Throughout the decades, the soap opera has given viewers many memorable love stories to swoon over.

While some “Days of Our Lives” romances last for decades, others have burned out.

However, that doesn’t make them any less powerful.

Gloria Loring on the red carpet.

The character first came to Salem in 1973 as a new doctor at University Hospital.

On the outside, Neil appeared to be a handsome doctor who had everything going for him.

Neil decided that the only way to get out of debt was to marry a wealthy woman.

Neil Curtis on Days of Our Lives

However, Neil didn’t find real love until he met Liz Chandler (Gloria Loring).

Liz’s marriage to Don was deemed invalid by Tony’s presence.

Although Liz and Neil were madly in love, Liz’s father pushed them apart.

Joseph Gallison and Gloria Loring posing

However, the couple couldn’t fight their feelings for each other.

The pair welcomed a daughter together, whom they named Noel.

The following year, Liz tried to break into the music business, but trouble followed, perSoap Central.

The situation led to Liz being shot in the throat and losing her beautiful singing voice.

Neil tried to cheer her up by buying a nightclub for her, and eventually, her voice returned.

However, the couple’s marriage was so strained that they couldn’t make things work.

The pair divorced in 1986, and Liz left Salem for good.

The couple shared custody of their daughter until Neil and Noel also left Salem in 1991.