And to the earlier points. Snow’s opinion of Regina, i.e. if she sees her as a mother, shouldn’t affect who Regina chooses to be with. I see my self as RC’s best friend but I doubt he sees it that way.
I’m not intending to start a debate on this. I was just pointing out that I didn’t see the stepmother past as icky and a reason that Swan Queen shouldn’t exist.
I think the step-mother past is relevant as to why SwanQueen won’t happen. Hypothetically, would you want your step-mother dating your daughter?
Snow’s opinion of Regina is important. Regina is Snow’s step-mother. Emma is Snow’s daughter. Both Emma and Regina are related through Snow. Whether Regina considers Snow’s opinion to be important or not, the relation is still there.