"Not enough hugs in Rouge Towers, and they are a poor substitute for the other"

There is no suggestion that "red lights" offers a substitute for compassion-love. I suspect it would be a folly to look for love in those places.

However, some folks have stronger needs beyond hugs and kisses than others. In many cases these desires lead to affairs that are often confused with people seeking alternative sources of love (the "affair" statistics are high). This frequently puts a strain on many traditional relationships.

In the case I mentioned, the couple looked beyond the normal confines of a relationship and found that having the needs of both partners met actually strengthened their "love-compassion" relationship. Surely not for everyone, but one of the many options available for consideration in "life's tool box".