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This situation is a bit different from Zutara, because Boimler/Mariner didn't have any real competition. They were the show's main relationship (much like Katara and Aang) and the writers had to invent a bullshit lesbian relationship with a tertiary character to "sink" it. There really was no valid reason for the Boimler/Mariner relationship not to happen.
Well, there was one valid reason. They were afraid of the transgenders throwing a tantrum because NuTrek writers think that they're Star Trek's main demographic now. From what I understand the lesbian relationship was conjured up solely to please that part of the audience. Especially due to pressure from one transgender Star Trek YouTuber who threatened to cover the show if Boimler and Mariner were to hook up.
