Who else finds it easier to write chemistry between character who aren't planned to be romantic or not romantic from the get-go?

That's not to say I have such troubles, but I know it's different for everyone. I just find it much easier to establish a genuine connection between characters that don't fall into romance right away. I just find it more rewarding when these characters eventually do get together.

Personally, I don't like reading works where the characters get together a little too easily or forcibly, even if there's great chemistry. I like having them start off as friends, which then leads to yearning and so on.

Your thoughts?