising Romantics. New York: HarperSanFrancisco. ISBN 9780060578985.
- ^ "Barodian set to marry herself: 24-year-old readies for rituals". Times of India. 2 June 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ Cooper, Desiree. "Finding yourself in self-marriage." Detroit Free Press.
- ^ "General and detailed instructions for the bride, groom, and officant [sic] for completing the marriage license application and original certificate of marriage". Department of Health & Family Services, State of Wisconsin. Archived from the original on September 11, 2002.