Sologamy - Wikipedia Sologamy This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. ( Learn how and when to remove these template messages ) This article may be confusing or unclear to readers. Please help us clarify the article. There might be a discussion about this on the talk page. ( June 2012 ) The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate. ( June 2012 ) Self - marriage or sologamy is marriage by a person to oneself. It is known as a commitment that values self - love, and self - compassion. Supporters of the practice argue that it leads to a happier life. The idea of such a ceremony is also described in the book Quirkyalone : a manifesto for uncompromising romantics by Sasha Caden. It can also refer to a self - uniting marriage, that is a marriage without an officiant. Self - marriage is not the usual form of union between individuals, but a number of people have put it into practice, particularly women. Contents 1 Ceremony rituals 2 In popular culture 3 Books 4 References Ceremony rituals Some Self - marrying programs include giving guidance, practice, and support prior to the marriage. Ceremonies take almost exactly the same form as that of a regular marriage. They can include guests, cake, and a reception. Also, the person can have a private moment in a room where they can express self - love with a mirror and a candle, though the use of the candle is not specified. In popular culture Cerca Travel reported by BBC and other media outlets have designed unique packages for the single brides that include the gown, hairstyle, limousine service, a hotel stay, and a photo album. Photographer Grace Gelder 's Self Marriage was picked up by multiple media outlets in 2014 following an article in The Guardian newspaper. In Chris Morris 's television series Jam a middle - aged man marries himself. In Glee Sue Sylvester not only marries herself to herself, but also officiates the ceremony because she has determined that she is the perfect partner for herself. Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and The City marries herself. In the Doctor Who episode The Time Of Angels, the Doctor says that The Church is against self - marrying, referring to a two - headed race called the Aplans. Books Donaldson, Ken ( 2008 ). Marry YourSelf First ! Say `` I DO '' to a Life of Passion, Power, Purpose and Prosperity. Retrieved June 13, 2012. Chappo, Linda ( 2010 ). Marry Your Self First : Your Key to Manifesting Loving Relationships. Retrieved June 13, 2012. Sharpe, Sara ( 2012 ). A Dress, A Ring, Promises to Self. Retrieved June 13, 2012. References Look up sologamy, sologamist, or selfcest in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Jump up ^ Berg - Cross, Linda, et al. `` Single professional women : A global phenomenon challenges and opportunities. '' Journal of International Women 's Studies 5.5 ( 2013 ) : 34 - 59. Jump up ^ Cooper, Desiree. `` Finding yourself in self - marriage. '' Detroit Free Press. Jump up ^ McMillan, Mike. `` Self - Marriage ''. Archived from the original on 2009 - 10 - 25. Jump up ^ `` About Self - Marriage ''. Self Marriage Ceremonies. Retrieved 2013 - 08 - 01. Jump up ^ `` GENERAL AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BRIDE, GROOM AND OFFICANT FOR COMPLETING THE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE ''. Jump up ^ `` Self Marriage Ceremonies - Peace in our hearts. Peace in the world. ''. Self Marriage Ceremonies. Retrieved 2016 - 03 - 09. Jump up ^ http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/12/30/why-singles-should-say-i-don-t-to-the-self-marriage-movement.html Jump up ^ Peretti, Jacques ( March 24, 2000 ). `` Electric dreams ''. The Guardian. Retrieved 2008 - 06 - 24. Jump up ^ http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/12/30/why-singles-should-say-i-don-t-to-the-self-marriage-movement.html Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sologamy&oldid=793414683 '' Categories : Marriage Hidden categories : All articles lacking reliable references Articles lacking reliable references from February 2009 Wikipedia articles needing clarification from June 2012 All Wikipedia articles needing clarification Articles with limited geographic scope from June 2012 All articles with unsourced statements Articles with unsourced statements from August 2016 Talk Contents About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 1 August 2017, at 16 : 07. About Wikipedia

Question: what is it called when you are in a relationship with yourself
Answer: sologamy