Understanding Sologamy: What is a self-marriage? Is it legal?

What is Sologamy?

For the uninitiated, Sologamy or autogamy is a marriage by a person to themselves.

Supporters of this practice said that it affirms one’s own value and leads to a happier life. The alternative term is known as self marriage.

Practicing this type of self-love is intended to reduce the overall suffering of the world one person at a time.

Self-marriage has become increasingly popular in the 21st century, especially among affluent women.

So, is it legal?

Well, it is legit but there are no laws against the practice in any part of the World. You cannot be arrested or fined for marrying yourself. Individuals are free to make commitments to themselves at any time they choose.

Self-Love & Divorce:

One such self-marriage story that became viral is that of a 33-year-old Brazilian woman, Cris Galera, who married herself in 2021. However, her story gained even more popularity when she divorced herself in 90 days because she fell in love with someone else.