Both women have been on-screen for a long time and had full storylines before the feud even started.
But, as in all soap operas, love complicates everything.
Unfortunately, this tragedy proved too much for Nick and Sharon and their marriage suffered the consequences.

Cue the beginning of the Sharon vs. Phyllis feud.
The two kept it a secret until Sharon found out and was devastated.
Determined to stay with Sharon out of obligation, she turned him down, filing for divorce.

Nick and Phyllis welcomed a daughter named Summer (Allison Lanier).
Jack and Sharon won, but Sharon convinced Victor (Eric Braeden) to give Nick his job back.
Furious at her rival and her betrothed, Sharon broke up with Nick at the altar.

Nick broke up with Phyllis and she left town soon after.
When she returned, Phyllis entertained the idea of reuniting with Nick but ultimately rejected him.
Even after all this time, it seems as if the two women still can’t get along.
Despite moving on with different people, the resentment of years of feuding still remains.