Sologamy... Is There a Purpose?

[CallMeKate]

Okay, this is brand new term to me. Maybe I've been under a rock. But I'm asking this in all seriousness. I understand (and think it's fine) to want to commit to self-care, self-nurturing, etc. but why the ceremony? It is not valid in the eyes of the law and there are no tax breaks. It can not be used for marital status on forms and applications. It is not polygamy if there's a real marriage in the future.

It's not about "to each their own" or "whatever floats their tuna boat" that I'm asking... I'd like some real thoughts about why the ceremony. I can't come up with any benefits.

 

[Georgiagranny]

Sologamy? Huh? You and I must be living under the same rock.

 

[Pepper]

I've heard of it, didn't know the name though. A sign of intense loneliness to my way of thinking.....deny deny deny but for me it's desperation disguising itself as self-worth.

 

[CallMeKate]

Sologamy? Huh? You and I must be living under the same rock.

It's the practice of people... serious here.... marrying themselves. Saw it in a Brides magazine. @Georgiagranny

 

[DaveA]

Sologamy? Huh? You and I must be living under the same rock.

Yea, and with BS like this I may stay under the "rock". What's it mean? That one chooses to remain single? Nothing wrong with that but now it requires a ceremony and name?

Has the term "single" become some sort of devious insult?

Whatever happened to the old statement, "You can call me anything, just don't call me late for lunch!"

 

[Geezer Garage]

I'm not sure Toto, but we must be in the "Pointless Forest".

 

[CallMeKate]

Yea, and with BS like this I may stay under the "rock". What's it mean? That one chooses to remain single?

Just the opposite, Dave... not wanting to be single, so marry yourself. Yeah, I know... hey, these rocks can be very nice to hide under! @DaveA

 

[CallMeKate]

Replied to myself again instead of editing. Sheesh. Well anyhow, I was saying the rock is nice to hide under while the goes bizarre.

 

[Pepper]

That's right, @CallMeKate. It's a single person ferociously wanting to be married. Since no one else came along, or no one "good enough" well, then.............

 

[Been There]

We have something for everyone these days. Who doesn’t love themself? I have been told I am egotistical. I said “Thank you.” I’m not selfish and I am usually a very giving person.

 

[CallMeKate]

We have something for everyone these days. Who doesn’t love themself? I have been told I am egotistical. I said “Thank you.” I’m not selfish and I am usually a very giving person.

But did you marry yourself? And if you plan to, will I get an invitation, huh? @Been There

 

[Jamala]

I tell you the world is turning on its axis!
Still... marrying oneself is certainly better than marrying the chandelier, which one woman did the other day

https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/br...se-the-heart-wants-what-it-wants-3655757.html

 

[Pepper]

Is marrying one's pet not in vogue?

 

[Jamala]

Is marrying one's pet not in vogue?

Of course it's in vogue...you can marry anything these days.

 

[Pepper]

Of course it's in vogue...you can marry anything these days.

Yeah, who cares about legalities anyway? I merely co-habit with my cat.

 

[CallMeKate]

I tell you the world is turning on its axis!
Still... marrying oneself is certainly better than marrying the chandelier, which one woman did the other day

There once was a lady (no, it's not a limerick!) named Erika who married the Eiffel Tower because she was in love with it. Legally changed her name, too... Erika La Tour Eiffel. @Jamala

 

[Jamala]

There once was a lady (no, it's not a limerick!) named Erika who married the Eiffel Tower because she was in love with it. Legally changed her name, too... Erika La Tour Eiffel. @Jamala

Plain madness. See my post # 12 link about the British woman who is marrying her chandelier.

 

[CallMeKate]

Uh... maybe marrying ourselves isn't so bad after all!
https://www.theyouth.in/2019/01/30/...lls-in-love-with-a-pillow-gets-married-to-it/

 

[perplexed]

In this day and time nothing surprises me. The last few generations has allowed this kind of stuff to be the "in" thing and the powers that be jump on the band wagon to gain their support even if it makes no sense or adds anything to society.It is just plain sad!

 

[JustDave]

Is there a tax advantage? Can you still file jointly? Or is filing jointly now mandatory? The usual advice if you want to get to the bottom of something is to follow the money.

 

[CallMeKate]

Is there a tax advantage? Can you still file jointly? Or is filing jointly now mandatory? The usual advice if you want to get to the bottom of something is to follow the money.

I wondered about that... or other benefits married folks receive, but (at least according to the Brides article) since it's not recognized as legal, there are no tax breaks. @JustDave

 

[RadishRose]

Just the opposite, Dave... not wanting to be single, so marry yourself. Yeah, I know... hey, these rocks can be very nice to hide under! @DaveA

move over please...

 

[Pepper]

Narcissus, anyone? He came to a sad end......

 

[hearlady]

 

[mrstime]

I love me I think I'm grand
I sit in the movie and hold my hand
and if I get fresh I slap my face!