In the world of soap operas, it’s a running joke that nobody stays dead.

While some deaths do stick, the number of resurrected characters is too many to count.

This isn’t always the case, though.

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There are rare exceptions to that rule, and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) is one of them.

Call it destiny or fate, but they always find their way back to each other.

But that doesn’t mean it’s always been smooth sailing.

Thorsten Kaye, Katherine Kelly Lang, and Don Diamont smiling

For example, Brooke’s flirtation with another man almost cost Ridge everything.

He was determined to create a permanent wedge between the love of his life and Ridge.

However, Bill had other plans.

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Ridge was presumed dead following Bill’s heinous actions.

He’s never too far removed and poses a constant threat.

However, Ridge’s marriage is again on the rocks, thanks toBrooke and Deacon’s affair.