On the episode where Mr. Burns hires a new employee--Middy, Homer becomes infatuated with her because they are very alike. She likes to eat donuts, eat large quantities of food, watch TV while drinking beer, take naps after lunch, and go thru life with no care. Homer and Mindy are chosen by Mr. Burns to attend a conference in Capital City to represent the nuclear power plant. Homer feels physically attracted with Mindy because she is the female version of him but in a real sexy body; they even end up kissing for a few seconds. But at the end of the show, Homer and Marge end up together in the hotel room were Homer and Mindy were previously talking.
What makes Homer and Marge's relationship so strong, and has there been other occasions were Homer has felt a strong attraction toward another women in the show?