he said....Look Kim, as soon as she gives me an opening to make it just friends with her I will do it, but it may take a little time....I looked at him with a smile and said Have I just heard you correctly, I don't want to misunderstand what you just said, and he said what do you think I said, and I said I think you just said that when you can make it just friends with her you will and then you will be coming home, and he said "that's right" well I just wrapped my arms around him and said "Thankyou that is all I have wanted to hear for 6 months, you have made me a happy woman" He was smiling and said "Yes but have some patience and it will happen" I said "Yep fine at least I have my answer"...... Well you can imagine I was on cloud nine.....
I really hate to burst your bubble there baby, but H's wishing to maintain OW in his life "as a friend" indicates that he's not totally committed to you, understand? So, leggo the enthusiasm because he'll take that as an OK to stay in his comfort zone, and I wouldn't be surprised if we see posts coming from you about you've found out that he's still seeing her blah, blah.
Take it for what's it worth now, keep on course, stay detached but lovingly supportive, don't show enthusiasm, don't pursue, keep GAL and all, and keep an eye out for better results than this.