: Show how they envision a life together, rather than just focusing on the current moment of attraction.
Creating Romantic Tension in Your Novel - Between the Lines Editorial : Show how they envision a life together,
: Give each character their own goals and weaknesses that exist independently of the relationship. : Show how they envision a life together,
: Family disapproval, physical distance, or a plot-driven crisis that forces them apart. : Show how they envision a life together,
: Fear of vulnerability, past trauma, or conflicting personal goals.
: High-tension conflict that slowly turns into mutual respect and love.