And I believe it was Glass that pointed out that infidelity relationships are NOT the same thing as as a conventional romantic relationship.
The lying, the taboo nature of cheating, the sneaking around - all of this artificially enhances the excitement of the relationship in an unhealthy way.
Conventional relatinoships aren't nearly as intoxicating or as destructive...
I think it was Glass that pointed this out, but I don't have the reference at the moment.
Comparing a drug addiction, infidelity, and conventional romance ... these are there different things.
The first two are far more dangerous and unhealthy than the third ever is.