Oooo science!
I believe there's an argument to be made that Beverly Crusher serves many of the purposes that a spouse would. Jean-Luc and Beverly eat together almost daily. She is the only crew member frequently seen in his quarters. She fixes his collar in "Insurrection". They attend concerts together. When her universe collapses, he's the last person to disappear. They seek each other out when upset "The Host" and "The Perfect Mate". She goes to him when she can't sleep in "Cause and Effect". We find out he's very much in love with her in "Attached" and she turns him down.
We then see in "All Good Things" how much the idea of losing him shakes her, and it is implied fairly having that as soon as the idea that her time with him might be limited, they marry. (Yes, they divorce, but it appears to be amicable.) Very good friends can share a kind of intimacy that is similar to that found in marriage. (lacking the sexual part, of course) I do believe it's worth mentioning that they have a very intimate relationship.
Phillipa and Kamala both seem more plausible as spouses or partners. I think it's safe to assume that Phillipa's relationship with him was more than a one time thing. (I don't think generates that kind of tension from a quickie)
Were Kamala not promised to someone else, the very fact that she had imprinted fully on him makes her a very logical choice as a mate. I found them very emotionally and intellectually compatable. She also seemed like she would be quite comfortable settling down.
Vash and Picard are very sexually capable, but I can't picture them procreating or remaining together long-term. (as number 3 would imply) Vash choose to leave Picard to explore the universe (amongst other things) with Q. When she arrived back in the Alpha Quadrant, she didn't seek out Picard, she returned to her lifestyle as it had been before she met him. She left the good captain, which is why she did not get my vote.
I believe there's an argument to be made that Beverly Crusher serves many of the purposes that a spouse would. Jean-Luc and Beverly eat together almost daily. She is the only crew member frequently seen in his quarters. She fixes his collar in "Insurrection". They attend concerts together. When her universe collapses, he's the last person to disappear. They seek each other out when upset "The Host" and "The Perfect Mate". She goes to him when she can't sleep in "Cause and Effect". We find out he's very much in love with her in "Attached" and she turns him down.
We then see in "All Good Things" how much the idea of losing him shakes her, and it is implied fairly having that as soon as the idea that her time with him might be limited, they marry. (Yes, they divorce, but it appears to be amicable.) Very good friends can share a kind of intimacy that is similar to that found in marriage. (lacking the sexual part, of course) I do believe it's worth mentioning that they have a very intimate relationship.
Phillipa and Kamala both seem more plausible as spouses or partners. I think it's safe to assume that Phillipa's relationship with him was more than a one time thing. (I don't think generates that kind of tension from a quickie)
Were Kamala not promised to someone else, the very fact that she had imprinted fully on him makes her a very logical choice as a mate. I found them very emotionally and intellectually compatable. She also seemed like she would be quite comfortable settling down.
Vash and Picard are very sexually capable, but I can't picture them procreating or remaining together long-term. (as number 3 would imply) Vash choose to leave Picard to explore the universe (amongst other things) with Q. When she arrived back in the Alpha Quadrant, she didn't seek out Picard, she returned to her lifestyle as it had been before she met him. She left the good captain, which is why she did not get my vote.
