We have heard of terms like "polygamy", "origami" or "monogamy", but apparently "sologamy" is part of a new practice that originated in Japan. It's all about marriage and self-love.
Nowadays we talk about all kinds of love. But before you engage in any form of love, you need the most important thing first: self-love. This is why sologamy is getting so much attention.
As a relatively new phenomenon in the Western world, but one that has been around for decades, the emphasis is placed on self-care.
Sologamous weddings are dedicated to women who choose the invitations, dresses, guests, flowers, even the ring and all to enjoy alone.
This ritual seems to express and satisfy women's need to feel good about themselves. It is a choice to love yourself and to symbolize your importance with the symbolic act of marriage, but celebrated without family or friends.
This idea may seem unusual and contrary to traditional family values, but it is in line with today's society.
What is sologamy?
Marrying yourself means making a lifelong promise to love yourself.
Not surprisingly, this choice is often made after divorces and later in life, because life's crises and transitions allow us to learn more about ourselves.
The right moment to declare your love for yourself can be at any time! Because we know the well-known formula: only by loving ourselves can we fully love others.
