Comments on: Addicted to Love

By: Liz K

Liz K — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:24:38 +0000

WOW, such an awesome blog Mia! Like you, I started as a Bo and Hope fan (actually though, that’s when I started watching thanks to babysitters), and I was sure that when they left I would quit watching the show (I liked all the cast but no one as much as I liked them). Then I saw Steve and Kayla, and was *hooked* line and sinker. I loved watching the underdog triumph over adversity; adored seeing love conquer all. There were times when my little addiction was a needed refuge in life, and I met so many great people through that little addiction. I truly feel lucky that I was able too see that story unfold and share the excitement of it all with other fans/friends.

Side note: Can you imagine what it would have been like in the 80s if we’d had the technology to share clips, discuss the show in chatrooms/message boards/email? I think I never would have left the house, lol. I mean, even just ‘reminiscing’ gets me occupied for hours at a time some days, lol!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:46:23 +0000

Outstanding blog Mia! I am also a Steve and Kayla addict and proud of it. Like you I watched them for years seeing their love endure all kinds of hardships and tests. I think it’s what really showed me that true love like that can exist in real life. I was saddened to see them leave Days both times but I can also lock myself away and relive the magic of their love story through my computer screen. Their love is still strong after all these years and their love story is still in my opinion the best on daytime television.

By: Sherry S.

Sherry S. — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:56:21 +0000

Not unlike several of you, I too was a Bo and Hope fan. But my early times at Days was with the original Roman (Wayne Northrop) and Marlena. Please don’t shoot me…their strawberry and creme episode is a classic. But back to Steve and Kayla. I knew the very first time Patch came in contact with Kayla, it was all over…for me and for the characters. Even then, without internet access, I knew that these two actors were destined to be together as a couple. I would rush home daily for my addiction! Back then, a fan could pretty much predict when they’re favorites were going to make an appearance. Luckily for all of us, Steve and Kayla probably were on 4 out of 5 days a week. Oh, how the times have changed! There doesn’t seem to be time enough to set up a love story…a couple will date, have sex (yes sex, not make love) and be married in a matter of several weeks. I do wish producers of soaps could see what they had in past soap operas. Not only the buildup for the couple, the buildup for the fans, and lastly, payoff. Steve and Kayla certainly gave all fans their money’s worth…I miss them terribly.

By: Giddy

Giddy — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:35:56 +0000

Mia~What a wonderful blog! Personally, I was an AMC addict until my senior year in high school (1986) when my best friend and I would go to her house for lunch. She was a Days fan and kept talking about this hot guy with a patch. Um, okay. I guy with a patch? Really? But since it was her house and her TV, we watched what she wanted. I must say, I’m glad we did! I was hooked from that first day. I remember the scenes between Bo, Hope and Kayla as Steve stood in the background watching. Kayla told Bo he was Victor’s “little boy” and Steve’s expression was one of “Holy S#@t!” LOLOL Loved that scene!! I knew immediately that S&K were a supercouple in the making as I think so did many others.

As for fan fiction, I am like you in that I was initially terrified to attempt it. But in my mind, it was a way to keep alive my adoration for the characters of Steve & Kayla and Stefan & Katherine, as well as Stephen and Mary Beth. With alot of encouragement from Carol I jumped in head first and I’m really glad I did. The love stories of those characters live on through the fans, and I think that is a great honor for the actors who portrayed them.

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:42:02 +0000

Wonderful blog Mia. Your story is so similar to mine. We even had a Beta machine. Like you I started out watching Bo and Hope. I had their first time at Oak Alley and their wedding on tape. I don’t know what is was about Steve and Kayla but when they started to put them together I was totally hooked. I also stopped watching after Steve died. My life was busier and in a way it was a relief not to be so tied to a show.

In the mid 90′s I started watching Guiding Light. It was on just as I was getting home and making dinner before kids came home from school and hubby from work. I did that for a few years then stopped watching it as well. Then about 3 years ago I was sitting at my computer watching some youtube link a friend had sent me and I decided to search on Josh and Reva just to see what was going on. I was so surprised by all the clips some dating way back to the 80′s and that’s when it hit me. If there was all this stuff about Josh and Reva what about my all time favorite’s Steve and Kayla. I was stunned at all the clips, then I found all the websites, then Stephen and Mary Beth’s websites. My pulse was racing. I had this feeling of euphoria. I think I now know how a junkie feels after a hit. Hours went by as I relived old memories. My husband finally came to ask me if I ever planned on making dinner that night. It was almost 7 o’clock and I had been sitting at the computer since about 3:30. I was surprised to find out that Stephen and Mary Beth were back on Days and of course I started watching again. Until that is they were written off.

So you are not alone Mia.

LONG LIVE STEVE AND KAYLA!

By: wawame

wawame — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:37:01 +0000

I, too, am an addict. Like you, I don’t consider it a problem, but I do consider enjoying the S&K love story a nice break from everyday life that sometimes seems to overwhelm. There’s nothing like the saga of a tried and true romance to chase away the blues, all while making those who view or read it feel optimistic and encouraged. You are not alone. If a support group is needed, we can meet at my house. Rest assured I serve up an ample supply of S&K clips! Great blog, Mia! You speak for many!