Because artists can be extremely eccentric and insane, and unfortunately, the people they hurt the most are the people that are closest to them.
I have a terrific marriage, but unlike a lot of relationships where they ebb and flow, no matter what happens you fall deeper and deeper in love every day. It's kind of the best thing that can happen to you. It's thrilling.
Better reality than a dream: if something is real, then it's real and you're not to blame.