TBH, Taylor's version of the Dick and Babs relationship is the first version that I've ever found really palpable as well. Prior to Taylor's run, I was a Dick and Kory guy all the way. At the time, I always felt that Babs probably would've made a better match with Ted Kord.
I'm grateful for the approach, quite frankly. He's finally been able to show me that the relationship has some actual meat to it.