I am new here, and I think I have the similar situation. But I agree with sandi2. Being friend is tricky. My H said the same thing to me. He just wants us to be friends now. But he also claimed:"You think yourself much much more than a friend; It's not realistic." I can tell that feeling made him uncomfortable and even pushed him way further. We still live in a same house, honestly I am not sure how to deal with "just being friends" situation...
But Mielhigh, it is good that you are enjoying your time more. I'm working toward that too...
M 18 yrs 5 & 7 yrs old kids H DB in 4/2013 H moved out in 11/2013