Sometimes, these workshops have tantric elements where men and women sit close, eye-gazing meditation, hand holding and meditating together. Sometimes you can feel very real connection with the opposite sex during these workshops.

Are these connections to be brushed off as a high from the workshop or are some of these connections special and can last beyond the workshops?

I'm trying to differentiate between the loving bliss from meditating with another person and having a connection with that person that can turn into a relationship or a friendship or a love affair.

Is there any intersection between the love felt for someone during a workshop and having a real connection?