Yep, you've been friend-zoned. That's why that stuff doesn't work with wayward wives. She might as well be your gay friend b/c she feels no sparks for you. The chemistry is not there for her.......and you can be her BFF till the cows come home, and she still won't feel attraction.
I think it's great when a couple has tons of fun together, but there needs to be chemistry.....too, or they might as well be brother & sister.
Have you finished your books yet?
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!