It may be hard to bounce back from the kind of heartbreak that Days of Our Lives’ Marlena suffered when her beloved husband John passed away.

At first, it may even seem unthinkable. But it can be done, and, in the shrink’s case, will. “I think Marlena will love again,” Deidre Hall tells Woman’s World.

But with whom? “That’s up to casting, and our writers,” the actress continues. “They’re also smart enough to know that’s a big ask, to find somebody for Marlena.”

If the powers that be are looking for suggestions, might we suggest…

Richard Burgi

Though the soap-hopper appeared on Days of Our Lives before — as porn producer Phillip Collier — it’s been decades since he passed through Salem. Perhaps it’s time that he got a second character a la Josh Taylor (Chris/Roman), Judi Evans (Adrienne/Bonnie), Emily O’Brien (Gwen/Theresa)…

Darnell Williams

The All My Children legend, who was so popular that his Jesse Hubbard was resurrected decades after he was killed off, could strike up chemistry with a door, he’s so good. So can you imagine the sparks that could fly between the Emmy winner and Hall!

James DePaiva

To put a little spring back in Marlena’s step, we’re going to need someone with a real twinkle in his eye — someone like the One Life to Live vet who gave Max Holden his rascally charm.

Walt Willey

The beloved All My Children alum served up an undeniable reminder of just how charismatic he is when he reprised his role of Jackson Montgomery on General Hospital.