Woman Engaged to Marry Herself

She's doing something pretty crazy, but I wouldn't call her crazy herself. I kind of like her reasoning, actually. At least she's having more fun than I am now.

It's good to have silly news every now and then.

Nothing like a big can of Self Delusion to justify pretty much anything.

Perhaps if she looked for "Mr. Good Enough" instead of "Mr. Perfect" she'd be doing the real thing.

I give her a week before she is cheating on herself with someone else.

I believe this was the subject of a Lifetime movie.

Hey, if she's happy with herself then good for her. And at least she didn't marry her pillow.

Why is everyone here acting like she did this for any other reason than the wow factor?

Wow factor aside, sometimes being alone isn't at all lonely.

They say people who represent themselves have fools for clients. I say anyone who marries himself or herself lacks a scapegoat for a wasted life.

What's next?! Farm animals marrying themselves!?! :O This breaks the sanctity of marriage!!!!

meh...if it results in a nice vacation to Hawaii, whatever you do is fine

Some people will do anything for a free crock pot.

Lol @Josh's comment - best.one.ever.

@vonskippy Maybe Mr. Good Enough isn't interested? I'm almost 33 and am reasonably attractive (I am overweight, but so are the guys I date), and at this point in my life I'm OK with never finding a permanent partner. I'm happy enough with myself and the freedom I have. That isn't to say that I have never been interested in marriage with a fellow, but the gents don't seem to stick around long enough to find out if marriage is viable. I am, admittedly, on the shy side and don't date much.

As for the woman in the article, my feeling is that she just wanted the chance to wear the white dress, buy an outrageous diamond ring, and go on holiday somewhere that is generally "couples only" (like the Caves resort in Jamaica, sigh). Things that a single girl can't do, even if she can afford them.

Call me if anyone gets video of the honeymoon.

It's an old sketch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMQyZKS8yAI

A commenter on one of the hyper-Calvinist church blogs wonders whether she'll need one divorce lawyer or two.

I don't know why anyone would marry anyone, themself or otherwise. Just take a great vacation to Australia and enjoy your life and don't be so bound by traditions, would be my advice. Things are different in Taiwain than they are in the U.S. in that regard, though, I suppose. And @Rocky, a life without a partner is not wasted, rather it is actually enjoyed. @vonskippy, Mr. Good Enough is never good enough, it's better to be alone than marry or partner with someone who isn't right.

Maybe no one else would marry her. Kind of like Dennis Rodman.