Is it normal for dancing to do this to me?

I was in a musical this year where I played a princess and the prince and I had to learn to waltz. At first I was really nervous because I hated physical contact and I didn't know him all that well. Fortunately, I have the ability to put aside my discomfort for the sake of the show.

The day we learned the choreography was like something out of a novel. He was reluctant to touch me, but the thing is that waltz is very intimate. Finally, after two hours of learning steps, we did a full-speed, full cast run through. In the confusion of trying to remember the steps, he forgot to be cautious and - forgive the cliche - swept me off my feet. It was EXHILARATING.

Soon afterwards I developed an intense attraction to him. Granted, he's pretty attractive on his own. And I had to act like I was in love with him [I'm a method actor to the core]. But I honestly think the lynchpin in the whole ordeal was the waltzing. I mean, I read in a marriage counseling book that non-sexual physical contact builds strong bonds between people. I believe that's true.

The thing is, though, that even now - months and months after the last time we danced - I'm still hopelessly in love with him. And my desire for platonic physical contact hasn't dulled at all, either - AND it has nothing to do with him or waltzing anymore. I love the idea of holding hands or hugging or just cuddling and watching movies with just about any of my friends.

Before I started this show, I hated physical contact. Now I love it so much it scares me. I don't understand.