I often find myself in a mind-meld with Kela Price, co-founder of the recently re-named Today's Modern Family web site (it used to be Blended Family Soap Opera. Being me, I had my reservations about the "blended" part — but felt she and her partner Diane Green were right on target with the "soap opera" half of the equation). Kela and Diane run an informative, supportive site and Kela authored the tremendously popular "Healthy Marriage or Healthy Divorce?" that had us all talking recently.

I love Kela's piece, "Why Did I Get Married?" and feel it's the perfect follow-up to my recent ruminations about whether marriage is "necessary." Thanks to Kela for permission to run the piece, and to Kela and Diane for serving all the modern families they do. Check out Kela's article...and leave a comment!

http://www.todaysmodernfamily.com/index.php/2005