IMO it's actually sort of nice to have it spread out so you have some time to think about what's happening and not make rash decisions instead of being (pun intended) rushed.
Yes and no. The longer it is drawn out, the more outside influences come into play. I think this works against some chapters.
__________________ "Let us found a society that shall be kind alike to all and think more of a girl's inner self and character than of her personal appearance." Sarah Ida Shaw