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What's the rush?

How long should I spend on build up?  I want the characters to naturally fall in love, but maybe it's not about love and more about lust. I think that's okay too. I think I set myself up by having a love triangle. I don't want readers to hate Norah, but it seems like cheating is the only way this love triangle is going to play out and I'm not happy about it.  When I read Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens  I would get so angry that Kiera just couldn't choose a man. I think it was more about her stringing them both along. Maybe it hits too close to home and I can't handle it- but don't  " they" always say, write what you know?  Back to my original question- how much do I spend on build up? I feel like if our characters aren't rushing into their first kiss, then they might be more sympathetic.  I messed myself up because I choose a long car ride for Norah and Riley to get to know each other. It makes for the perfect time for dialogue, but sinc...