Furthermore, the Gaya framework allows for more diverse representation. When the story is not about "winning" the straight, cis-gendered prize, you can explore queer joy, polyamorous stability, and interracial dynamics without the exhausting burden of tragedy or "coming out" drama. A Gaya relationship between two men, for example, can simply exist —fighting about dishes and mortgage payments—without needing to justify its existence to the plot.
There is deep romantic satisfaction in watching two people who are good at loving each other. Just as readers love a heist movie for the competence of the thieves, readers love Gaya storylines for the competence of the partners. Show them solving problems together. Show them knowing when to give space and when to hold tight.