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For decades now, Days of Our Lives has shared incredible love stories, some of the best that fans could hope to see on daytime television. The storylines go from some legendary supercouples at odds with one another to some spur-of-the-moment romances. The soap opera has seen love in all its forms: passionate, dramatic, heartbreaking, or everlasting.
One of the things that set the Days of Our Lives couples apart from other couples is that they learn to find their way back to each other despite facing betrayal, separation, or even death. Some love stories that led to families being torn apart did not end as most of the audience hoped, while some stood strong proof that true love conquers all. From young lovers Shawn and Belle to power couples like EJ and Sami, each romance brought something different to Salem.
Over the years, Days of Our Lives has changed the definition of love. Through emotional plot twists or tender moments, the show has captivated the viewers for generations. Here are the 15 most beautiful couples from the show who have graced our television screens.
1. Bo and Hope Brady
Bo and Hope, among the most legendary couples in Days of Our Lives, had romance, adventure, and heartbreak—a good portion of all these things. From daring rescues to emotional reunions, they always found their way back to one another. Fans were thrilled with the couple's return in 2023, proving their love story was not over yet. From kidnappings to separations and even death, their bond could not be quenched. Their chemistry and passionate love grew in the hearts of viewers for decades.
2. John Black and Marlena Evans
The romance between John and Marlena was full of drama, passion, and peril. They endured amnesia and false identities, kidnappings, and even possession by the devil. Yet through all that, their love never wavered. Viewers saw them battle to be with each other year after year, displaying that their love was more powerful than anything. Their on-off relationship spanned decades and made them a top couple on Days of Our Lives. It didn't matter if they were together or torn apart; they always remained true to their passion for each other.
3. Steve “Patch” Johnson and Kayla Brady
Steve and Kayla's love story was one of redemption and second chances. Kayla saw the goodness in Steve, despite the rough past. Their story is replete with touches of heartache, separations, and dramatic reunions, always tinged with love. Even when Steve was robbed of his memory; even when he became Stefano, Kayla never gave up on him. Steve and Kayla's romance has become one of the greatest in Days of Our Lives over the years. Loyalties and their devotions still inspire fans that love can conquer things that otherwise look so hard to overcome.
4. Jack Deveraux and Jennifer Horton
Jack and Jennifer began their love-hate relationship with some tension and quickly turned into a favorite couple. Jack's difficult past with commitment issues made it hard, but Jennifer always saw beyond that. Their path to true love seemed to be paved with heavy turmoil-amnesia, kidnappings, and the presumed death of Jack. So, no matter how many times life tried pulling them apart, they reconnected again. It's a love story that has got the right dash of drama, and deep emotional bonding.
5. Chad DiMera and Abigail Deveraux
Chad and Abigail's romance was intense, emotional, and heartbreaking. Their love endured through numerous obstacles, from Abigail's struggles with hallucinations to manipulative foes who sought to drive them apart. In spite of it all, their bond held firm. Even when Abigail died tragically in 2022, Chad's love for her did not waver. Their relationship was a tale of abiding love and tragic loss, making them one of Days of Our Lives' most memorable contemporary couples.
6. Shawn-Douglas Brady and Belle Black
Shawn and Belle, products of iconic Salem couples, experienced a romance story of youth love, heartbreak, and forgiveness. They suffered betrayals, distance battles, and third-party interference but ensured their union remained intact. Years later, despite the distance, they somehow still found themselves drawn to each other. Their love story served to show that one's first love can remain true for life. Together, they formed a family over the years and showed that love can overcome life's greatest adversities.
7. EJ DiMera and Sami Brady
The tale of love between EJ and Sami had passion, betrayal, and a lot of chemistry. Their relationship had power struggles with regular breakups followed by dramatic fiery reunions. No matter how much EJ would hurt Sami, he was not able to stay away from her for long. Be it manipulating others or fighting against their own feelings, their love was always strenuous. With EJ coming back from the dead, the drama in their relationship grew scandalously.
8. Lucas Horton and Sami Brady
Lucas and Sami had one of Salem's most volatile relationships. They plotted against one another, fought, and lied, yet they shared a strong bond. As co-parents, they were bound to one another, regardless. Their relationship had its fair share of ups and downs, such as betrayals and heartbreaks. Though they didn't always remain together, their love life was dramatic and emotional. Even as Sami went on to love another, she never quite broke with Lucas. Their romance and bickering were the definition of the soap's most complex and fascinating couples.
9. Eric Brady and Nicole Walker
Eric and Nicole's romance was one of heartbreak, redemption, and undeniable attraction. Their relationship was challenged by everything from Eric's stint as a priest to Nicole's checkered past. Through it all, their love never really went away. They reunited time and time again, only to be torn apart by forces beyond their control. Even when it looked like they were done for good, fate reunited them. Their tale is one of second chances and forgiveness, and they are one of Days of Our Lives' favorite couples.
10. Brady Black and Chloe Lane
Brady and Chloe's love grew out of a true friendship into all-consuming passion. Throughout the years, they have encountered everything from conniving exes to dangerous foes. In 2023, Chloe was in a relationship with Xander, only to have old feelings for Brady muddy the situation. She also broke up with Xander later on to reconnect with her other love interest Philip. Even though Chloe and Brady have been through their fair share of roller coasters, the majority of the fans still harbor hope for their final reunion. With their common history and undeniable chemistry, Brady and Chloe remain one of the most long-lasting couples on Days of Our Lives.
11. Ben Weston and Ciara Brady
Ben and Ciara had an unexpected yet unforgettable love story. It was Ben, the once-feared "Necktie Killer," who found redemption via his love for Ciara. There was much skepticism among fellow townsfolk and Ciara had her own reservations about their relationship. Danger came into their story in terms of kidnappings and big rescues; still their love never diminished. Their narrative of salvation and undying loyalty earns them their place as the most appealing modern power couples.
12. Sonny Kiriakis and Will Horton
Will and Sonny became history's first leading same-s*x couple on Days of Our Lives. Their love story was inspirational, groundbreaking, and full of poignant moments. They had to endure challenges such as Will's internal conflict over his identity, opposition from their families, and even Will's amnesia. Still, they never failed to return to each other. Their path had been filled with challenges, yet their love for one another never faltered.
13. Justin and Adrienne Kiriakis
Justin and Adrienne's story was one of passion, heartbreak, and making up. Their relationship was not without its challenges, from family opposition to affairs and breakups. Still, their love never really died. They kept getting back together again, and again, showing that some are meant to be together for eternity. Adrienne's untimely death in 2019 left Justin a broken man, but their romance is one of the show's most memorable. Their love was established on forgiveness, love, and strength, making them one of the most remembered couples in the history of Salem.
14. Rafe Hernandez and Hope Brady
Rafe and Hope's relationship started of with strong friendship and developed into love. After the tragic absence of Bo, Rafe became the helpful hand Hope's life. Certainly, Rafe and Hope's love story is not without challenges like betrayals and misunderstandings; however, they have a pretty deep bond. Rafe helped Hope get through some of the worst times in her life; this kind of love story also shows a different type of love based on trust, friendship, and mutual respect.
15. Stefan DiMera and Gabi Hernandez
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Gabi and Stefan's romance was fiery and complicated. Initially fueled by revenge, they soon fell victim to real passion. Stefan's 2016 death destroyed Gabi, yet his unexpected 2022 return fanned their chemistry once again. Currently their relationship is facing a challenge due to Stefan's infidelity and Gabi's revenge mode. The on-again, off-again tension in their relationship sustains the fandom of the show and makes them Days of Our Lives' most enthralling recent couple.
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