But the fact that they keep coming back together says something about their longevity.

Let’s take a look at Victor and Nikki’s relationship timeline.

When Victor met cosmetics heiress Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson), he was mesmerized.

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They started an affair and fell in love.

Much to Victor’s surprise,Nikki married Jack Abbott, and they genuinely fell in love.

But Neither didAshley and Victor’s marriage.

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The 1990s gave them a second wedding and a third.

The second was on Nikki’s deathbed after she was shot.

But, after she recovered, Victor gave her another lavish wedding.

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They even remain more devoted than ever before.

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