It’s really weird because the two films prior don’t really seem to be setting up any romantic relationships between the two

That’s what I said, but apparently I’m just a weird straight person who can’t see gay subtext. At least that’s the impression I get from what I’ve been told.

I thought RLM hit the nail on the head when discussing how sexless TFA was in comparison to the first two trilogies, and this carried through the entire ST. I would have preferred some definite romantic relationships of any type instead of the vague platonic mess that was TROS.

That’s right! Where’s our Reylo sex scene?

the fact that none of the main characters have a healthy romantic relationship with someone else makes it seem like Disney were just trying to play things overly-safe.

When has Star Wars ever had a healthy romance? Han’s yes means no and divorce when the kid goes rogue approach is hardly admirable, and need I explain what’s wrong with Padme and Anakin?

My last complaint for here would have to be how rushed the film felt to cap off the entire saga, when it would’ve been better to focus on ending the trilogy, not the saga.

Really? AFAICT, all it did to cap off the Saga over the trilogy was bring Palpatine into the mix.

Luke and Leia as sisters was pulled in last minute but if you go back it isn’t that bad, as Luke and Leia never show romantic feelings or something.

Luke and Leia being related is just as embarrassing as Rey Palpatine. Okay, well technically not as much since it didn’t contradict the last film, but the idea is just as cringey.