I agree that Emma has been shown to be a strong character and deserves more face time in the X-men issues, but to say that her character has taken a back seat due to Scott is the equivalent of saying that it's Scott's fault that Magneto is no longer a strong leader or even Charles.
And they're not in a relationship with Scott... to the best of my knowledge. None of these characters will be in the limelight unless they leave Scott's side (like Magneto's travels to aid Havok and to stop Legion), which Emma Frost seems to rarely do.
Regardless, when used correctly, Emma is still a good character with great internal development (Uncanny X-men 534, stopping Shaw) and I would love to see her branch out and take command once again.
But to have her leave Scott for the purpose of being a "Queen" again or be with Namor would betray the growth she has shown since Astonishing X-men.
What Emma needs is her own team to lead. Remember Dark X-Men? She showed that she still had what it takes to take risks and make the tough decisions. It was a brilliant plan and it wouldnt've worked without her.
As long as writers a focus on Emma's evolution, while avoiding her overwhemling insecurity at the thought of Jean or her vulnerability to Namors half-as$ed advances, she'll be able to make a comeback as a strong central character without having to do something as ridiculously dramatic as leaving Scott (a breakup like that would be alluded to everytime they cross paths and would just get annoying).
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