Why are relationships of characters in soapies realistic and believable?

Days of Our Lives has never stopped running, it seems that people just love to get so engrossed in the show. Why do you think this is so?Why are relationships of characters in soapies realistic and believable?
I think because it gives some people hope in their own lives. I would love to live some of their lives too.Why are relationships of characters in soapies realistic and believable?
It's like any other soap. You get involved with the story and just as it's about to wrap up, another story of interest starts. That's what keeps a person interested.

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